MISCELLANEOUS. 
81 
MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
s. d. 
Best quality .............. per bsl. 5 0 
A well-known cultivator furnishos the following simple directions for growing tbeso dolieacies : — 
“ Anyone in possession of an outhouse or cellar, and who can command a temperature of from 47 to 
56 degrees, may at any time secure a good supply of Mushrooms. The best method is to procure, 
ft'esh from the stable, as much short manure as is necessary to make abed from 14 to 18 inches deep, 
and any size the house can conveniently hold ; throw the manure in a heap for a few days until it 
becomes heated, and the greater part of the moisture is thrown oft’, then spread it out for a day or 
two until it is dry and quite cool ; after which put it again in a heap, and allow it to remain for five 
or six days, it will then be fit to make a bed, which must not bo deeper than stated above. 
“ The bod requires to bo beaten or trodden down to make it firm, and thus secure a more lasting 
heat, and prevent the temperature rising too high at first. As soon as the heat has risen, and 
come down to about 74 degrees, the bed is ready to receive the spawn — half a bushel will spawn a 
bed 8 to 10 ft. square ; it requires to bo broken in small pieces, about the size of a large walnut, 
and placed in the manure ; the bed slioidd then bo covered abont two inches deep with good garden 
soil, and well beaten down at the same time as the spawn is put into the bod. 
“If the above directions are carefully attended to. Mushrooms will begin to appear in about six 
weeks. After the bed has been spawned, it should on no account be watered, unless when very dry; 
a small quantity of lukewarm water, the same temperature as the bed, only to bo sprinkled over the 
surface of the bod at a time. The walls and floor of the house may be damped to keep a moist 
temperature.” 
STANDEN’S GARDENERS’ AND AMATEURS’ FRIEND, 
A HIGHLY CONCENTRATED MANURE. 
The richest fertilising compound known. The ingredients being chemically fixed, the Manure may 
bo freely used in the conservatory and other plant houses frequented by ladies, where disagreeable 
smelling manures are objectionable. 
As this Manure only requires to be sprinkled on the surface of the soil in a dry state, and but a 
little of it is necessary, the saving of labour in its application, as compared with the time and labour 
which would be required te apply manure water in sufficient quantity to produce anything like a 
similar result, is as ten times the cost of “ The Gardeneus’ and Amateurs’ Friend.” 
“ The Gardeners and Amateurs’ Friend,” No. 1, should bo used for most kinds of Hard-wooded 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Roses, Fruit Trees, and Vegetables. Sold in 1«. and 2«. Crf. sample ^ 
canisters ; and in bags, 5s, 5d.y 10s. Gd.y and 21s. 
The Gardeners’ and Amateurs’ Friend,” No. 2, is suitable for all kinds of Soft-wooded, Stove and 
Greenhouse Plants, Annuals, Bulbs, &c. Sold in Is. and 2s. Gd, sample canisters; and in bags, 5s. Gd. 
and 21s. 
PREPARATIONS FOR DESTROYING INSECTS. 
GISHURST COMPOUND (Patented). 
For preventing and destroying Rod Spider, Thrip, Mealy Bug, Scale, &c. In boxes, price Is., 3s., 
and 10s. Gd. each. Directions for use accompany each box. 
GARDENERS’ INSECTICIDE (FOWLER’S). 
This composition has been proved effectual in destroying plant insects, without the slightest 
injury to the most delicate foliage. In jars, price Is. Gd.y 3s., 5s. Gd.y and 10s. each. Directions 
for U 80 on eacli jar. 
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