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exceeding two inches in diameter, and wholly of a bright golden-yellow 

 colour, expanding upwards gradually so as to be almost obconical, with 

 the gills running down the stem. In this instance the gills are not like 

 plates, but rather resemble thick veins. The top of the pileus or cap is 

 depressed, and the obtuse margin is lobed. The whole fungus is firm, 

 almost leathery, and dry, with a strong odour — some say of ripe Apricots, 

 and others of Plums. It is found in woods, and certainly is plentiful 

 about September or October in some parts of the New Forest, but in most 

 seasons a few will be found in Epping Forest or in most woods. 



It is eaten regularly in France, Germany, Austria and Italy, where it 

 is exposed in the markets for sale, but nowhere does it seem to be a great 

 favourite with the poorer classes. More than any other species does this 

 depend upon good cooking to illustrate its virtues (fig. 156). 



Fig. L57.— Mabasmius oreades. {Gardmers* Chronicle.) 



(16) Fairy King Champignon: Marasmius oreades (Fries). 



This little fungus has a great reputation at home and abroad, although 

 not as a rival to the common Mushroom nor as an exclusive maker of 



