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CLIBRANS, IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OF FLOWER BULBS. 
Clibrans’ Concentnated Mushroom Spawn. 
Best Quality, Per Brick, 6d. ; Per Bushel of T 6 Bricks, 5/- 
We make a speciality of Mushroom Spawn, ami have much pleasure in commending it to the notice of those who have not already 
given it a trial. The large number of testimonials we are continually receiving, referring to the prolific crops obtained bv its use, are in 
themselves a sufficient guarantee as to its excellence. 
HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS. 
Mushrooms may be grown iu any dark place where the temperature ranges from 
oO to (it) degrees. Use fresh manure almost free from litter, from stables where the 
horses are fed on dry food, lixpose the manure in an open shed for a few days before 
using it, turning it occasionally to prevent it beating, the great secret in growing fine 
Mushrooms being to have the manure neither too wet nor too dry, and to avoid it 
becoming hot, either before or after it has been made into the bed. Wlien making the 
bed, shake the manure well out, and beat it firmly down, adding more and more till 
you have a depth of from 10 to 15 inches, and as solid as possible. Thrust two or 
three pointed sticks in the bed, so that you may afterwards ascertain the temperature, 
and leave for a few days to heat. When cooling, and you find from the sticks there 
is a steady temperature of between 70 and H‘2 degrees, break the spawn in pieces the 
size of a walnut, and press them firmly, nine inches apart, into the surface of the bed — 
six bricks will be about sufficient to spawn a bed of four square yards (Oft. X 12ft). 
After spawning cover the bed one or two inches deep with stiff loamy soil, and beat 
it firmly down, finishing with an even surface, and cover with a little hay. Mushrooms 
may be expected iu six or eight weeks from the time of spawning, and the bed should 
continue productive for a couple of months. .\n occasional sprinkling with tepid 
water will hasten their growth, but care must be used not to give it in excess, as, if the 
bed becomes saturated, it will bespoiled. If, when one bed begins tt) yield anotlier for suc- 
cession is prepared, a continuous supply of Mushrooms may be had throughout the year. 
i>ixi When Mushrooms are grown on shelves placed against a wall, the Mushroom house- 
should be situated as mucb as possible in tbe shade, in order that the internal tempera- 
tures may uot be subjected to so much fluctuation by reason of the sun shining on the roof. 
Miscellaneous Roots for Forcing. 
ASPARAGUS. Extra strong selected roots ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 20/- per 100- 
RHUBARB. Extra sized roots for forcing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 12/- per dozen 
SEA-KALE. Extra strong selected Crowns ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...16/- per 100 
SEA-KALE. A limited quantity of very large, specially selected Forcing Crowns ... ... ... ... ... 21/- per 100 
RETARDED SEA-KALE. For use during the Summer and early in Autumn, before the ordinary crowns come into use. 
Strong Selected Crowns. (Supply limited) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...;I5/-per 100* 
Forest Trees. 
We beg to draw' tbe attention of intending planters to our Extensive and Complete Stocks of Seedling and Transplanted Forest Trees, 
grown and regularly transplanted at a high altitude at our Hale Farm Nurseries. These grounds, as our patrons are already aware, are 
famous for the production of fibrous-rooted trees, and strong vigorous healthy growth above ground. 
We invite correspondence upon all matters pertaining to this class of w'ork, and shall be pleased to make arrangements for consultations, 
surveys, &c., by appointment. Special list of Forest Trees, free on application. 
Figs. 
Our collection of Figs comprise all the best and most prolific varieties of this succulent fruit. We take special care to ensure all our 
plants being well-grown and the wood thoroughly ripened and matured. 
Bushes, in pots, 2/(i, 5/-. 7/fi. and 10/(i each. 
Extra sized specimens of some varieties can be supplied, sizes and prices on application. 
A limited number of Plants can be supplied, trained flat, for walls, &c., at .5/- and 7/6 each. 
For full list of varieties, cultural instructions, and other information, see our Catalogue of Fruits, gratis and post free. 
Grape Vines. 
We wish to draw special attention to our stock of Grape Vines. We offer a quality that if equalled is certainly not excelled by any in 
the kingdom. Tbe canes are stout, strong, short jointed, firm, and splendidly ripened ; in first-class condition either for fruiting in pots or 
borders. All our Vines are grown slowly on tbe cool system, and the pots are not plunged when the canes are in growth. This gives a 
strength and vigour that is not attainable by any other means. We cordially invite inspection of our Vines ; when in growth they make an 
interesting feature. 
Strong Planting Canes, 3/6 and 5/- each. Strong Fruiting Canes, 7/6, 10/6, and 12/6 each. 
A full list of all the choicest varieties for indoor or outdoor cultivation is contained in our Catalogue of Fruits, gratis and post free. 
Strawberries. 
During recent years improved varieties, possessed of the hardiest constitution, heavy croppers, and of the highest quality in flavour and 
in other respects, have been introduced, making the Strawberry the most profitable of till our small fruits. Our collection is unsurpassed 
for completeness and extent, each variety is carefully and separately tested in ground set apart for the purpose; by this means w'e are 
enabled to accurately determine the true value of each variety, and are always pleased to place our experience at the disposal of our patrons, 
and assi.st them in the formation of their collections and the selection of tbe most suitable varieties. 
PRICES. 
Prepared Runners from Ground, our selection, 3/- per 100 ; 500 in 10 varieties, 12/6 ; 1000 in 20 varieties, 2.5/- 
Runners in Pots. — Varieties most suitable for forcing can be supplied iu 5 in. pots at 4/- to 6/- per dozen. 
All tbe varieties can be supplied in 2i in. pots at an extra charge of 10/(i per 100 on the price of Runners from Ground. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF VARIETIES FOR TRIAL PURPOSES. 
The fruitfulness of Strawberries varies very much in difl'erent situations and soils. We offer for trial purposes a Collection of 100 Plants, 
in 20 varieties, for 6/-, or 100 in 30 varieties for 7/- 
Either of these Collections will show the Varieties best adapted to a special locality. 
Note. — A Special full descriptive I.ist of all the best varieties of Strawberries, together vvi -dtiiral information, &c., will be for- 
warded gratis and post free qij.application. 
