CHAPTER XII 

 CONSTRUCTION OF COLD FRAMES 



164. Location and arrangement. Cold frames are gen- 

 erally used without artificial heat. It is important that 

 they be well sheltered from north and west winds. As a 

 rule they are used later in the spring than hotbeds. The 

 water requirements of the plants are therefore greater, 

 hence the facilities for watering .should be as convenient 

 as possible. Spigots should be located so all the plants 



FIG. 22. POTATOES IN COLD FRAME PLAT. SUMMER CULTURE 



can be reached with hose and nozzles. If the cold frame 

 plat is extensive, it will pay to install a line of Skinner 

 irrigation in each frame. The pipe may be placed on the 

 upper side of the frame under the crossbars, with the 

 greenhouse type of nozzle provided at intervals of 3 feet 

 (122). This is a great labor-saving device in the man- 

 agement of frames, and makes it possible to water more 



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