A history of mushroom cultivation that will prove of much interest to the modern gardener and market gardener. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Contents Include: General Introduction; History of Mushroom Growing; Mushrooms in Roman Times; History of American Mushroom Growing; History of the Mushroom Growing Industry; History; Names; In Folklore and Fact. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.