THE 



AMERICAN FLOWER GARDEN 

 DIRECTORY. 



GREEN-HOUSE. 

 ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GREEN-HOUSE. 



In many respects, the construction of the Green-house 

 will be the same as the Hot-house, but might be made much 

 more an ornamental object, and could be erected contiguous 

 to the mansion-house, with large folding-doors to open at 

 pleasure, and be connected with the drawing-room or parlor. 

 The extent may vary according to the collection to be culti- 

 vated. 



It was formerly the practice to build these houses with 

 glass only in front, and even to introduce between the win- 

 dows strong piers of brick or stone; but this is now abolished, 

 and has given way to a more light and ornamental style, by 

 which cheerfulness and the desired utility are better con- 

 sulted. There should be conveniences for the admission of 

 air in the highest part of the house, that a free current may 

 be obtained whenever desired, which is an essential point 



