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 ever were seen. In late cucumber and melon beds, made in April and May, for the Autumn crops, I have, when the heat of the bed has become very moderate, placed some pieces of spawn along the edges about two inches under the mould, and in Autumn, have produced good Mushrooms, observing to cover the place with a little dry litter.

However the only certain method is to make a regular bed as before directed.

IN the work of spawning the bed, the utmost precaution must be observed, not to perform it until the great heat has passed off, and left only a very gentle warmth; for the small tender spawny-fibres and minute knots