THE LADIES’ MAGAZINE OP GARDENING. 
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opened when needed. The glass used for the cover is flattened crown- 
glass, except for the door, which is plate-glass. The glass panes were 
fitted into the frame with great care, and with a putty specially made for 
Vertical profile, showing the top of the glass cover. 
the purpose ; this putty received afterwards three coats of paint. Along 
the top of the roof, two brass rods extend, from which small pots con¬ 
taining plants may be suspended. The whole of the framework is well 
fitted, and nicely put together, so as to preclude, as far as could well be 
done, all interchange between the air in the case and that in the room. 
It was before stated, that the total height of the case is four feet two 
