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feet long respectively, were of tin. These 

 were set at the bottom, along the beam, 

 and the curtains drawn up by means of a 

 sash cord and pulleys. 



"Two trays about table height were 

 constructed. They were four inches deep, 

 to admit of sand in them in which to sink 

 the pots. A shelf was made about two inches 

 from the floor on these tray tables, and formed 

 an admirable place for seed boxes and for 

 starting bulbs. 



"The curtains proving insuflBcient protec- 

 tion from the sun, we coated the outside 

 of the structure with a lime wash to keep 

 off the direct rays. As for the heating, 

 there was ample, and our cellar was kept 

 in the finest condition. When the ther- 

 mometer registered 4 below zero out of 

 doors, the glass or garden room registered 

 56 degrees. 



"The cost of this structure was: 



Labour j^Si.oo 



Lumber 16.42 



Corner iron work . . i.oo 



Hardware . 4.00 



Door 3.50 



Sash cord .35 



Total ^^56.27 



