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ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GREEN-HOUSE. 



In many respects, the construction of the Green- 

 house will be the same as the Hot-house, but might 

 be made much more an ornamental object, and could 

 be erected contiguous to the mansion-house, with large 

 folding doors to open at pleasure, and be connected 

 with the drawing-room or parlour. The extent may 

 vary according to the collection to be cultivated. 



It was formerly the practice to build these houses 

 with glass only in front, and even to introduce between 

 the windows strong piers of brick or stone : but this is 

 now abolished, and has given way to a light and orna- 

 mental style, by which cheerfulness and the desired 

 utility are better consulted. There should be conveni- 

 ences in the back part of the house, that a free current 

 of air may be obtained whenever desired, which is an 

 essential point. Two or three dark windows will an- 

 swer the purpose well, if made to open and shut at 

 pleasure. 



ON LAYING OUT A FLOWER-GARDEN. 



Soil, situation, and ground Plan. A soil of common 

 good qualities, moderately light and mellow, will grow 

 most of the hardy herbaceous flowers, and the ever- 





