Thomas Taylor

“ The Agaricus arvensis (horse mushroom) is a species very nearly allied to the meadow mushroom and frequently grows with it, but it is coarser and has not the same delicious flavor. It is usually much larger, often attaining enormous dimensions; it turns a brownish yellow color as soon as broken or bruised. The top in good specimens is smooth and snowy white; the gills are not the pure pink of the meadow mushroom, but a dirty brownish white, ultimately turning brown. ”