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"Amanita is a genus of fungi, nearly allied to the mushrooms. Several of the species are edible, notably the delicious orange (A. cæsarea), but the majority are poisonous."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Adult Amanita

"Amanita is a genus of fungi, nearly allied to the mushrooms. Several of the species are edible, notably…

The hymenium or tissue layer of the agaric of a mushroom.

Agaric Hymenium

The hymenium or tissue layer of the agaric of a mushroom.

Agaricus campestris is the "true" mushroom. The full grown expanded plant is somewhat umbrella like. The central stalk supports a thick cap.

Agaricus Campestris

Agaricus campestris is the "true" mushroom. The full grown expanded plant is somewhat umbrella like.…

Pictured is a section of a gill of <i>agaricus campestris</i>. (tr) trama, (sh) hymenium, (b) basidium, (st) sterigma, and (sp) spore.

Agaricus Campestris Gill

Pictured is a section of a gill of agaricus campestris. (tr) trama, (sh) hymenium, (b) basidium, (st)…

Agaricus cepaestipes is a mushroom from a large genus with both edible and poisonous species.

Agaricus cepaestipes

Agaricus cepaestipes is a mushroom from a large genus with both edible and poisonous species.

At the base of the agaricus melieus mushroom is the mycelium of the form called rhizomorpha fragilis.

Agaricus Melleus

At the base of the agaricus melieus mushroom is the mycelium of the form called rhizomorpha fragilis.

Shown is a pine root attacked by the mycelium of agaricus melleus. The mycelium is in the form of rhizomorpha fragilis.

Agaricus Melleus

Shown is a pine root attacked by the mycelium of agaricus melleus. The mycelium is in the form of rhizomorpha…

Illustrated is a mass of agaricus melleus on the root of a young pine. The mushroom caps spring up in large clusters near the roots of trees.

Mass of Agaricus Melleus

Illustrated is a mass of agaricus melleus on the root of a young pine. The mushroom caps spring up in…

The fly agaric mushroom, or agaricus muscaricus, is a poisonous mushroom. In fact, the fly agaric mushroom is deadly if eaten.

Fly Agaric Mushroom

The fly agaric mushroom, or agaricus muscaricus, is a poisonous mushroom. In fact, the fly agaric mushroom…

"A name given to Polyporus igniarius and P. fomentarius, fungi of the tribe or division Hymenomycetes, and formerly included in the genus Boletus. They grow upon old trees in Britain, and on the continent of Europe. the pileus is completely blended with the hymenium, which is pierced with thin-sided, rather angular, tubular, vertical passages." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Amadou

"A name given to Polyporus igniarius and P. fomentarius, fungi of the tribe or division Hymenomycetes,…

"Amanita Muscaria, in a young state." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Amaita

"Amanita Muscaria, in a young state." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

"Amanita Muscaria, full-grown." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Amaita

"Amanita Muscaria, full-grown." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

The fungus, Angioridium sinuosum.

Angioridium sinuosum

The fungus, Angioridium sinuosum.

"The elastic ring which surrounds the spore case."-Whitney, 1902

Annuli

"The elastic ring which surrounds the spore case."-Whitney, 1902

Aseroe pentactina is a species of mushroom from the Phallaceae family.

Aseroe

Aseroe pentactina is a species of mushroom from the Phallaceae family.

A bed of mushrooms.

Mushroom Beds

A bed of mushrooms.

Boletus edulis, or common boletus, is an edible mushroom. It is a large mushroom with a dusky yellow or brownish cap. This mushroom usually grows in the woods and appears in the autumn.

Common Boletus (Boletus Edulis)

Boletus edulis, or common boletus, is an edible mushroom. It is a large mushroom with a dusky yellow…

Boletus edulis is an edible mushroom. It is often dried. The lower surface of the cap shows numerous pores.

Boletus Edulis

Boletus edulis is an edible mushroom. It is often dried. The lower surface of the cap shows numerous…

An ant discovering a boot next to some mushrooms.

Boot Discovery

An ant discovering a boot next to some mushrooms.

"Agaricus- A large and important genus of fungi, characterized by having a fleshy cap or pileus, and a number of radiating plates or gills on which are produced the naked spores."-Whitney, 1902

Common Mushroom

"Agaricus- A large and important genus of fungi, characterized by having a fleshy cap or pileus, and…

Common mushroom is the common name of agaricus campestris. Mushroom is the popular name given to a group of fungi.

Common Mushroom

Common mushroom is the common name of agaricus campestris. Mushroom is the popular name given to a group…

Also known as Amanita phalloides. A deathly poisonous fungus found in Europe.

