CLIBRANS, Importers and Growers of Flower Bulbs, 
Clibrans’ Concentrated Mushroom Spawn. 
BEST QUALITY, PER BRICK, 6d. ; PER BUSHEL OF 16 BRICKS, 51 - 
We make a speciality of Mushroom Spawn, and 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 by its use, are 
in themselves a sufficient guarantee as to its excellence. 
HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS. 
Mushrooms may be grown in any dark place where the temperature ranges from 
50 to 60 degrees. Use fresh manure almost free from litter, from stables where the 
horses are fed on dry food. Expose the manure in an open shed for a few days before 
using it, turning it occasionally to prevent it heating, 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. When 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 1 5 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 82 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 foursquare yards (3 ft. 12 ft.). 
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 in six or eight weeks from the time of spawning, and the bed should 
continue productive for a couple of months. An 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 be spoiled. If, when one bed begins to yield 
another for succession is prepared, a continuous supply of Mushrooms may be’ had 
throughout the year. 
When Mushrooms are grown on shelves placed against a wall, the Mushroom house 
should be situated as much as possible in the shade, in order that the internal tempera- 
tures may not be subjected toso much fluctuation by reason of thesunshiningon the roof. 
MISCELLANEOUS ROOTS FOR FORCING. 
ASPARAGUS. Extra strong selected root 
RHUBARB. Extra sized roots for forcing .. 
SEA-KALE. Extra strong selected Crowns 
SEA-KALE. A limited quantity ot very large, specially selected Forcing Crowns 
20/- per 100 
12/- per dozen 
... 1 6/- per j 00 
21/- per 100 
RETARDED SEA-KALE. For use during the Summer and earlv in Autumn, before the ordinary crowns come into use 
Strong Selected ( rowns. (Supply limited) 1 35/- per 100 
We beg 
FOREST TREES. 
~ to ,r 1 avv th . e attention of intending planters to our Extensive and Complete Stocks of Seedling and Transplanted Forest 
Irees, 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. 
VVc invlte correspondence upon all matters pertaining to this class of work, and shall be pleased to make arrangements lor consul- 
tations, surveys, Ac., by appointment. Special List of Forest Trees, free on application. 
FIGS. 
1 ? U f. c . ollectil J n °‘ Fl " s comprise all the best and most prolific varieties of this succulent fruit. We take special care to insure all our 
plants being well-grown and the wood thoroughly ripened and matured. 
Bushes, in pots, 2/6, 3/6, 5/-, 7/6, and 10/6 each. 
Extra sized specimens of some varieties can be supplied, sizes and prices on application, 
him ted number of Plants can be supplied, trained Hat, for walls, &c., at 5/- and 7/6 each. 
bor tail list of vaneties, 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 bv 
any 1,1 the kingdom. I he 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 011 the 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. 1 ' 
. Strong Planting Canes, 3/6 and 5/- each. Strong Fruiting Canes, 7/6, 10/6, and 12/6 each. 
A lull List of all the Choicest \ arieties 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 all our Si.ia.ll fruits. Our collection is 
unsurpassed tor completeness and extent, each variety is carefully and separately tested in ground set apart for the purpose ■ bv this 
means we 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 assist them in the formation of their collections ami the selection of the most suitable varieties. 
PRICES. 
Prepared Runners from Ground, our selection, 3/- per 100 ; 500 in 10 varieties, 12/6 ; 1,000 in 20 varieties, 25 /— 
Runners in Pots.— Varieties most suitable for forcing can be supplied in 5 in. pots at 4/- to 6/- per dozen. 
AH the Varieties can be supplied in 2i in. pots at an extra charge of 10/6 per 100 on the price of Runners from Ground. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF VARIETIES FOR TRIAL PURPOSES. 
The fruitfulness of Strawberries varies very much in different situations and soils. We offer for trial purposes a Collection of too 
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 List of all the best varieties of Strawberries, together with cultural information &c will be 
forwarded gratis and post free on application. 
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