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Although some Orchids grow freely in a cool house or com- 

 partment which is kept at a mean winter temperature of 45°, 

 still there are other species that require a temperature 8° or 

 10^ warmer, in order to grow them successfully. They would 



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Section of Houso adapted for Vines an J Orcliids. 

 both thrive and bloom in the cooler house, but not with that 

 luxuriant vigour which true lovers of Orchids delight to see. 

 If a house, say 60 feet long, is buih, ic should be divided in the 



