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the plants in the frame with the glass roof would benefit 
by the few extra days of light, while those in practically 
total darkness would suffer to a certain extent. 
In selecting a location for the frames in the garden a 
position should be chosen that is sheltered on the west 
and north by a fence, building, or shrubbery. All frames 
should have a slope to carry off the rain, and this slope 
should be to the south. It is hardly necessary to state 
that the frame should be so placed that it is in the sun- 
light the greater part of the day. If near-by buildings 
shade the garden during a part of the day, a position 
receiving the morning rather than afternoon light should 
be chosen for the coldframes. 
Sunlight is essential to the growth of plants. Seed 
may be sown in boxes or plots and set on any window sill. 
However, after the seedlings are up they must be placed 
in some window receiving sunlight. A southern window 
is best, but if this is not available one with an eastern or 
western exposure will do, the former being preferable. 
The temperature of the room should be between 60° and 
70° F. When the sun shines through the window-pane 
the temperature mounts considerably, but this will be 
for only a few hours. A little fresh air during this time 
will greatly benefit the plants. After the seedlings are 
started they should be placed in a small frame outdoors 
if possible. 
Pots, boxes, etc.,—Tin cans, cigar boxes, discarded 
granite ware, pots, and special boxes termed flats may be 
used in which to start seed (fig. 2, pl. 6). Convenient 
boxes may be made of various Sizes, but if very large 
they are heavy to handle when filled with wet soil. Two 
convenient sizes are 12x15x8 inches and 15x20x3 
inches. A depth of 3 inches is sufficient for the short 
time the plants are in the flats. 
Drainage.—No matter what type of receptacle is used 
the bottom should have holes to let out the excess mois- 
ture. If the boxes are of wood the bottoms should have 
several holes bored in them or the boards should be 
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