LEAN-TO COLDFRAMES 



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such sunny positions as these, it is exceedingly 

 important that care be taken to remove the sash, 

 or at least to give ample ventilation, upon all 

 sunny days. 



A different type of lean-to structure is shown 

 in Fig. 75. This may be either a temporary or 

 permanent building, and it is generally used for 



75. Coldframe, or weather screen, against a building. 



the protection of half-hardy plants which are 

 grown in pots and tubs. It may be used, however, 

 for the purpose of forwarding pot -plants early in 

 the spring and for the protection of peaches, 

 grapes, oranges or other fruits in tubs or boxes. 

 If it is desired to simply protect the plants through 

 the winter, it is best to have the structure upon the 



