I mean to allude particularly to the soil I use in the construction of the beds. In autumn I select soil from the places where Mushrooms grow most abundantly, remove it about 6 inches deep, and replace with other turf if necessary. A few cartloads are sufficient for several beds, and it ought to be protected from frost and wet. I put about 2 inches on the surface of the beds, mixed with a small portion of manure, and also mix some soil with the manure in the formation of the beds. I find the produce more abundant and better in quality since I used the soil from the places where the Mushrooms naturally grow. S. Ross.

Highclere Castle Gardens, Hants.