34. THE GRAPE. 



recorded, even though it should conflict with the notions 

 of others. As to planting an exotic grape vine outside of 

 the house, so long as the roots have free egress, or expos- 

 ing the stem to the vicissitudes of climate, such as we 

 have in this country ; we never yet saw the argument, 

 often though it has been attempted, and as often eloquent- 

 ly advocated, that could bring conviction, as to its being 

 philosophical, or reasonable. In nature, we find the heat 

 greatest near the ground, from the fact of the atmosphere 

 being compressed, and the reflection, which take places by 

 the sun's rays striking the surface ; and although we know 

 that the stems of some plants are injured by his direct ac- 

 tion upon them in hot weather, they are seldom affected 

 by the same temperature if kept in the shade. This is the 

 only explanation that will allow any amount of advocacy 

 in the present instance, and it stands to reason that it 

 serves little purpose. 



Figs. 7 and 8 will explain how a suitable structure may 

 be adapted by a brick flue and furnace, with a shed at- 

 tached, and it is preferable that it should extend the 

 whole length on account of the shelter. As the flue will 

 occupy more room than hot water-pipes, it is advisable to 



