Design No. 19
This design is of a plant-house of larger dimensions than any we have heretofore given. Its form was determined by its location. Fig. 52 is a perspective.
The principal building runs east and west. This is divided by a brick wall into two unequal parts, that facing the south being the largest. On the north side we have first, at the west end, a small Camellia house. It would be also adapted to Orchids, Caladiums, Begonias, Ferns, and all plants requiring partial shade. Next we have a moderate sized bed-room for the man who attends to the boilers, one of which is in the next room. These two rooms are covered with boards bent to the curve of the roof and battened instead of glass. On the south of these three rooms is a hot grapery, to be used as a “second” house. Next, on the east, is a house designated “Forcing House” in the plan. (See Fig. 53.) It should be “Hot House,” as this room is not adapted to forcing purposes. It is intended for plants that require a high temperature to keep them in good health. East of this is a room, or a “potting shed.” Being covered with glass, it is well adapted to growing Mushrooms, propagating plants, &c., all the room not being needed for potting purposes. By the side of this room is another boiler room, and on the south another Hot Grapery, to be used as a “first” house. Then, on the east is the Cold Grapery, of goodly dimensions. Last of all we have a Green-house of large size south of the Hot-house. Thus, under one roof, we have all that is needed on a large place. We do not wish to be understood as saying that it is always best to put these houses in this particular shape; but where money is no particular object, and architectural effect is sought for, this form gives an opportunity in its broken outlines for considerable display.