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open air. In England, the introduction of orchard-houses, as 

 they are called, for the growth of the same fruits, is becom- 

 ing very general ; even the pear, cherry, plum, &c.j are culti- 

 vated in this way, so sure is the crop and so excellent the 

 quality. 



In the early volumes of our Magazine, nearly twenty years 

 ago, we published several articles on the growth of the peach 

 and grape in pots, and recommended this mode of cultivation 

 to all who were desirous of securing an annual crop in our 

 climate. But the expense of constructing houses suitable for 

 their growth, has been so great that few have attempted the 

 experiment to any extent. 



As, yearly, the fate of our peach crop seems more uncertain, 

 their cultivation under glass must be resorted to by all who 

 are desirous of raising this delicious fruit. It is especially 

 desirable, therefore, that some cheap method of constructing 

 houses should be introduced in order to further this object. 

 The orchard-houses of Mr. Rivers have been commended as 

 the cheapest structures for this purpose ; but a recent article 

 in the Gardeners^ Chronicle, by M. de Jonghe of Brussels, 

 details a plan which is more simple, and at the same time 

 more economical, than that of Mr. Rivers. For the informa- 

 tion of all who would grow the peach, the apricot, the nec- 

 tarine, or any other fruit in this way, we copy it, with the 

 engravings (figs. 24, 25) illustrating the mode of construction, 

 and details of expense. — Ed. 



All cultivators of fruit trees know that the peach, apricot, 

 and vine are natives of much warmer climates than those of 

 England and Belgium. We have not yet succeeded in ob- 

 taining in our latitudes, by means of seed, varieties hardy 

 enough to bear, in the open ground, fruits as delicious as those 

 obtained with due precautions from a wall with a good aspect. 



When we examine the gardens of the ancient religious 

 establishments of the country, we find there are still many 

 vestiges to attract the attention of the observer. These gar- 

 dens are divided into several compartments by walls of 7, 8, 

 10, or 15 feet high, furnished with copings which project 



