STORAGE OF FRUITS 



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"A good room is made by covering the studding on the outside 

 with tongue-and-groove material, but a better way is to sheathe 

 the outside with plain lumber, tack building paper on this, and side 

 with tongue-and-groove material. This construction in connection 

 with lath and plaster or wall board on the inside makes an excellent 

 room. 



"Ventilation may be secured by opening one or more windows. 

 An air duct of wood, metal, or terra cotta fitted in one of the window 

 panes (Figure 75) is desirable, as it permits the cool air to enter at 

 the bottom of the room. Two or more joints of six-inch stove pipe, one 

 with a damper and an elbow may be used. Another pane may be 

 removed and a small-hinged door fitted in its place. When open 

 this will allow the heated air to escape. In cold weather both door and 

 damper must be closed. The windows should be darkened (as light 

 is unfavorable to keeping fruits and vegetables). 



"Movable containers are preferable to built-in bins, as it is pos- 

 sible to remove them for cleaning. It is advisable to construct shelves 



shelve* for eornJ goods [ 



Birrels, Boxes, etc. ma.y set in this space 



Vegetable Storage Room 

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Fig. 74. Floor plan of vegetable and fruit storage quarters in house cellar, 



showing possibility of constructing such a room by partitioning off a portion of 



the cellar under the wing of the house 



