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Likewise when the litter by long lying on the bed decays, or becomes any way dungy, it should be removed and fresh dry litter applied.
In very cold weather, when beds not naturally worn-out, suddenly decline, it is for want of a proper warmth, which try to recover by applying warm dry litter, as already mentioned.
In very dry hot weather occasionally open the beds then in bearing, and refresh them with a moderate sprinkling of water, or a moderate shower, covering them up again.
Of gathering the Mushrooms.
Though the first production is sometimes six or eight weeks or more after spawning
