. Water-lilies and how to grow them, with chapters on the proper making of ponds and the use of accessory plants. The tank is 8 x 4 ft. and was made of concrete. It cost $ all told{For details see page 29) Plate IV.—CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION FOR SMALL TANKS. 4J J4 5^ «j SL ticS > V j3?J=! ^-^ Is nj H ECONOMICAL POND CONSTRUCTION 23 pipes and connected with the water system,may surround the pond. This will veryeffectually flush the pond, but is not necessarysince a single faucet through which the watercan be turned on from time to time is amplysufficient to remove any scum which mayaccumula
. Water-lilies and how to grow them, with chapters on the proper making of ponds and the use of accessory plants. The tank is 8 x 4 ft. and was made of concrete. It cost $ all told{For details see page 29) Plate IV.—CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION FOR SMALL TANKS. 4J J4 5^ «j SL ticS > V j3?J=! ^-^ Is nj H ECONOMICAL POND CONSTRUCTION 23 pipes and connected with the water system,may surround the pond. This will veryeffectually flush the pond, but is not necessarysince a single faucet through which the watercan be turned on from time to time is amplysufficient to remove any scum which mayaccumulate on the surface of the pond. Ofcourse an overflow, connected with a drainor silt-pit, must be provided. This shouldbe placed in position before the laying of thefoundation is begun. A narrow drain pipewill be sufficient for all requirements. The cost of construction of a lo x 24 of the above character is: LABOUR Excavating, i man, I day $ Masons, 2 men, 2 days MATERIAL Brick and cement $ Clay, piping, etc • Total $ Larger ponds are arranged on the sameprinciple and their cost is greater inproportion. 24 WATER-LILIES Ponds entirely made of concrete areadapted to formal
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