FRUIT rRESEllYING HOUSE. 



Till? house lias for its object, the preservation of fruits and other 

 organic substances, beyond their usual period of keeping. The follow- 

 ing drawings and explanations will give a clear idea of its construction. 



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(A.) Foundation walls. The ground floor is levelled off, and made 

 «olid, and even with the foundation walls. (B.) A covering of tar and 

 ;pitc/i, one half inch thick, put over the ground and foundation walls, to 

 prevent the entrance of moisture. Tlie tar and pitch should be mixed 



