The generic distinctions between the genuine Agarics and some of the allied genera can hardly be appreciated by the non-botanical reader, but we have nevertheless preferred grouping the edible species together in a somewhat botanical order; and, pursuing this plan, the next species will be those of _Coprinus_, in which the gills are deliquescent after the plant has arrived at maturity. The maned mushroom (_Coprinus comatus_, Fr.)[W] is the best of edible species in this group. It is very common here by roadsides and other places, and whilst still young and cylindrical, and the gills still whitish or with a roseate tint, it is highly to be commended. Similar, but perhaps somewhat inferior, is _Coprinus atramentarius_, Fr.,[X] equally common about old stumps and on the naked soil. Both species are also found and eaten in the United States. In _Cortinarius_, the veil is composed of arachnoid threads, and the spores are rusty. The number of edible species are few. Foremost is the really handsome _Cortinarius violaeus_, Fr.,[Y] often nearly four inches in diameter, and of a beautiful violet colour; and the smaller _Cortinarius castaneus_, Fr.,[Z] scarcely exceeding an inch in diameter, both being found in woods, and common alike to Britain and the United States. _Cortinarius cinnamomeus_, Fr., is also a lover of woods, and in northern latitudes is found inhabiting them everywhere. It has a cinnamon-coloured pileus, with yellowish flesh, and its odour and flavour is said to partake of the same spice. In Germany it is held in high esteem. _Cortinarius emodensis_, B., is eaten in Northern India. The small genus _Lepista_ of Smith, (which, however, is not adopted by Fries in his now edition of the "Epicrisis") includes one esculent species in _Lepista personata_, the _Agaricus personatus_ of Fries.[a] It is by no means uncommon in Northern Europe or America, frequently growing in large rings; the pileus is pallid, and the stem stained with lilac. Formerly it was said to be sold in Covent Garden Market under the name of "blewits," but we have failed to see or hear of it during many years in London.