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character about them ; they are by no means unimportant ; 
and as forming adjuncts of a complete forcing system in gar- 
dens of great magnitude, we by no means object to them ; but 
to the amateur, in a small way, they are not so eligible. In- 
deed, unless for a regular wintering pit or hibernatory for half- 
hardy things, such in small gardens are most unaccommodat- 
ing affairs. We now close our list of complaints, and will 
endeavour shortly to point to some simple structures, specially 
adapted to the possessors of small gardens. 
Outlines of Proposed Simplification. It will be neces- 
sary before pointing to the size and character of protective 
structures, to classify, in some degree, the principal objects for 
which such structures are designed. We will, however, first 
offer a few observations of a general character. Our object is 
two-fold : not economy of structure alone, but an extension 
of the objects which form, by means of acceleration, or long 
succession, the dainties of the culinary or floral department. 
Indeed, the great boon of a much cheaper, as well as of a 
mucher clearer glass, must, of necessity, constitute a special 
era in horticultural affairs, in all their bearings ; and we are 
assured that our own humble labours in this respect are but 
the prelude to a much greater extension of the objects in view; 
whether in the floral or vegetable department; and that the 
day is near at hand, when tropical fruits will be brought much 
closer to our own doors than the world imagines. As Pioneers, 
therefore, we will proceed to show the policy proposed. 
We scarcely need remind those of our readers who possess 
but one small greenhouse, how often they have desired to culti- 
vate other tribes than merely tender flowering plants, but saw 
many attendant difficulties which it appeared impossible to sur- 
mount : not merely through want of space, but as much for 
want of a classification of such things ; based as such ought 
to be, on the general habits, or periodical movements, of the 
objects of culture. 
To another class of readers, we would also address ourselves. 
These are, it may be, a step in advance of the latter; and 
hivve, perhaps, more than one house, together with a pit or two, 
or frames. With this extension of glass structures, the objects 
and desires usually expand; and here we still meet with hin- 
derances; objects too broad for the system are undertaken; the 
290. AUCTAIUUM. 
