GREENHOUSES AND FRAMES 



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Hitchings' small greenhouses, 10ft. by 17ft., suitable for so many 

 moderate-sized suburban places 



The greenhouse builders are always willing to give advice, or to 

 estimate for the erection of a greenhouse, and it would be well to con- 

 sult them whenever a building is contemplated. 



The best results are usually obtained from span-roofed houses run- 

 ning east and west, although any light position is satisfactory. The 

 site should not be on wet or low ground, nor any very greatly exposed 

 place, and the span-roofed type is generally preferred, although lean- 

 tos or three-quarter span houses with the long slope to the south, are 

 also excellent. 



Some of the most beautiful, and we would say comfortable, 

 conservatories we have seen were attached to the drawing 

 room, or led into from the drawing room, thus making a light, beautiful 

 lounge or extra drawing room. A billiard room can be built also in 

 contiguity, and if the conservatory is large enough, aviaries, and 

 aquaria for fancy fish, may be provided 



In other instances we have seen the conservatory set a little way 

 out from the house, and connected with the latter by means of a glass 

 corridor. Very beautiful results can be attained by planting vines 

 and training them under the roof glass. 



It should be mentioned that many of these greenhouses can be 

 used for the growing of Tomato or Melon crops, or for the raising of 

 early vegetables in the Spring if that is thought desirable. 



