The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise / Its Habitat and its Time of Growth

A practical field guide for beginners and general readers presents clear descriptions of mushroom habitats, seasonal growth, and distinguishing structural features. It pairs explanatory text with numerous photographic halftones that depict nearly all common species for visual identification. The author offers guidance on safe foraging by differentiating edible from poisonous varieties and advising careful examination of form, color, and microscopic structure. Practical methods for collecting, photographing, and studying specimens are included alongside morphological notes, magnified diagrams, and concise species descriptions. Teachers and amateur naturalists are addressed directly, with an emphasis on observation, accuracy, and cultivating enjoyment of fungi.