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(Agavicus arvensis), which grows in rings on downs and in 

 meadows from July to October, is a distinct species. The 

 greyish-pink gills and the yellowish flesh (when bruised) 

 distinguish it from campestris. It is edible. 



The Chantarelle (Cantharellus cibarius). Whole plant 

 yellowish-buff ; smells distinctly like ripe apricots soon after 

 gathering. In scattered groups, chiefly in beech-woods. 

 July to October. The thick, firm, white flesh, and the thick, 

 distant gills, distinguish it from the poisonous C. auvantiacus 

 which appears about the same time, and somewhat resembles 

 it superficially. 



St. George Mushroom (Tvicholoma gambosum). Pileus 3 to 

 5 inches across, whitish. Gills white, stem without a ring. 

 Smells of fresh meal. It grows in circles on downs and in 

 open meadows throughout April and May. 



Pasture Parasol (Lepiota proceva). So called from its dis- 

 tinctive shape. Pileus brown, scaly. The very long stem 

 is provided with a movable ring. The stem fits into the 

 pileus as into a socket, and may be easily removed. In 

 groups in pastures, from July to October. 



Puff-balls (Lycopevdon bovista = gigantenm, excipnliforme, &c, 

 Sec.) are all edible in the young state. They are then perfectly 

 white and spongy within, and without a trace of yellow. 



Common Morel {Morchella escidenta). Pileus brownish, 

 covered with polygonal pits, stem hollow, white. Under elm 

 trees in woods and parks in spring and summer, chiefly on 

 limestone soils. 



We have compiled the above list for the use of our readers, 

 and rather in the hope of securing a reputation for absence of 

 prejudice, than from any wish to suggest its practical employ- 

 ment. Our private conviction is that those who are zealous 

 for themselves and families to secure continuous good health 

 and live out all their days, will do wisely to abstain en- 

 tirely. To this remark the "field" or "true mushroom" offers 

 the only important exception. It is abundant, may be had 

 cheaply, and is easy of recognition, even by the unlearned. 



