XIX 



FRUIT GROWING UNDER GLASS 



While in this progressive age almost all of the 

 fruits of the tropics and many local fruits are shipped 

 to the North in a perfectly fresh condition from the 

 South, yet to have native fruits out of season in the 



Pig. 108 Curvilinear Span-Roof House 



great perfection that they may be grown in skillfully 

 managed fruit houses will always be considered a great 

 luxury. For many jears past fruit growing under glass 

 has received much less attention than formerly on 

 account of the improved facilities for transportation, 

 and as a market product to compete with Southern or 

 Pacific Coast products the fruit houses will hardly be 



