THE ORCHID-HOUSE 



IN laying down rules for the construction and 

 fitting of an orchid-house, it has seemed best to 

 include all the three classes cool, intermediate, 

 and hot though this book deals with the first 

 only. They may all be grown under one roof, 

 with glass partitions between indeed, that system 

 has many advantages. Persons who develop an 

 enthusiasm for the culture and few there are who 

 do not, if they care for flowers at all commonly 

 long to try their skill with Cattleyas and Dendrobes, 

 after gaining confidence by success among Odonto- 

 glots and Ly castes. Nothing is easier, if their 

 cool house be built after the model I advise, 

 provided they have space and money. Open a 

 doorway at the far end, build another compartment 

 beyond, and another still for Dendrobes and Vandas, 

 if ambition go so far ; arrange them as directed, 

 multiply pipes, increase the heating power, and 

 that is all. 



But there is a point to be seriously noted. If 

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