. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. jgio. The American Florist. 715 Indoor Grapes. ED. AMERICAN FLOKIST; Please give me some directions with regard to the growing of grapes to apply in New York state, best shape and size of house, liow it should run (north and south or east and west), heating, dimensions of borders indoors and out. soil for borders, varieties, and water and keep the border dry and warm. It will thus be seen the sur- face line of the border having been decided on, that a depth of four feet will be needed to allow for a layer of concr
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. jgio. The American Florist. 715 Indoor Grapes. ED. AMERICAN FLOKIST; Please give me some directions with regard to the growing of grapes to apply in New York state, best shape and size of house, liow it should run (north and south or east and west), heating, dimensions of borders indoors and out. soil for borders, varieties, and water and keep the border dry and warm. It will thus be seen the sur- face line of the border having been decided on, that a depth of four feet will be needed to allow for a layer of concrete and 18 inches of broken brick or stone. If the question were asked of successful growers all would admit that good drainage is of the first im- portance. With regard to the best ma-. PRIZE WINNING DECORATED AUTO BY MARCHE & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. any other information likely to help a young gardener. Beginner. The house we have found to be the most suitable for growing grapes is an even span, facing east and west— that is to say, one end to stand north and the other due south, an arrange- ment which exposes the vines on each 6ide to an equal share of sunlight. The whole being glass, an abundance of air and light, so essential to the maturing of the wood and fruit, can at all times be obtained. In regard to the dimensions of the house, much depends on what quantity is required. We recommend houses 22 feet wide with a center walk about three feet with top and bottom ventilation. In the arrangements of hot-water pipes the heating engineer must, of course, be guided by local conditions. As heated air naturally ascends, it is ad- visable to avoid too close proximity to the stems of the vines, to place the tiers of pipes near the ground line and in the coldest part of the house. For early graperies more piping is re- quired that in late ones, but to in- sure an abundance of heat in severe weather and to avoid overheating at all times the shrewd man will always furnish the h
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