PLANT ROOMS 



the admission of cold air from above, and con- 

 fines the heat to the room at all times, when 

 you do not deem it advisable to get rid of some 

 of it. There should be openings below by 

 which fresh air can be admitted. I would ad- 

 vise tin pipes, two inches across, running 

 through the casings. These can be closed with 

 a cap that fits snugly when outside air is not 

 wanted. You will doubtless have use for all 

 your ventilating attachments every day, for 

 the facility with which fresh air can be sup- 

 plied to rooms of this kind is one of the strong 

 arguments in their favor. 



To all flower-loving persons who are build- 

 ing a new home, let me give this advice. Plan 

 for a plant-room. Never mind the bay-win- 

 dows — which are almost always more orna- 

 mental than useful — but decide on having a 

 place especially for plants. 



