There is little difficulty in distinguishing this mushroom, which is found growing in rings. The pileus is of a brownish-ochre color at first; becomes paler as it grows older, until it fades into a rich cream-yellow.
Dr. Badham says, "Independent of the excellent flavor of this little mushroom, two circumstances make it valuable in a domestic point of view,—the facility with which it is dried, and its extensive dissemination." It may be kept for years without losing any of its aroma or goodness.
BOLETUS. Fries.
Of this, two species are considered eatable,—the B. edulis and the B. scaber; the former resembling the Common Mushroom in taste, and the latter of good quality while in a young, fresh state, but of little value when dried, as it loses much of its odor, and becomes insipid, and unfit for use.
CLAVARIA.
All the species are edible, and many of them indigenous to our woods; being usually found in damp, shady places.