WINTER WORK IN GLASS HOUSES 



The watering of the crop requires keen judg- 

 ment, for too much moisture will cause the 

 fungi of damping-off to breed rapidly and to 

 destroy the plant. It must be borne In mind 

 that watering lowers the temperature of the 

 soil and consequently heat-loving plants receive 

 a serious check, when watered with cold water. 

 The best rule is to water early in the morning 

 and to us* water with the chill taken off. It 

 is well to water thoroughly on sunny days and 

 g'v !oudy days unless the plants are really 



of water and suffering for It. It Is for 

 this reason tanks are often built In glass houses, 

 for not only do they give out a certain amount 

 of moisture, but the warm water may be used 

 for watering the plants. 



In connection with glass houses cold frames 

 will always prove of use. The seeds may be 

 started in them in the autumn and eventually 

 transplanted to the house, saving bench room 

 and thus leaving more room for plants. The 

 sash for these frames is not expensive and may 

 be had painted and ready for use for three and 

 a half dollars each ; six sashes 3 by 6 feet will be 

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