212 Chapter on Greenhouses. 



Adjoining the cold-vinery west are the plant-houses (B and D) ; from 

 which, on its north and south sides, a wing is extended (F and C). 



That on the south side has an ornamental front, with inner doors to 

 break the winds on entrance. That on the north side will be the principal 

 business-entrance, being the nearest to the dwelling. 



This is in form of a handsome gable, with suitable doors to conform to 

 the rest. 



Adjoining the plant-houses on the west is the forcing-vinery (A), running 

 north and south. This also on its west side has a handsome entrance, and 

 similar to its east and south fronts. On the north end of the north wing, 

 running west, is a low house with side-sash (H), with straight rafters, and 

 covered with sash. Also running east is a low house without side-sash (K). 

 Both these wings were made as per designs in December number of " The 

 Journal of Horticulture." On the outside, at the junction of the north and 

 south wings, is a cupola, of sufficient height to receive a reservoir, or cis- 

 tern, for water. The sides of this cupola are of glass, that the lightness 

 and easy appearance may not be destroyed. The roof of this cupola is 

 carried up in easy and graceful lines to receive and support the ornamental 

 chimney-top, as shown in the elevation. 



In the areas formed by the plant-houses on the north side is the potting- 

 room on one side (G), and the fire and coal room on the opposite side (E). 

 These are excavated of sufficient depth, that the roof, which is of hip-form, 

 will start from near the ground. That there may be no obstruction of the 

 light to the plant-houses, a break is made in the roof, in the form of a 

 cupola, with sashes on its sides for ventilation. The rest of the roof is of 

 glass for light, finishing with a handsome ornament at the peak for a finial. 

 This completes the external appearance, and screens from outward view 

 all that is unsightly or objectionable around a greenhouse ; and gives char- 

 acter to the structures, that adds much to the grandeur of the place. 



In the internal arrangements, there is an entrance from the four sides. 

 In that from the vineries you cross on a level of the borders ; and, from the 

 door opening into the plant-houses, you step down two and a half feet to 

 the walks, as shown on the ground-plan. 



At the north end from the business-room, and from the south entrance 

 at the inner doors, you step down in a similar manner. 



