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American homes and gardens (1905)

New York, Munn and Co · leaf 56

An illustration from American homes and gardens, 1905, leaf 56
s so does not seem to be at all clear, for one wouldthink that the plants would be more capable of standing thedegree of cold than the Japanese lilies. It is obvious that it is only hardy kinds of plants whichcould be retarded, and even with these the matter of theadjustment of the temperature is… … of investigation and the secret of the exact temperaturewhich is most desirable for each plant is jealously guardedby firms who make a specialty of retardation. It is an interesting experience to visit a plant retardingestablishment. By far the most prominent feature is thehuge cold storage…

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