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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 types of spawn on the market are: French 

 or flake, English and American. The latter two are in brick 



Fig. 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, yield 

 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 



In 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. 



