THE 



AMERICAN PLOWER 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, includ- 

 ing about three feet in brick basement, to support the front 

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

 for framework. 



