. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 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 obtai
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 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 house with ample piping. The trellis on which the vines are to be trained is an important part of the structure. This should not be less than 12 inches away from the glass, the mode of supporting the wires being a matter of detail. In the formation of the border it is usual to make it the width of the house, but instead of making it all at once it is advisable to make half the border the first year and add each year as the roots may require until completed. It may vary in depth from two feet to 2 feet 6 inches, and there should not be less than from one to two feet of drainage in tarry 6ff the terial for making the border we would recommend fresh virgin loam, which includes any kind of old turf fro
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