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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ January, 
tion of American plants by Mr. Anthony Waterer, of Knap Kill, to extend from May 26 to 
June 17 ; and an Exhibition of Roses and Fruits to take place on July 7—8. 
- {Che Acme Garden Frame and Ground Vinery promises to be one of 
tbe best among the many attempts to utilize glass in a cheap and portable man¬ 
ner, for the protection of choice out-door plants. It will be seen from the annexed 
illustration that it consists mainly of glass and earthenware, while a light wooden ridge pro¬ 
vides the means of opening and closing without disturbing the glass. The ridge is supported 
on angle pieces dowelled at the ends, by which they are securely fixed at intervals on the inner 
side of the earthenware chairs or tiles. The open ridge is fitted with earthenware caps, the 
ends of which are bevelled and overlapping. Thus the strongest possible portable structure is 
formed, while any of the squares of glass can be readily removed for watering and other pur¬ 
poses by the simple removal of the cap. One objection to the use of earthenware has been the 
weight of the material, on account of which it was liable to sink into the ground and disarrange 
the whole structure. This Mr. Looker, the inventor of the Acme Frame, has endeavoured to 
meet by adopting a form which gives the maximum of strength, with a minimum of weight, 
combined with a breadth of bearing which prevents any settlement. The*ridge mode of venti¬ 
lation also meets another of the difficulties which these rough-and-ready structures presented. 
The uses of these frames must be manifold. Amateur florists would find them just the thing 
for protecting choice flowers, such as Pansies, that need only a slight covering in winter ; 
while any one might have his early Violets from a bed thus protected, and all sorts of young 
plants could be raised by their assistance. Taller plants, including vegetables, might be helped 
forward by their means, by raising them to the necessary height on ordinary bricks ; and tender 
plants might be grown in them by protecting the sides with dung, mats, or leaves. 
- (Concerning Veitclis Autumn Cauliflower , Mr. Edlington, of Wrotliam 
Park, writes :—“ I consider this a most valuable acquisition to tlie Brassica tribe, 
filling up a most important gap. It is just in use ere Backhouse’s and Snow’s 
Broccolis are ready, notwithstanding the extraordinary season we have had to contend with. 
I believe this Cauliflower to be worthy of most extensive cultivation ; and I recommend that 
wherever Cauliflowers are in demand in the Autumn, this variety should be grown.” 
