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The Canadian Horticulturist. 



FARM ICE HOUSES AND COLD STORAGE. 



wo classes of farm ice houses are practicable. If high dry ground 

 or a hillside is available, a pit or submerged house can be con- 

 structed. Make a hole in the ground of the desired size, the bot- 

 tom highest in the middle, so that the water from melting will drain 

 toward the walls. At each side place a line of tile leading from the 

 house to the side of the hill, or to another drain or ditch. Drainage 

 must be perfect, or results will not be satisfactory. For walls, put 

 in a frame made much like that of an ordinary 

 corncrib, with the boards close together and on the 

 inside of the uprights. The joists should be 2 x 6 

 pine or hardwood, depending upon which is the 

 cheapest. Stone may also be used. The roof is 

 best if 2 X 6 studding is used, boarded on both 

 sides ; but any kind of a roof will serve, especially 

 if covered with hay, straw or stalks to keep out the 

 heat. If the pit is in a shady place — which is al- 

 ways desirable — the gables may be left open for 

 ventilation. If sun strikes the roof, ordinary ven- 

 tilators must be provided. Drainage must be per- 

 fect and the ventilation adequate, but it is best to 

 have as little circulation of air as possible 



Fig. 883.— Pit Ice House. 

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Fig. 884. — Knickerbocker Model Ice House. 



