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GARDEN GUIDE 



A greenhouse 18 ft. x 25 ft. has usually three benches (two side 

 benches and one center bench) and is heated by coils of pipes placed 

 under the side benches only, leaving the space under center bench 

 free so that bulbs or roots of various kind can be stored there. Hot 

 water is invariably used for heating, as the boiler requires a great deal 

 less attention and a more even temperature can be maintained than if 

 steam is used. The usual temperature is 55 to 60 deg., but the coils 

 are arranged and valved so that the temperature can be controlled. 



The "King Junior" garden frame made by the King Construction Co., a sort of minia- 

 ture greenhouse, the top being on hinges. Being glazed on the sides as well as top the 

 plants are afforded every possible bit of sunlight 



A small, round, hot-water boiler is used for heating the coils. The 

 boiler is arranged with a shaking and dumping grate. WTien the 

 heating apparatus is fdled with water and the fire started, the water 

 circulates through the pipes and maintains the required temperature. 

 The entire heating apparatus is simphcity itself; a child could take 

 care of it. 



When the greenhouse is 18 ft. wide and 50 ft. long, a partition can 

 be placed in the center, making two compartments, and different 

 temperatures can be maintained in each if desired. The compartment 

 nearest to the boiler is usually heated to a higher temperature. If 



