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LANDSCAPE GARDENING, 



hermetrically sealed. Economy of fuel and in the time requi- 

 site in attendance, are the chief merits of the hot water sys- 

 tems, which however have the great additional advantage of 

 affording a more moist and genial temperature. 



In a green-house, the flues, or hot water pipes, may be con- 

 cealed under the stage. In conservatories they should by all 

 means be placed out of sight also. To effect this, they are 

 generally conducted into a narrow, hollow chamber, under 

 the walk, which has perforated sides or a grated top, to per- 

 mit the escape of heated air.* 



[Fig. 5G. Villa of J. W. Perry, Esq , al Brooklyn, N. V, with the CoDserviilory attached.] 



One of the most beautiful conservatories attached to the 

 dwelling, to which we can refer our readers, for an example, 

 is that of J. W. Perry, Esq., Brooklyn, near New- York, ^g-. 

 56, forming the left wing of this elegant villa. The most 

 magnificent detached conservatory is that of J. P. Gushing, 

 Esq., at his elegant seat, Belmont Place, Watertown, near 



* The circulation of warm air is greatly accelerated, when an opening through 

 the outer air is permitted to enter the hot air passage, thus becoming heated 

 and passing into the conservatory. 



