Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America Edible and Poisonous Washington, D.C. A.R. Taylor 1897-1898 United States Mushrooms Edible Mushrooms Poisonous, This illustration showcases various types of fungi categorized under the sub-family Discomycetes within the Ascomycetes class. The image includes detailed renderings of four distinct genera of fungi, each labeled with numbers for identification. Notable features include a stylized mushroom with a textured cap, a frilled and lobed mushroom closely resembling coral, and several elongated, slender structures that likely represent spore-producing bodies. Accompanying these illustrations are microscopic depictions of spore arrangements, highlighting the diverse reproductive strategies of these edible species. The diagram emphasizes the intricate forms and unique characteristics that differentiate each genus within this fascinating group of fungi.