THE 



AMERICAN FLOWER-GARDEN 

 DIRECTORY. 



HOT-HOUSE. 



ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOT-HOUSE. 



THERE have been many plans devised and visionary pro- 

 jects offered to the public as the best for a well-regulated 

 hot-house. As we intend forming one for practical purposes, 

 we shall adopt a convenient size, have flues for the convey- 

 ance of heat, and coal or wood for fuel. 



Site and Aspect. The house should stand on a situation 

 naturally dry, and, if possible, sheltered from the north-west, 

 and clear from all shade on the south, east and west, so that 

 the sun may at all times act effectually upon the house. The 

 standard principle, as to aspect, is to set the front directly to 

 the south. Any deviation from that point should incline to 

 the east. 



Dimensions. The length may be from ten feet upward ; 

 but, if beyond forty feet, the number of fires and flues are 

 multiplied. The medium width is from twelve to sixteen feet. 

 Our directions will apply to the two extreme points, viz., 

 forty feet by sixteen, and in height at back, from twelve to 

 eighteen feet ; the height in front six feet, including about 

 three feet in brick basement, to support the front gla&s, 

 which will be two and a half feet, allowing six inches for 

 framework. 



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