. 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 WINTER PROTECTION and occas4onally sprinkled with the hose. Do not attach the woodwork until the concrete is fully hardened. One an(^ one-half barrels of cement make about one cubic yard of concrete, that costs, in place, between five and six dollars, somewhat less if the cost of labor, s
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. 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 WINTER PROTECTION and occas4onally sprinkled with the hose. Do not attach the woodwork until the concrete is fully hardened. One an(^ one-half barrels of cement make about one cubic yard of concrete, that costs, in place, between five and six dollars, somewhat less if the cost of labor, sand and gravel is moderate. Build in June or July, so that the concrete will be thoroughly dry before frost. The construction of a brick roof is shown in Fig. 2741, No. 4. Con- crete could also be used. A good grade hotbed sash makes the best glass roof. All sills, cross-bars, etc., should be made of cypress and painted. The woodwork must be made strong to endure the continual ex- posures. It is false econ- omy to stint in quan- tity or quality. In cel- lars for nursery stock. Figs. 2737-41, a compara- tively small amount of light is required, and the low roof is boarded in and shingled, building paper being used. Planks may be substituted for boards, or the roof may be double. Sand or gravel, one foot deep, makes the best floor, or half sand and half loam where plants are to be heeled-in. A concrete floor should be used only where the drainage is absolutely' perfect. The sides and ends should be banked with leaves or other material. See Fig. 27H8. In the vicinity of Bos- ton this should be done about November 15. The same covering can also be given to low roofs. The glass is protected by mats and shutters. See Hofheds. It is a good plan to have on hand an extra supply of dry meadow hay to give additional shelter in zero weather. Care and Management. —Pits, e.g. Nos. 1, 2 and M, in Fig. 2741, like greenhouses, should carry more than one"crop." In early autumn they h