CHAPTER XII 
CONSTRUCTION OF COLD FRAMES 
164. Location and arrangement. — Cold frames are gen- 
erally used without artificial heat. It is important that 
they be well sheltered from north and west winds. As a 
rule they are used later in the spring than hotbeds. The 
water requirements of the plants are therefore greater, 
hence the facilities for watering should be as convenient 
as possible. Spigots should be located so all the plants 
FIG. 22. FRAME YARD IN PHILADELPHIA SECTION. 
can be reached with hose and nozzles. If the cold frame 
plat is extensive, it will pay to install a line of Skinner 
irrigation in each frame. The pipe may be placed on the 
upper side of the frame under the crossbars, with the 
greenhouse type of nozzle provided at intervals of 3 feet 
(122). This is a great labor-saving device in the man- 
agement of frames, and makes it possible to water more 
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