. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 1984 WINTER PROTECTION .lly sprinkled w the woodwork until the conoi and one-half barrels of ceni yard of concrete, that costs, six dollars, somewhat less if gravel is moderate. Build in June or July, so that the concrete will lie thoroughl} dry before frost The construction of i brick roof is shown in Pig 2741
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 1984 WINTER PROTECTION .lly sprinkled w the woodwork until the conoi and one-half barrels of ceni yard of concrete, that costs, six dollars, somewhat less if gravel is moderate. Build in June or July, so that the concrete will lie thoroughl} dry before frost The construction of i brick roof is shown in Pig 2741 No 4 ton Crete could aNo be used A good grade hotbed sash makes the best glass roof All sills cross bais, etc , should be made of cypress and painted Thewoodwotk must be made strong to endure the continual e\ posures It isfalse econ omy to stint m qnaii tity or quality In eel lars for nursery stock Pigs J7i7-Jl. WINTER PROTECTION difficulty in keeping plants in good condition is ,' to the condensation of moisture within the pits les when it is impossible to open them on account \ .re weather; therefore no more water should be than is absolutely needed. As long as the weather permits, keep the sashes )tf or the windows open ii^ht mil d ly, and after ^ lid I 1 u up whenever OS il It On sunnj dajs â entilate whenever the hirraometer registers n er 20° F , but do not (gin until the sun tlikes the frames, and 'lilt off early m the yv. l^yrhiffi ith the tury of 2739 durable stonne pit or cellar for very large plants iiâ' paper being used Planks may irds or the root may be double t foot deep makes the best floor, ilf loam where plants are to be ti floni should be used only where 111 II I 1 litid for keeping e\ ergreen plants with soft foliage m good condition To change the air in large cellars is more troublesome, here It is advisable to build open fireplace in tht rtect The SI, piotectf nils should I set tl^' 27 iS should be done about ' (_ in also be gi\fii to 1 b\ mits and sh
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