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Mushrooms

02.01.2003

No. of stamps in the set:3
Quantity:500.000 each
Face values:0.10 - Chanterelle, 0.50 - King Bolete, 
2.50 - Parasol Mushroom
Size:31,75 x 36,51 mm
Presentation:Sheets of 2 x 15 stamps
Colours:Multi
Gum: 
Paper:110g/m2 stamp paper
Perforation:13
Print technique:Offset
Author, design:Staffan Ullström
Printers:Cartor Security Printing
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In January the Åland Post issues new definitives with three exquisite edible mushooms: Chanterelle, Parasol Mushroom and King Bolete.

The Chanterelle (Chantharellus cibarius) is seen as the king of the mushroom forest in these parts and is the most favoured edible mushroom. It is completely yellow and reaches a height of 5 to 10 cm and has a funnel-shaped cap. The season for chanterelles is long; this delicacy may be picked from June until September.

The King Bolete (Boletus edulis) is also called cep or porcini and is another very nice edible mushroom. The King Bolete is commonly found in the forests during August and September. The mushroom is white or light-brownish at the base with a cap in varying degrees of brown. It grows to be around 10-15 cm.

The Parasol Mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) is a popular and delicious mushroom, which may reach a height of 40 cm. The scaly grey-brownish cap may also sometimes grow to 30 cm in diametre. The base of the mushroom is white and hollow and it's flesh may be stringy and chewy. The Parasol Mushroom is common in August and September.

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