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appearing in the fall. Only well-drained spots should be selected 
and the spawn inserted just below the turf. 
These methods are, of course, haphazard, but if the season 
should be favorable the results are well worth the slight expendi- 
ture for spawn. 
ABOUT SPAWN 
The three leading tvpes of spawn on the market are: French 
or flake, English and American. The latter two are in brick 
Fie. 475.— Brick SPAWN 
form. Of the three varieties, the French is probably the least 
desirable as it dries out more quickly than the others, and fresh 
spawn is always the most desirable. The American is probably 
the best and is used more extensively than any other. It is 
scientifically prepared and moreover the purchaser has the oppor- 
tunity of selection of type according to style, size, hardiness, vield 
and color. 
All of the leading seed houses carry the different kinds in 
stock, both American and foreign, and can fill orders on short 
notice. 
SUMMARY 
Tn conclusion it will be well to emphasize the important points 
in mushroom culture, namely: proper preparation of manure 
and beds; careful attention to moisture supply; fresh spawn, and 
above all, care — constant watchful care— from start to finish, 
omitting no details, but giving attention to them at the proper 
time and not twenty-four hours afterward when the damage may 
be done and the prospects of a crop ruined. 
