Eight fungi, including the fly agaric, chanterelle, Boletus edulis, field mushroom, puff ball, morel, dry-rot and ergot. Chromolithograph.

An essay on the chemical, botanical, physical, and parturient properties of the Secale cornutum / by T.H. Wardleworth.

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Eight fungi, including the fly agaric, chanterelle, Boletus edulis, field mushroom, puff ball, morel, dry-rot and ergot. Chromolithograph.

An essay on the chemical, botanical, physical, and parturient properties of the Secale cornutum / by T.H. Wardleworth.