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velops them before they could grow outdoors, 

 so that they are very early on the market, there- 

 by realizing the highest prices. 



That a small heated greenhouse is far better, 

 and in the long run cheaper, than the manure 

 heated hotbed, is the conclusion of many prac- 

 tical gardeners. The novice, however, will need 

 to go slow in its use until he learns by experi- 

 ence. Greenhouses, like hotbeds, are expensive, 

 varying according to size and materials used, but 

 the increased returns from them justify their 

 cost. 



Small greenhouses, say 12 x 9 x 8 feet, with 

 double walls, double-thick glass, plant tables, 

 etc., are built in sections ready for putting to- 

 gether. They may be bought for from $80.00 

 to $115,000, and will more than repay the out- 

 lay, as the income is from 25 to 50 cents for 

 every square foot of bench room, the prices, com- 

 pared to those for open air products, being as 

 five to one. 



Nearness to market is most important. In 

 large cities the chief fertilizer, manure, can be 

 had for the hauling. The short haul is impor- 



