Heating by Steam. 43 



For ten years and more prior to the general introduc- 

 tion of steam for greenhouse heating I was conversant 

 with its use, but in a more imperfect form in some 

 respects than as used at the present time. In the 

 growth of cut flowers for the past ten years, hot water 

 in its various forms has been used by me exclusively. 

 I am unable to say, however, by actual test, which of 

 the two systems will produce the best results, as I have 

 had no opportunity to try them in comparison and 

 under equal circumstances. 



The consensus of opinion undoubtedly favors the 

 use of steam on large places, and while it may be best 

 to equip a new and large range of houses in this way, 

 I have not as yet seen it to be to my interest to change 

 a system that works satisfactorily, as that change must 

 necessarily mean a large sacrifice of material in the 

 process of reconstruction. 



On the other hand, if your place is small, you will 

 doubtless find the old system of hot water to require 

 less care and trouble in the production of good results. 



