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utmost value in garden economy, and demand the instant attention 

 of both amateur and professional horticulturists. The glass coping 

 is intended for the protection of peach, nectarine, and other lruit- 

 trees trained to walls when in bloom, and is fixed to the walls by- 

 means of zinc grooves, so that the glass can be removed instantly 

 when not required ; and by the suspension of netting or canvas, so 

 as to reach nearly to the ground, the trees are most effectually pro- 

 tected from frost. The value of wide copings in the protection of 

 fruit trees in the spring has long been recognized by practical hor- 

 ticulturists, but, up to the present time, nothing of a satisfactory 

 character has been done to supply this long-felt want. These copings, 

 without depriving the trees of a ray of light, effectually protect the 

 flowers from frost and wet, and, apart from their low price, can be 

 heartily recommended to the notice of all who are the fortunate 

 possessors of a fruit wall. The Eeversible Fruit Walls are, so de- 

 signed that trees trained to a common wire espalier can, with the aid 

 of a specially made thick textile fabric, be either protected from ex- 



Fig. 4. Manner of covering the Protectors in Frosty Weather. 



cessive heat or excessive cold, as may be considered the most 

 desirable. The trees can be protected from the effects of outbursts 

 of brilliant sunshine during the winter months, and their flowering 

 season delayed considerably, a most important point when we take 

 into consideration the unfavourable character of the weather when 

 peach and other fruit-trees usually bloom, and they can be safely shel- 

 tered from northerly blasts when in bloom. The trees can also be 

 sheltered during the various stages of growth prior to the fruit 

 attaining maturity, and it can be removed altogether after the crop 

 is gathered, and the wood placed under the conditions most favour- 

 able to its becoming thoroughly ripened. By elevating the patent 

 grooved bricks upon ordinary kiln bricks, and leaving a few openiugs 

 on each side, the most efficient means of ventilation is secured 

 during the summer season ; and by covering the glass with mats, or 

 straw, or long litter, as shown in Tig. 4, frost can be excluded. 



For further information we must refer our readers to the inventor, 

 Mr. W. E. Eendle, of Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, 

 London, S.W., where we understand samples of all the forms of 

 protectors to which reference is here made, as well as information 

 with respect to the prices, can be obtained. 



