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smaller and more contiguous, it is of a deeper hue. Flesh very thin
white. A t Its full growth, the pileus is from three quarters o f an inch
to two inches in breadth. Lcwiellee moderately numerous, white, 2-4
in a set, rather narrow, their edge uneven, often splitting, free, and
k a v in g a channel between them and the stipes. Slipes one to near two
inches in height, about two lines in diameter, often less, whitish or pinkish,
hstulose, smooth. Veil separating early from the pileus, and formin
g a more or less imperfect ring, which is subfugacious. Root a mass
ot white, branching fibres, and of considerable tenacity, and generally
retaining a quantity of soil.
Hus IS a very charming though small species, presenting à
beantiful contrast between tbe silky whiteness of the substance
ot the pileus, and tbe pinkish-brown scales, the colour of which
deepens insensibly to tbe very apex. It has, besides, the recommendation
of drying extremely well, under moderate pres-
sure. ^
From the A g a ricu s clypeolarius it is chiefly distinguished
by Its peculiar taste and smell, and smooth stipes.
Fig. l . A youngphni. Fig. 2. A mature plant. Fig. S. An old plant. Fig. 4.
A section. Fig. 5. S p o rid ia .-T h e last only magnified.