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for this purpose it is desirable to have strong laths 

 (3^ of an inch in depth, and ij^ inches in width) 

 extending the length of the box. These laths 

 should be six in number, and should be nailed on 

 two strong pieces of wood, crossing the box one 

 at each end, 2 inches below the surface. The 

 upper and lower laths should be fixed y^ of an 

 inch within the box, and the four remaining so 

 arranged that there Avill be six interstices i ^ 

 inches in width — three for the Roses, and three 

 merely to reduce the weight. There will be a 

 space of 1 1^ inches between the laths and the 

 upper edge of the box, to be filled as follows : 



Cover the laths with sheets of brown paper, two 

 deep, and cut to fit the box, and upon these place 

 the best moss you can obtain. I get mine" from 