Death Cup

Also known as Amanita phalloides. A deathly poisonous fungus found in Europe.

Vermicularia trichella is a fungal plant disease that causes leaf and stem spot in English Ivy.

Fungal Disease

Vermicularia trichella is a fungal plant disease that causes leaf and stem spot in English Ivy.

Vertical section of Hypoxylon punctatum, a species of fungi found on dead wood.

Fungal Disease

Vertical section of Hypoxylon punctatum, a species of fungi found on dead wood.

"Mucor mucedo, very highly magnified, exhibiting 1, the spawn or mycelium." -Lindley, 1853

Fungal Diseas

"Mucor mucedo, very highly magnified, exhibiting 1, the spawn or mycelium." -Lindley, 1853

A species of earthstar, Geastrum multifidum is a mushroom from the Geastraceae family.

Earthstar

A species of earthstar, Geastrum multifidum is a mushroom from the Geastraceae family.

A firefly with a lantern approaching two insects taking shelter under a mushroom.

Firefly

A firefly with a lantern approaching two insects taking shelter under a mushroom.

"1. Polyplocium inquinans, divided vertically, natural size; 2. flocci and spores; 3 and 4, the same more highly magnified." -Lindley, 1853

Flocci and Spores

"1. Polyplocium inquinans, divided vertically, natural size; 2. flocci and spores; 3 and 4, the same…

Fly agaric is the common name of agaricus mascarius. This is a large mushroom with a red cap. The cap is studded over with pale warts.

Fly Agaric

Fly agaric is the common name of agaricus mascarius. This is a large mushroom with a red cap. The cap…

"These may be placed at the very bottom of the vegetable scale, and are observable in a great variety of forms, and, among others, mushrooms, roadstools, puff-balls, the fungus dryrot, fermentation, mildew, and mould." &mdash; Goodrich, 1844

Fungi

"These may be placed at the very bottom of the vegetable scale, and are observable in a great variety…

"Pisomyxa racodioides, Corda.-1. Natural size; 2, the fungus greatly magnified; 3, a spore-case bursting and discharging its spores." -Lindley, 1853

Fungus

"Pisomyxa racodioides, Corda.-1. Natural size; 2, the fungus greatly magnified; 3, a spore-case bursting…

"Geaster tenuipes. a, endoperidium; b, b, exoperidium." -Whitney, 1911

Endoperidium of Geaster

"Geaster tenuipes. a, endoperidium; b, b, exoperidium." -Whitney, 1911

"A mushroom (Agaricus melleus). my, mycelium; c, c', c'', young 'buttons'; st, stipe or stalk; r, ring; g, gills." -Bergen, 1896

Honey Fungus

"A mushroom (Agaricus melleus). my, mycelium; c, c', c'', young 'buttons'; st, stipe or stalk; r, ring;…

Pictured is hydnum repandum showing irregular, flattish pileus.

Hydnum Repandum

Pictured is hydnum repandum showing irregular, flattish pileus.

Three beds are placed one above another in a lean to mushroom house.

Section of Lean To Mushroom House

Three beds are placed one above another in a lean to mushroom house.

The marasmius oreades mushroom varies from one to two inches across the cap. The stalk is about two or three inches long. This mushroom is edible.

Marasmius Oreades

The marasmius oreades mushroom varies from one to two inches across the cap. The stalk is about two…

Pictured is marasmius oreades showing umbonate pileus.

Marasmius Oreades

Pictured is marasmius oreades showing umbonate pileus.

Common morel is the common name of morchella esculenta. The stem is one to three inches high and the cap is two to three inches across. It's color varies from yellow to ash gray. It is used for culinary purposes in either a fresh or dried state.

Longitudinal Section of Morchella Esculenta

Common morel is the common name of morchella esculenta. The stem is one to three inches high and the…

Morel is the common name of morchella esculenta. This fungi is rounded, oval, or conical. The external part of the fungi is very wrinkled and is irregularly folded. Morel is an edible mushroom.

Morel

Morel is the common name of morchella esculenta. This fungi is rounded, oval, or conical. The external…

Mushrooms generally have a cap, and spores are produced in gills on its underside.

Mushroom

Mushrooms generally have a cap, and spores are produced in gills on its underside.

Mushrooms generally have a cap, and spores are produced in gills on its underside.

Mushroom

Mushrooms generally have a cap, and spores are produced in gills on its underside.

A name commonly applied to numerous rapidly-growing fungi of the higher class, belonging to the natural order fungi, and consisting usually of a cap-like expansion supported by an erect stalk.

