. The Conchologists' exchange. Mollusks. Mytilus edulis var. pellucidus. would be deemed by the said New York magnates a " very unfor- tunate man " indeed. Less delicate in flavor than the latter species are the common sea clams, Mactra solidissima, when not more than half grown. Sea mussels, Mytilus edulis, are also considered palatable though they are not very highly relished in this vicinity. In New York and New England, however, they are much esteemed by epicures. Among the fishermen of Long Island Sound the large Conch, Fulgur carica, is often utilized for soup. But the writer k
. The Conchologists' exchange. Mollusks. Mytilus edulis var. pellucidus. would be deemed by the said New York magnates a " very unfor- tunate man " indeed. Less delicate in flavor than the latter species are the common sea clams, Mactra solidissima, when not more than half grown. Sea mussels, Mytilus edulis, are also considered palatable though they are not very highly relished in this vicinity. In New York and New England, however, they are much esteemed by epicures. Among the fishermen of Long Island Sound the large Conch, Fulgur carica, is often utilized for soup. But the writer knows by experience that this is not the kind of food a delicate palate will long for. Another edible species, and one far more toothsome, is the little periwinkle, Litorina lit- orea, a species probably introduced from Europe. Until recently they were quite rare south of Raritan Bay, but at present a fine colony may be seen on the flats a little west of the Inlet House at Atlantic City. The pretty species, Litorina irrorata, a more south- ern form, also edible, appeared in large numbers on the bay side, near Longport, N. J., about three years ago, but the conditions surrounding them changed shortly afterward and the colony disappeared quite as quickly and mysteriously as it came. A few spec- imens may still be secured on the adjacent flats but they are much less perfect than were those of the colony referred to. Many of the shells produced by the several species mentioned are well worthy of a niche in the collector's cabinet, especially so if taken alive and in situ. Otherwise the more recent additions to the lip-edges are apt to be injured by the action of the surf. But there are hosts of other native shells besides those referred to, that may be profitably utilized by lovers of Nature's handiwork. Among the most l.*a prominent of these are the large pear-shaped Conch, J Fulgur eanalieulata; the several species of Pholades, y including the largest known form, Fholas costata, L
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