Mushrooms

MUSHROOMS OF NORTHWEST NORTH AMERICA
Helene Schalkwijk-Barensen.  The first comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of this vast region.  Covers 550 species commonly found from Manitoba to the Pacific, north to the Yukon and Alaska, and south to northern California.  Each species entry describes habitat, distribution, identifying characteristics, edibility & poisonous look-alikes.  Written in everyday language, an authoritative reference for both the professional mycologist and the amateur naturalist. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 416p, 550+ color illustrations, 1994.
M0463 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $26.95

THE FUNGAL PHARMACY: Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada
Robert Rogers.  From a natural medicine educator, a resource for anyone with an interest in medicinal mushrooms.  Provides detailed descriptions of medicinal mushrooms found in Western Canada (and certainly beyond).  From folklore (myths and legends) to modern scientific analysis, this guide features medicinal, traditional, and culinary uses.  For each species, includes details on fungi essence, essential oil, homeopathy, and more – where applicable. 7-1/4 x 9, 234p, color photos, charts, 2006.
F5814 pb., ring-bound ..........US $39.99 CAN $39.99

NORTH AMERICAN MUSHROOMS: A Field Guide to Edible and Inedible Fungi (Falcon Guide)
Dr. Orson Miller Jr., Hope Miller.  A field guide to 600+ edible and inedible mushrooms found across the U.S. and Canada.  Filled with full-color photos, detailed i.d. information, plus pictorial keys & glossaries to assist in i.d..  Features: mushroom lore; tips on how, where, and when to collect wild mushrooms; suggestions for culinary uses; a section on mushroom toxins, and; common pharmaceutical uses.  A definitive reference for anyone interested in wild mushrooms, their uses, and their habitats. 6 x 9, 592p, 600 color photos, b&w illustrations, keys, 2006.
N1095 paperback ..........US $25.95 CAN $29.95

MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI OF NORTH AMERICA (Revised ed.)
Roger Phillips.  A comprehensive illustrated guide to mushrooms and other fungi of North America.  Combined with color photos, variety descriptions contain: dimensions of cap, gills & stem; color & texture description of flesh; description of odor & taste; habitat & growing season; description of spores, and; categorization of edibility.  Includes useful tips and helpful advice on collecting specimens and identifying them.  An ideal introduction to mycology. 8-3/4 x 11-3/4, 320p, 1000 color photos, 2005.
M1151 hardcover ..........US $39.95 CAN $39.95

MUSHROOMS OF NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA
Alan Bessette, David Fischer, Arleen Raines Bessette.  A comprehensive volume on mushrooms found in northeastern N.A., including the NE, Mid-Atlantic States, Midwest through the Plains States, the Upper South, and the Provinces of Central & Eastern Canada.  Includes nearly 1500 species, illustrating the diversity of mycoflora throughout this region.  Professional and advanced mycologists will welcome the inclusion of microscopic features, chemical reagent data, information on classification, and author citations.  User-friendly keys and nontechnical language will appeal to the novice mushroom collector, as will the introductory information on fungal anatomy, collecting techniques, and mushroom cooking and preservation.  A valuable reference for all mushroom fanciers, lovers, and experts. 7 x 10, 582p, 650 color photos, 1997. OVERSIZE.
M3886 paperback ..........US $45.00 CAN $52.95

MUSHROOMS OF THE BOREAL FOREST
Eugene Bossenmaier.  Features 200+ species of mushrooms and fungi found throughout the boreal forest, ranging from Alaska to Ontario and Minnesota.  Each account has color photos and descriptions, with species arranged by major groups to aid in identification.  Sections on biology and ecology of wild mushrooms help readers learn which mushrooms are edible and which are not.  A handy reference. 7-1/2 x 10, 106p, color photos, 1997.
M3559 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95

EDIBLE AND POISONOUS MUSHROOMS OF THE WORLD
Ian Hall, et al..  A well-rounded look at these intriguing and striking inhabitants of the natural world, including their cultivation, ethnobotanical uses, and the fascinating roles they play in nature.  The authors provide expert advice on how to identify and distinguish between edible & poisonous wild mushrooms.  Text accompanied by stunning photos. 6 x 9, 372p, 253 color photos, color illus., line drawings, 2003.
This title has gone out of print, limited stock availablity.
E5861 hardcover ..........US $39.95 CAN $45.95

COMMON POISONOUS PLANTS AND MUSHROOMS OF NORTH AMERICA
N.J. Turner, A.F. Szczawinski.  Describes hundreds of poisonous plants, including oaks, horse chestnuts, broom, hellebores, many kinds of mushrooms, and more.  Detailed descriptions and color photos for each plant, including treatment if a plant is ingested.  “An outstanding reference” (American Library Assoc.). 6 x 9, 324p, 215 color photos, 1995.
This title has gone out of print, limited stock availablity.
C3125 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95 

MUSHROOMS OF NORTHEAST NORTH AMERICA: Midwest to New England
George Barron.  Featured in USA Today.  A full-color photographic field guide to mushrooms and fungi of the northern United States, from Minnesota and Wisconsin to the New England states.  Contains over 600 species in a user-friendly format.  Includes notes on edibility.  A combination of excellent photography and species descriptions.  Layout and easy-to-use keys make identification quick and accurate.  A must-have reference. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 336p, color photos, 1999.
M2016 softcover ..........US $19.95  CAN $26.95

MUSHROOMS OF WESTERN CANADA
Helene Schalkwijk-Barendsen.  Covers 550 species commonly found from Manitoba to the Pacific, north to the Yukon and Alaska, and south to California.  Concise text, with detailed color illustrations.  Each species entry describes: identifying characteristics; edibility; poisonous look-alikes; habitat, and; distribution. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 416p, 107 color illustrations, 1991.
M3472 paperback ..........US $24.95  CAN $26.95

MUSHROOMS OF ONTARIO AND EASTERN CANADA (including Northeastern United States)
George Barron.  A full-color field guide to over 600 mushrooms and fungi of northeastern North America, including the northern U.S. (from Minnesota and Wisconsin to the New England states) and Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada.  Features a “picture key”to nine groups of fungi, photo guide, and diagnostic keys to differentiate similar groups.  Spectacular photos and excellent species information. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 336p, 875 color photos, 1999.
M1990 softcover ..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95

ALL THAT THE RAIN PROMISES, AND MORE:  A HIP POCKET GUIDE TO WESTERN MUSHROOMS
David Arora.  Over 35,000 copies sold.  Covers 200 western mushrooms in full-color natural habitat photos, with concise lists of identifying features and where to find them. 4 x 7, 256p, 275 color plates, 1990.
H3883 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $20.95

GROWING GOURMET & MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS (3rd edition)
Paul Stamets.  A newly-revised handbook.  Contains updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation.  Provides detailed growth parameters for 29 mushroom species, a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips.  Includes tips for setting up a mushroom lab and constructing a growing room. 7-1/2 x 9, 596p, color insert, 2000.
G1754 paperback ..........US $45.00 CAN $54.00 

MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED
David Arora.  Revised and expanded edition of the best and most complete field guide and reference book about the mushrooms of North America. 6 x 9, 1,020p, 250 color, 700 b&w photos, 1986.
M1694 paperback ..........US $39.95 CAN $47.95
 

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