THE HANDLING OF THE PLANTS 



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picture was made from a structure in the coast region of North 

 CaroHna. 



The common type of coldframe is shown in Fig. 197, It is 



199. A frame yard. 



twelve feet long and six feet wide, and is covered with four 

 three-by-six sash. It is made of ordinary lumber loosely nailed 

 together. If one expects to use coldframes or hotbeds every 

 year, however, it is advisable to 

 make the frames of two-inch stuff, 

 well painted, and to join the parts 

 by bolts and tenons, so that they 

 may be taken apart and stored 

 until needed for the next year's 

 crop. Figure 198 suggests a 

 method of making frames so that 

 they may be taken apart. 



It is always advisable to place coldframes and hotbeds in a pro- 

 tected place, and particularly to protect them from cold north 

 winds. Buildings afford excellent protection, but the sun is 



200. Portable coldframe. 



