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V Hot Beds and Cold Frames. E 15
COLD FRAMES.
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an early start in the spring and a late finish in the fall. By
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space is practically doubled and the highest garden efhciency
attained. The cold frame is very easily managed and is a
great factor in the production of vegetables especially
adapted to it.
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WHAT IS A COLD FRAME? The terms "hot bed" and cold
frame" are used synonymously by persons uninformed and
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