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cement. A smooth surface on top is necessary, no stones being allowed to come 

 near the surface. A well pounded cinder path will give satisfaction, but is not so 

 good as concrete where a path is absolutely necessary. 



Concrete walks should be placed so as to enable ease of cultivation. Eaves should be 

 high enough to permit walking under. This view is of ten acres under glass near 

 Toledo, Ohio. 



Raised benches are necessary where rhubarb is forced. In narrow pipe frame houses 

 iron supports are often clamped to the supports to make a shelf for early plant boxes. 



BEDS OR BENCHES. 



A question which must be decided before the heating system is installed is 

 whether the crops are to be grown on beds or benches. For many years it was taken 

 for granted that the crops must be grown as close to tbe glass as possible, and for this 



