THE CAMELLIA HOUSE. 



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is, however, at the same time necessary, that the situation be not 

 shaded by buildings or high trees, nor placed in too low and damp a 

 situation. 



The accompanying diagrams will explain what we consider to be the 

 best form of houses adapted for this section of plants, that is to say, if 

 such are to be built expressly for the purpose. The first may be erected 

 against the north wall either of a dwelling house or greenhouse already 

 existing. In such case, a communication should be made between them, 

 either at the centre, or at both ends : by this means, the party wall will 

 serve for two houses. If the erection be against the dweUing house it 

 will be convenient to have a door of communication, to admit of access in 

 wet weather, and for the greater convenience of the owner at all seasons. 

 The CameUia house may, with great propriety, be placed behind the Heath 

 house, aU other circumstances being favourable. An arrangement of this 

 sort win save space and expense, while it must be admitted to be the most 

 convenient in many other respects. 



A glance at the annexed figure will explain that the platform in front, 

 over the flue, is intended for small plants, while the platform behind, 

 which should be raised to the height of about from six to twelve inches, 

 is intended for the larger specimens. Camellias, Ehododendrons, &c., 

 upJike most other greenhouse exotics, increase in value as they increase 

 in size, therefore plenty of room should be allowed them in the house, so 

 that aU sides of the plants may present a perfect outline. 



The next view represents a span-roofed house, a species of greenhouse to 

 wliich we are partial, as it admits of more light and space, with less brickwork, 

 and is, upon the whole, more economical in the erection than most other 



