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There are many hardy plants that are usually grown in the rock 

 garden that can be placed in what are called flower pans, that is 

 receptacles as wide as a 5-in., 6-in., or 7-in. pot, but only 3-in. or 4-in. 

 deep — and which can be brought into flower in February, March and 

 April in a greenhouse that has no higher temperature than 50 degrees. 



Greenhouses for the Amateur 



One well-known firm of greenhouse builders, makes a house 12 ft. 

 by 8 ft. in size that is dehvered, ready to be screwed together for a 

 minimum sum. This smart little house is made of the best air-dried 

 Cypress, with iron fixtures, bracers, ventilating push rods, galvanized 

 hinges and everything complete, including six heavy iron posts for the 

 support of the house. The glass is of the best double thick A quahty, 

 10-in. wide. The sides are made in two panel sections, each 6 ft. long 

 and 4 ft., 8^ in. high. There are two benches, 11 ft,, 8 in. long, by 

 2 ft., 7 in. wide, allowing for a walk of 2 ft., 4 in. between. Altogether 

 one has an indoor garden of nearly 65 sq. ft., and this includes also 

 the httle heating boiler, or in Southern parts of the country where a 

 very little frost is experienced, no heating apoaratus may be necessary, 

 and the cost would be reduced by $75. 



A curvilinear roofed, lean-to conservatory by Hitchings & Co., with flubstantial 

 brick foundation 



