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Mycologia 



EnTOLOMA GRANDE Pcck 



This species is suspected, possibly on account of the two poi- 

 sonous European species, E. lividum and E. simiatum. It is well 

 to avoid all of our species until thoroughly tested. 



Hebeloma fastibile Fries 

 Considered poisonous by some, possibly owing to its pungent 

 taste and odor. One or two species of the genus have a bad 

 reputation in Europe. Hebeloma is very closely related to the 

 genus Inocybe. 



Inocybe infida Peck 



An account of the poisonous effects of this species was pub- 

 lished in Mycologia for September, 1909. It has since been col- 



FiG. 2. French chart showing species considered dangerous. 



lected in large quantities and is now being investigated by Dr. W. 

 J. Gies and his assistants. 



Lactaria 



Many species of this genus were formerly considered poison- 

 ous on account of their acrid taste, but, since it has been found 

 that these peppery, resinous substances are usually decomposed 

 on cooking, it will be necessary to make an experimental revision 

 of the genus. Lactaria rufa seems to enjoy the worst reputation, 



