THE HOME 



the house, subject, of course, to the modifica- 

 tions of your plan. 



I might outline a plan here, but as the condi- 

 tions vary so greatly under which small home 

 greenhouses are likely to be built, I hardly 

 think it advisable to do so. I would simply 

 say, have as little woodwork about the house as 

 possible. The side and end walls, to the height 

 of three feet from the ground, may be boarded 

 up outside and in, but above that height by all 

 means have sash. In other words, let all that 

 part of the house above this three feet of board- 

 ed wall be composed of glass as far as possible. 

 Of course, there will have to be studding to 

 support the roof and to fasten the sash-frames 

 to, but no boarding anywhere above this wall. 

 A little study of the plan on which modern 

 greenhouses are built will enable any carpenter 

 to get the idea more clearly than I can put it 

 into words. The principal things to keep in 

 mind are these : To so construct the house that 

 the least possible obstruction will be afforded 

 against the entrance of light, and to make 

 it so snug that there are no cracks and crevices 

 through which sharp winds and frost can gain 

 admission. In making the roof, be sure to use 

 the light sash-bar now so popular. Heavy 



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