Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms: A Selection of Thirty Native Food Varieties, Easily Recognizable By Their Marked Individualities, With Simple Rules For the Identification of Poisonous Species in Bloomington, MN

The collection of edible mushrooms has long been both a necessity and a hobby for many Americans. William Gibson's beautifully illustrated 1895 work is a basic reference to thirty common edible mushroom varieties with information on how to identify them and differentiate them from poisonous varieties. He also provides a variety of recipes that will showcase the flavors and textures of the individual types.