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hot air pipe extends, is situated upwards from and between the lamps. 

 While the 3^-inch pipe is effectual in conveying heat to its further end, 

 still Mr. Emmerich is of the opinion 

 that if it were a size larger it might 

 be even more satisfactory. 



Regarding oil lamps smoking <* 

 when put to such a use and of which 

 some complain, no trouble has ever 

 been realized. The lamps are kept 

 perfectly clean and nothing but the 

 best 150 tested oil is used. Care is 



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taken, however, to not have them fig. 10. plan of greenhouse. 



turned up too high at any time, 



for if they were, naturally they would smoke. By means of the pipe 

 leading outside all smell of the burning oil is removed. 



Concerning the general success of this house, the writer says he wishes 

 our readers could see the beauty and perfection of the many plants grown 

 within its walls. Still it must not be forgotten that the general attention 

 bestowed on plants has at all times quite as much to do with their success 

 as the providing of sufficient heat and light for their wants. 



THE FARMSTEAD LAWN. 



PAMILY games, the out-door games, of summer, must be provided for. 

 Everybody, almost, plays croquet, and lawn tennis is rapidly becom- 

 ing an equally popular game. The boys also want a place to play ball, 

 and at least the small boys can be allowed a chance upon the small area 

 reserved for the two home games referred to. These ought, of course, 

 to have as level a spot as possible, with trees around it for shade, but 

 not too near. Seats may be provided beneath these trees for weary par- 

 ticipants or elderly on-lookers. It is welj worth while to take consider- 

 able pains with this play ground, so that the games may be played in a 

 satisfactory manner, and skilled players be satisfied with the facilities for 

 displaying their accomplishments. The levelling ought to be done with 

 care, and a fine, thick June Grass sod secured by good preparation of the 

 ground, liberal seeding, and a regular but moderate use of the lawn 

 mower. These things take time ; but " the labor we delight in physics 

 pain," saith the poet, and both the boys and the girls of the family will 

 willingly help to prepare the ground devoted to social recreation and 

 the entertainment of visiting friends and kinsfolk. All that I have in- 

 dicated can be carried out nicely on the space of a single acre. — From 

 " Some Thoughts on Lawns,'' in Vick's Magazine for November. 



