Illustrations of British Fungi (Hymenomycetes), to serve as an atlas to the 'Handbook of British Fungi', London, 1881-91, fungi, Great Britain, The illustration features several mushrooms from the genus Agaricus, specifically the species ovale. Displayed are four distinct mushrooms, showcasing their varying sizes and shapes. The central mushroom stands out with its bell-shaped cap and long, slender stem, while two smaller specimens flank it on either side. The cap coloration ranges from light to darker shades, and the gills beneath the caps are clearly visible, hinting at their reproductive structures. Additionally, a detailed view of the mushroom's underside reveals the gills' configuration, providing insight into its identification. The setting is indicated as being on grass near Lymington Station in the New Forest, dated October 1883.