like.
In large buildings there is no saving in timber, only the substitution
of small sizes for large--the great saving is in the labor, which is
quite important.

The following are some of the advantages claimed for the Balloon Frame:

1. The principal labor of framing is dispensed with.

2. It is a far cheaper frame to raise.

3. It is stronger and more durable than any other frame.

4. Any stick can be removed, and another put in its place, without
disturbing the strength of those remaining--in fact, the whole building
can be renewed stick by stick.

5. It is adapted to every style of building, and better adapted for all
irregular forms.

6. It is forty per cent. cheaper than any other known style of frame.

7. It embraces strength, security, comfort and economy, and can be put
up without the aid of a mechanic.

Established in 1846.

"THE HORTICULTURIST,"

AND JOURNAL OF RURAL ART AND RURAL TASTE.

Published Monthly at Two Dollars and Fifty Cents per Annum, Twenty-five
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GRAPE CULTURE,
FLOWERS,
RURAL ARCHITECTURE,
FRUITS,
GARDENING,
LANDSCAPE ADORNMENT,
AND RURAL PURSUITS.

Forming an annual volume of 400 royal octavo pages handsomely
Illustrated.

The Author of _My Farm of Edgewood_,
The Author of _Ten Acres Enough_,
The Author of _The Grape Culturist_,
The Author of _Flowers for Parlor and Garden_,
The Author of _American Fruit Grower's Guide_.
Rev. Dr. CRESCY,

and others of the best practical talent and ability, both East and West,
write regularly.

_Back Volumes and Numbers supplied._

GEO. E. & F. W. WOODWARD,

PUBLISHERS, 37 PARK ROW, N. Y.

WOODWARD'S GRAPERIES

AND

HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS,

By Geo. E. & F. W. Woodward,

ARCHITECTS AND HORTICULTURISTS.

A new, practical, and original Work on the design and construction of
all classes of Horticultural Buildings, including Hot-beds, Propagating
Houses, Hot and Cold Graperies, Orchard Houses, Conservatories, &c.,
with the best modes of heating, &c. Elegantly Illustrated. Being the
result of an extensive professional practice.

GEO. E. & F. W. WOODWARD,
PUBLISHERS,
_Office of the "Horticulturist," 37 PARK ROW, N. Y._

GEO. E. & F. W. WOODWARD,

PUBLISHERS

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