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

EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS OF NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA: A Photographic Guidebook to Finding and using Key Species 
David Spahr.  Provides specific, easy-to-understand information on finding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safer and more common edible and medicinal mushroom species of New England and Eastern Canada.  Discusses the cooking characteristics of each variety, with advice about matching species with appropriate foods, as well as facts about the mushrooms' unique medicinal properties.  Features tips on photographing specimens in the wild, propagation techniques, and the use of mushrooms in dyeing fabrics and paper.  An informative, accessible guide for anyone interested in wild mushrooms, from beginner to expert. 7 x 9-1/4, 248p, color photos, 2009.
E7951 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95

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 $35.99 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 United States and Canada.  Filled with full-color photos, detailed identification information, plus pictorial keys and glossaries to assist in identification.  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 $31.95

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 and stem; color and texture description of flesh; description of odor and taste; habitat and 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 $34.95 CAN $39.95

MUSHROOMS OF NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA
Alan Bessette, David Fischer, Arleen Raines Bessette.  A comprehensive volume on mushrooms found in northeastern North America, including the New England, 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 $55.95

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

MUSHROOMING WITHOUT FEAR: The Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Safe and Delicious Mushrooms
Alexander Schwab.  Unlike others, this guide focuses only on those types that are both safe to eat and delicious.  Presents the eight (8) rules of mushroom gathering in a straightforward fashion - including "Never, never take a mushroom with gills" and "If a mushroom smells rotten, it is rotten."  Each type is identified with several color photos and identification (i.d.) checklist.  Includes details on season, handling, storage, and cooking, complete with recipes.  “A safety-first, full-color guide to collecting delicious mushrooms.” 7-1/2 x 9-5/8, 128p, color photos, 2007.
M1602 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $17.95

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 that they play in nature.  The authors offer expert advice on how to identify and distinguish between edible and poisonous wild mushrooms.  Provides an "A-Z listing" of mushrooms, presenting clear scientific information, cautionary notes, and tips on cooking - when appropriate.  Highly informative text accompanied by stunning photos. 6 x 9, 372p, 253 color photos +  illustrations, line drawings, 2003.
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E5861 hardcover ..........US $39.95 CAN $54.95
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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.  Individual chapters examine/devoted to: plants of wild areas; garden and crop plants; mushrooms, and; house plants and plant products.  Detailed descriptions and color photos for each plant, including notes on toxicity and recommended treatment if a plant is ingested.  “An outstanding reference” - American Library Association. 6 x 9, 324p, 215 color photos, 1995.
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C3125 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $32.95
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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.  A valuable resource. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 416p, 107 color illustrations, 1991.
M3472 paperback ..........US $22.95  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 United States (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 (edible and poisonous) in full-color natural habitat photos.  Includes concise lists of key identifying features, other traits, where to find them (habitat), edibility, plus other interesting facts/notes.  Contains scientific and common names.  A handy pocket guide. 4 x 7, 256p, 275 color plates, 1990.
H3883 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $23.95

GROWING GOURMET & MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS (3rd ed.)
Paul Stamets.  A newly-revised handbook.  Contains updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation.  Provides detailed growth parameters for thirty-one (31) mushroom species, a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips.  Includes tips for setting up a mushroom lab and constructing a growing room.  A popular reference for those with an interest in cultivation. 7-1/2 x 9, 596p, color insert, 2000.
G1754 paperback ..........US $45.00 CAN $55.00 

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."  Includes descriptions and key to 2000+ species of mushrooms.  Provides a beginner's checklist of the 70 most distinctive and common mushrooms.  Contains detailed chapters on terminology, classification, habitat, mushroom cookery, toxins, and more.  An informative, indispensable reference. 6 x 9, 1,020p, 250 color, 700 b&w photos, 1986.
M1694 paperback ..........US $39.95 CAN $49.00
 

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