THE 
AMERICAN FLOWER-GARDEN 
DIRECTORY. 
HOT-HOUSE. 
ON THE CONSTRUCTION OP A HOT- HOUSE. 
There Lave been many plans devised and visionary pro- 
jects offered to the public as the best for a well-regulated 
hot-house. As we intend forming one for practical purposes, 
we shall adopt a convenient size, have flues for the convey- 
ance of heat, and coal or wood for fuel. 
Site, and Aspect. — The house should stand on a situation 
naturally dry, and, if possible, sheltered from the northwest, 
and clear from all shade on the south, east and west, so that 
the sun may at all times act effectually upon the house. The 
standard principle, as to aspect, is to set the front directly to 
the south. Any deviation from that point should incline to 
the east. 
Dimensions. — The length may be from ten feet upward ; but, 
if beyond forty feet, the number of fires and flues are multi- 
plied. The medium width is from twelve to sixteen feet. 
Our directions will apply to the two extreme points, viz., 
forty feet by sixteen, and in height at back, from twelve to 
eighteen feet ; the height in front six feet, including about 
three feet in brick basement, to support the front glass, 
which will be two and a half feet, allowing six inches for 
framework. 
