A Guide to Kansas Mushrooms
"It is good to see a first-rate guide to the mushrooms in Kansas produced by a capable and qualified team of enthusiastic mycologists. The general setup of the book provides quick access to information and informs the beginner about how to use keys, equipment, and even what species are the best to eat."--Orson K. Miller Jr., author ofMushrooms of North America"This is the best of recent regional treatments on mushrooms. Extraordinarily helpful"--Clark T. Rogerson, senior curator, emeritus, The New York Botanical Garden"From gastronomic delights such as chanterelles to the offensive but beautiful stinkhorns, the authors have covered the gamut of fungi that mushroom hunters are likely to find in their quest for common or unusual encounters of the good kind. Among the things that set this book apart from most field guides are the numerous hints and suggestions--often with personal, humorous touches--on how to collect, photograph, identify, and select the choicest mushrooms for the table."--Robert W. Lichtwardt, author ofThe Trichomycetes"Excellent color photographs combined with easy to follow keys and nontechnical descriptions make this an outstanding field guide and a valuable resource for anyone interested in mushrooms."--Alan E. Bessette, author ofMushrooms: A Quick Reference Guide to Mushrooms of North America