138 THE PHILADELPHIA FLORIST. [Sept'b. 



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r> around, except at C, where a slice (so to speak,) is taken out down to, 

 the level of the walks. This space is used for large plants in tubs, 

 which completely conceal the entrance (which is by a glass sash door) 

 at F, to the interior of the stage. There are several advantages, I con- 

 ceive, in this arrangement, one of which is that it greatly diminishes 

 the volume of air to be heated ; and also furnishes a useful and com- 

 modious room for various purposes ; whereas in ordinary houses this 

 space is almost entirely lost in consequence of its inaccessibility; and 

 frequently a due regard to neatness prevents its being used for any 

 purpose. 



The advantage in the arrangement of the water is, that it entirely 

 dispenses with the expense of an under-ground cistern, pump, and the 

 labor of pumping. 1 do not, of course, suppose that this arrangement 

 of the centre staging will be adopted by our commercial gardeners ; 

 but I think it is particularly adapted to greenhouses and vineries at a 

 gentleman's country seat, where neatness is so desirable. I am not 

 sure that this plan is entirely new, but 1 have never seen any thing 

 like it, either in this country or Europe. 



I have endeavored to explain the arrangement of the house asclear- 

 ly as possible ; but if I have overlooked any thing, I leave my address 

 with you, and my gardener will take pleasure in showing the house 

 to any of your readers who may require further information, I will 

 merely add, that the house has been in use a long time, and has suc- 

 ceeded admirably. I omitted to mention that the heating apparatus 

 (hot water pipes) is under the front stage or table. 



With my best wishes for the success of your excellent and practical 

 periodical, I am very respectfully yours, D. R. K. 



Mr. Editor : — Perhaps you will recognize in me one of the indi- 

 viduals who gave the negative when your periodical was proposed. — 

 I did not doubt of the public want, nor of the material aid to support 

 it, nor of the local habitat of the work ; neither, sir, did I question 

 your ability. But your electric movement was a shock to our nerves 

 that cast us into a trance that is yet barely dispejled — our eyes are 

 open ; we say go on — fear no critic — the length and breadth of the 

 Union is your palladium. Honor to all — honor succumbs to no fic- 

 tion or faction. The Florist and Journal will yet circulate in prece- 

 dence of all others, at double its present price, for the following rea- 

 sons, 1st — That its editor is not a nurseryman or florist, nor in any way 

 connected with such ; his opinion is not, therefore, regulated by his 

 stock or his pocket. 2d — He is practically, classically and chemically 

 acquainted with the business. 3d — The contributors, apparently, are 

 principally practical men. 4th — It presents one illustration of a 

 plant in every number (did your prospectus promise this'?) 5th — The 

 price almost a gratuity to your subscribers, 8 l-3d cents a number. In 

 case some of your subscribers ask what have I to do with that, I will 

 inform them I love mignonette, and like a supply during winter. — 

 That 1 obtain bountifully in pots, or a small fancy box, having always 

 a few duplicates for my friends. About the first of September I buy 

 12 1 centsworth of seed, and procure some rich soil from the woods, 

 and mix therewith one-half fine loam with a little fine road or river 

 i sand ; sow the seeds on the surface, pressing them down with the bot- 

 * torn of an empty pot ; give a copious watering every evening and 



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