Mushroom

A name commonly applied to numerous rapidly-growing fungi of the higher class, belonging to the natural…

"The name of several classes of fungi. The best known is the common mushroom. It has a fleshy head, smooth or scaly on the upper surface, varying from white to tawny shades or brown. The gills on the under side of the head are at first pallid, changing slowly with the plant's growth to pink, purple and brown-black." &mdash; Beach, 1900

Mushroom

"The name of several classes of fungi. The best known is the common mushroom. It has a fleshy head,…

"Mushroom anchors, first proposed for ships, are now only used for moorings." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Mushroom Anchor

"Mushroom anchors, first proposed for ships, are now only used for moorings." — Encyclopedia Britanica,…

Straw screens are excellent movable coverings. The straw screens preserve an equable temperature.

Straw Screen for Covering Mushroom Bed

Straw screens are excellent movable coverings. The straw screens preserve an equable temperature.

Illustrated is mushroom growing in a portland cement cave.

Mushroom Growing

Illustrated is mushroom growing in a portland cement cave.

A represents the loam on the surface, B the place for inserting some spawn, and C the prepared manure. Mushroom pots are used for growing mushrooms on a small scale.

Mushroom Pot

A represents the loam on the surface, B the place for inserting some spawn, and C the prepared manure.…

Pileus is the name given to the broad, expanded part in mushrooms. In the common mushroom it is frequently shaped like an inverted saucer.

Mushroom Showing Convex Pileus

Pileus is the name given to the broad, expanded part in mushrooms. In the common mushroom it is frequently…

The agaricus mushroom has a dotted cap. These mushrooms may be used for medicinal purposes.

Agaricus Mushroom

The agaricus mushroom has a dotted cap. These mushrooms may be used for medicinal purposes.

The boletus mushroom has a thick bulbous stalk and cap lined with veins.

Boletus Mushroom

The boletus mushroom has a thick bulbous stalk and cap lined with veins.

The lycoperdon mushroom is a pear-shaped puff ball.

Lycoperdon Mushroom

The lycoperdon mushroom is a pear-shaped puff ball.

Illustrated are mushrooms growing in a cellar. Mushrooms can be grown in cellars that permit the regulation of moisture and temperature.

Mushrooms in Cellar

Illustrated are mushrooms growing in a cellar. Mushrooms can be grown in cellars that permit the regulation…

Protection must be given to outside mushroom beds in the winter. Any sort of framework might be roughly constructed above the bed on which to place mats or other coverings, and a cord run over to fasten them on.

Plan for Protecting Outside Mushroom Bed

Protection must be given to outside mushroom beds in the winter. Any sort of framework might be roughly…

"Fungi are either parasitic or, what is much the same thing, saprophytic&ndash; i. e., dependant upon decaying organic matter for food. The fungi are many of them a trouble in agriculture, causing corn, hop, and vine mildew, potato disease, and also salmon disease; others, like the mushroom, are saprophytes."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Rafflesia Harrelli

"Fungi are either parasitic or, what is much the same thing, saprophytic– i. e., dependant upon…

Rhizomorhpa fragilis is found growing between the wood and the bark. This is shown on the stump of a fir tree.

Rhizomorpha Fragilis

Rhizomorhpa fragilis is found growing between the wood and the bark. This is shown on the stump of a…

Ridges are made on a hard piece of ground, and are about three feet wide at the base. The two sides slope somewhat steeply to the top.

Ridge Mushroom Bed

Ridges are made on a hard piece of ground, and are about three feet wide at the base. The two sides…

"Fungi are either parasitic or, what is much the same thing, saprophytic&ndash; i. e., dependant upon decaying organic matter for food. The fungi are many of them a trouble in agriculture, causing corn, hop, and vine mildew, potato disease, and also salmon disease; others, like the mushroom, are saprophytes."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Scybalium Fungiforme

"Fungi are either parasitic or, what is much the same thing, saprophytic– i. e., dependant upon…

"Shaggy-mane (Coprinus comatus) a, young specimen; b, section through a specimen older than a." -Whitney, 1911

Shaggy Mane

"Shaggy-mane (Coprinus comatus) a, young specimen; b, section through a specimen older than a." -Whitney,…

A span roofed mushroom house has the mushroom beds placed above each other in the middle and a path all around.

Section of Span Roofed Mushroom House

A span roofed mushroom house has the mushroom beds placed above each other in the middle and a path…

The Split Gill mushroom (Schizophyllum commune): "a, Schizophyllum alneum; b, gills, or lamellae, enlarged; c, cross-section of pileus showing split and revolute lamellae." -Whitney, 1911

Split Gill

The Split Gill mushroom (Schizophyllum commune): "a, Schizophyllum alneum; b, gills, or lamellae, enlarged;…