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WINDOW GARDENING. 



iron, still it may be constructed of wood ; is about twenty feet wide and 

 from forty to fifty feet long; cost not less than $5,000. Most of the green 

 houses ill this country are now built upon the plan of low curved roofs, which 

 afford great economy of space and heat, yet we believe variety and taste will 

 admit the use of other styles. Such a one as this is a novelty in this country. 



Fig. 71. — Interior of the Goveinmpiit Conservatory at Washington, D. C. 



Rarely have we seen any thing like it, presenting as it does a decided look of 

 richness and elegance in the rural grounds of any wealthy villa proprietor. It is 

 worth adoption. 



