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MUSHROOMS PARSNIPS 
LAMBERT’S MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
The white thread-like substance seen permeating the 
brick or tablet in which Mushroom Spawn is sold is 
called Mycelium. The edible part of the Mushroom is 
analogous to the flower in other plants. The spawn as 
sold is in a dormant condition, growth being suspended 
by withholding moisture. The task for the grower is to 
cause it to revive and resume growth. This is accom- 
plished by placing the spawn in prepared beds of fresh 
horse manure and soil, which may be made in a shed, 
cellar, or under greenhouse benches. Next to proper 
preparation the most important thing is to maintain a 
uniform and moist air temperature of 50 to 60 degrees. 
Full directions given in pamphlet, free if asked for. 
Lambert’s Pure Culture Spawn, always fresh, full de- 
scription as to how to plant, upon request. 25c per 
brick; 5 for $1.00, not postpaid. 
About 8 pounds to plant an acre. 
The seed is very slow to germinate and 
should be sown early in the spring in rows 
18 inches apart for hand cultivation, or 30 
inches apart for horse cultivation. Thin 
out to 6 inches in the row. Cultivate often. 
Illustration of I>ambert’s 
Spawn 
OKRA OR GUMBO 
The pods of this plant are regarded as a household 
necessity in the Southern States, and are popular fox- 
soups also in the North. 
DWARF PROLIFIC. 
Dwarf stocky growth, prolific and early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20c. 
WHITE VELVET. 
Of tall growth, with long pods which are round, 
smooth, and of a velvety white coloring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20c, postpaid. 
PEPPERS 
Sow the seeds early in hotbeds; or later, when the 
weather becomes warm, in open beds. When two or 
three inches high, transplant to a warm, mellow soil, 
in rows eighteen inches apart and a foot apart in the 
rows. Guano and hen manure are excellent fertilizers 
and will greatly increase the yield. 
SUGAR, OR HOLLOW CROWN. 
The very best sort in existence. A large yield- 
er of the finest quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 
50e. ; lb., $1.75. 
FRENCH INTERMEDIATE. 
This is a new variety of very early production, 
fine texture and flavor. It is a short pointed va- 
riety, very heavy shoulder, and will ripen in 90 
days in this locality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c. 
PEPPERS 
Plants furnished in season. See plants. 
CAYENNE. 
A long, slim pod, rather pointed, and, when ripe, 
a bright red color. Extremely stx-ong and pun- 
gent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; >4 lb., $1.75. 
MAMMOTH BELL PEPPERS. 
This is the most popular of all sweet varieties; 
is very mild in flavor and flesh very thick. It is 
a very fine variety for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; 
>4 lb., $1.75. 
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