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.