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CU1TAGE. 



The sides below the sashes are enclosed, preferably with 

 glass. The bottom or floor is movable, and it is some- 



52. ChauviZre's propagating-oven. 



times divided into two or three sections, to allow of the 

 accommodation of plants of different sizes and require- 



53. Lecoq's propagating-oven. 



ments. These sections are raised or lowered, and are held 

 by pegs. At the right is shown a section of floor elevated, 

 and at the left another section occupying a lower position. 

 Heat is supplied usually by hot water in the tubes, d d. A 

 very elaborate circular French device, known as Lecoq's 



