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 In very cold wet seasons it is both bad and scarce; and dear in proportion.

Good spawn may also be purchased occasionally of the kitchen-gardeners in the neighbourhood of London, many of whom have extensive Mushroom-beds, as well as common hot-beds. These beds when old, being pulled to pieces, often afford more spawn than the gardener has occasion for, which they lay up dry, and dispose of by the bushel when wanted.

Let it be observed again of the spawn in general, that it must be kept dry till wanted; and if any lumps at first gathering appear wet, spread them in a shady covered place before they are laid up in a house; for it is of much importance to have the spawn perfectly dry when planted.