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CONSTRUCTION OF COLD FRAMES 



164. Location and arrangement. — Cold frames arc rcu- 

 erallv used without artificial heat. It is important that 

 the^- 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 \\'atering' should be as convenient 

 as possible. Spigots should be located so all the plants 



FIG. 22. POT.\TOES IN COLD FRAME PLAT. SUMilER CULTURE 



can be reached ^^•ith hose and nozzles. If the cold frame 

 plat i'^ extensi\'e, it will pav to install a line of Skinner 

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

 upper side nf the frame under the crossliars, with the 

 greenhouse ty])e of nozzle ]M"o\dded at inter\-als <jf 3 feet 

 (122). This is a great labor-sa\'ing device in the man- 

 agement of frames, and makes it possible to water more 



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