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which may be fastened firmly to it. The glass sides are fitted into the frame be- 

 forehand, which is curved at the top, and a tray inside filled with soil holds the 

 plants. In many cases the plant case is double, (i. e.,) the lower window sash is 

 not removed at all, but shuts down upon the slab of slate, and the plant case is 

 divided into two parts, each rising and curving upward to the window. Such 

 cases can be made by any manufacturer of glassware and metal casting, but should 

 be well and tightly fitted ; as, also, very thick glass should be used as a protection 

 against the weather. For the purposes of examination and cleaning or handling 



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the plants, a glass slide or door can be provided in the side within the room. These 

 designs will be found most suitable in our changeable climate for mild weather 

 only, as we fear they would not afford suflBcient protection against cold. To some 

 the objection might occur that they hide the view of the street from the interior, 

 but this, with others, might be just the desideratum wished for; yet it will be 

 found in time that it excludes light and air to a considerable degree. Another 

 item must be provided for. Water must necessarily be used for the plants, and 

 there should be a place of escape. The box for holding the soil should be from 

 4 to 6 inches deep, and the bottom must be covered with broken pieces of charcoal 



