The American journal of horticulture and florist's companion . houses on a more liberal scale than those before presented. They have Chapter on Greenhouses. 211 the essential qualities of being unique in design, compact in their arrange-ment, and economical in their working. This range is designed for Edward S. Rand, jun., for his estate of GlenRidge, Dedham, about six miles from Boston ; and is to be erected a shortdistance from the residence, in full view from the front. An upland meadow,with a gravel subsoil, as affording perfect drainage, was selected as beingmost desirable, owing to its b
The American journal of horticulture and florist's companion . houses on a more liberal scale than those before presented. They have Chapter on Greenhouses. 211 the essential qualities of being unique in design, compact in their arrange-ment, and economical in their working. This range is designed for Edward S. Rand, jun., for his estate of GlenRidge, Dedham, about six miles from Boston ; and is to be erected a shortdistance from the residence, in full view from the front. An upland meadow,with a gravel subsoil, as affording perfect drainage, was selected as beingmost desirable, owing to its being sheltered on its north and west sides bythe dwelling, and by some large trees that would effectually break the prev-alent winds. The approach from the road being necessarily of a circuitousform, it was desirable that some plan should be adopted that would pre-sent a pleasing aspect on all sides. It was also desirable not to obstructthe view any For this place, this plan was designed. In its external appearance, themost prominent feature is the cold-viner)^ (L). Being of the curvilinearform, its ornamental sash and handsome entrance, with the cupola risingin graceful lines, present a very easy and pleasing appearance, and preparethe mind for the freedom of taste and the enjoyment of the pleasureswithin. 212 Chapter on Greenhouses. Adjoining the cold-vinery west are the plant-houses (B and D); fromwhich, on its north and south sides, a wing is extended (F and C). That on the south side has an ornamental front, with inner doors tobreak the winds on entrance. That on the north side will be the principalbusiness-entrance, being the nearest to the dwelling. This is in form of a handsome gable, with suitable doors to conform tothe rest. Adjoining the plant-houses on the west is the forcing-vinery (A), runningnorth and south. This also on its west side has a handsome entrance, andsimilar to its east and south fronts. On the north en
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