THE 



AMERICAN FLOWER GARDEN 



DIRECTORY. 



GREEN-HOUSE. 



ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GREEN-HOUSE. 



IN many respects, the construction of the Green-house 

 will be the same as the Hot-house, but might be made 

 much more an ornamental object, and could be erected 

 contiguous to the mansion-house, with large folding doors 

 to open at pleasure, and be connected with the drawing- 

 room or parlour. The extent may vary according to the 

 collection to be cultivated. 



It was formerly the practice to build these houses with 

 glass only in front, and even to introduce between the win- 

 dows strong piers of brick or stone ; but this is now abo- 

 lished, and has given way to a more light and ornamental 

 style, by which cheerfulness and the desired utility are 

 better consulted. There should be conveniences for the 

 admission of air in the highest part of the house, that a free 

 current may be obtained whenever desired, which is an 

 essential point. 



