Ci V-^ ?«.■: LOU THE FOi.lE F. TV C :'"■ .) -.T V ~ ";-— - :!.*»: fJjjWVN^;- NationaJ Trust for Historic Preservation Library of the University of Maryland, College Park a/' Foley be-Lier- boi It a^c;^ heated. 0^'ref-n Nno Daylighled Factory at Forest Park, III. Building Better Greenhouses To QUOTE from the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. "It is always desirable to secure greenhouse material from concerns making a specialty of their manufacture, as practically all parts of a greenhouse are of special character and have been evolved through many years of experience in building such structures."* For over 25 years we have been designing and building greenhouses, and supplying material for their erection. The superiority of Foley Houses is recognized from coast to coast. Among the hundreds of structures which carry the Foley name are the establishments of our most prominent commercial growers and the private houses of the country's best known men, as well as many of the largest institutional buildings. Many of the leading improvements in design and construction of greenhouses were originated by us. Founded on the idea of building greenhouses that would give the greatest service with the smallest cost of maintenance, this company has, by faithfully living up to this ideal, established a reputation for quality that usually makes price a secondary consideration. Foley Better-Built Greenhouses are today standards of comparison in design, quality and dependability. S5 folio 'Bulletin 131S U. S. Dept. of Ag. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Company Designers and Builders of Greenhouses Heating Systems FOREST PARK ILLINOIS (A Suburb of Chicago) -I C; ; O I ■ O What the Foley Organization Means to You THE building of greenhouses is a com- plicated, highly specialized process that must be done right, else the resulting structure is a source of constant expense and dissatisfaction to the owner. Philip (Phil) J. Foley When Philip J. Foley founded this business a great number of greenhouses were built with wood supports and frames. To this work Mr. Foley brought his years of previous experience in the wood-working, milling, and general construction business. Because of this he quickly stepped to the forefront in many improvements in the design of green- houses. With the introduction of metal members, the wood construction was lightened, but other structural problems were increased. Now, there are more different elements to be considered in the making, erection, and fitting of a greenhouse than in most other structures. And usually one concern is entrusted with all the work; therefore, that firm should be selected which has proven its ability to design, fabricate, erect, fit and heat the house most economically and satis- factorily. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Company have proven this beyond all question by the thou- sands of commercial ranges, and private and institutional houses they have built. Architectural Department While standardized forms, units, and parts are used in all Foley greenhouses, we feel that every job is a special installation. Each owner has his own problems of location, use. .-irchtlertuT'il Dc'pcirltntiit IVoodworking Shop bench arrangement, exposure, and shape. We accordingly maintain a full architectural drafting force to plan the layout and con- struction. For those who buy their materials and do their own erecting, there is a special satis- faction in knowing that every piece is designed and fabricated to exactly fit its place — and that it is adequate for the task it is to perform. Heating Department The biggest problem of the green- house is the heat. The system must be ample for the type of flowers or vegetables to be grown, yet it must not be so large that it is a fuel waster. Heating experts with years of expe- rience plan every installation. The result is that Foley Greenhouse Heat- - ing has the reputation for the most satisfactory and most economical operation of any in the country today. In many cases we have been called upon to replace heating that was unsatisfac- torily designed by others. Foley's Facilities The new Foley plant — erected since our big fire — is a model of arrange- ment and daylighting. Work pro- duced is of the highest type because working conditions are ideal. Woodworking Shop In this big daylighted shop are found special machines for shaping and molding the various types of wood members. Many of these machines are of our own design, unlike any in use elsewhere. They are used in the manufac- ture of the improved Foley woodwork patterns that are far superior to the ordinary type of mill work found in most greenhouses. .S'.'r'iV jihl Pipe Storage LooKing East Through Iron Shop The Iron Shop Housed in a special building is the iron and pipe shop. Here are fabricated all metal parts now so necessary in the modern green- house— from cutting the pipe that support the sides of a ten foot house to the completion of all structural members for the most up-to- date iron frame range. From drill press to bending block, this complete equipment enables us to manufacture all the parts for every type of greenhouse construction. Our Mammolh Warehouse The Warehouses These are a revelation to visiting greenhouse men, for here are stored, under ideal condi- tions, our great stock of woodwork, steel, pipe, glass, etc. Our private switch serves our warehouses and shops, giving direct shipping connections to all parts of the country. Shipments from our plant carry Chicago freight rates, as we are located in the Chicago Switching District. The Lumber Yard The big acreage of our new plant gives us extensive space for storing and curing lumber before it is sent to the woodworking shop. Each piece must be exactly right before it is used. Materials In our different Bulletins on the various types of houses, we treat fully on the kinds of material we use, and the great care exercised in their selection and inspection. The best of materials, fabricated by skilled men, under ideal conditions, from plans and designs by experienced greenhouse builders, make Foley Greenhouses — in every sense of the word— Better Built and Heated Greenhouses. South End of Lumber Yard A Few Regular Buyers of Foley Better Built Greenhouses Frank OechsUn, Chicago, 111. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111. Forest Home Cemetery Co. Forest Park, 111. Geo. Souster, Elgin, III. Immense Slocks of Finished Wood Work Smith, The Florist, Danville, 111. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. W. H. Ludeke, Glen EUyn, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. Baur. Steinkamp & Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros., Indianapolis, Ind. H. C. Bohne. Indianapolis, Ind. Doswell Floral Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind. Lanternier. Florists, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Keinble-Smith Co., Boone, Iowa. J. C. Rennison Co., Sioux City, Iowa. James Matthewson, Sheboygan, Wis. The Miles Co., Oshkosh, Wis. C. Merkel & Sons, Mentor, Ohio. Altimo Culture Co., Canfield, Ohio. Kirchner. the Florist, Cleveland, Ohio. Cook & Neubert Co., Cleveland, Ohio. A. G. Heinrichs, Cleveland, Ohio. Fred Kuhfeld, Cleveland, Ohio. Bebb Floral Co., Muskogee, Okla. John Brown Floral Co., Gates Mill, Ohio. Rocky River Ghse. Co., Rocky River. Ohio. Ohio Greenhouse Co., Rocky River, Ohio. Goldwood Ghse Co., Rocky River. Ohio. Walker Floral Co.. Youngstown, Ohio. Great Northern Railway Co., St. Paul, Minn. Merriam Park Floral Co., Merriam Park, Minn. Mazey, the Florist, Minneapolis, Minn. W. J. Rodgers, Blair, Neb. Joseph Thomas, Greensburg, Pa. Samuel Stamm, Freeport, Pa. Chas. H. Plumb Co., Detroit, Mich. Breitmeyer's. Detroit, Mich. Englemann Bros., Maryville. Mo. Jas. D. Ragan, Hickman Mills. Mo. Bourdet Floral Co., St. Louis. Mo. Johnson Bros., Inc., Memphis, Tenn. Maxwell & Co., Tulsa, Okla. R. C. Kerr Co., Houston. Texas. J. P. Russell c& Sons. Atlanta, Ga. Jno. B. Murray, East Point, Ga. BULLETIN PF24 Foley Better Built Greenhouses Pipe Frame and Semi-Iron Frame OF the types of greenhouse construction now recognized as satisfactory, the more popular are those known as the "Pipe Frame" and "Semi-Iron Frame." This is probably due to the fact that they are of lower cost; are better adapted to smaller houses; and can be erected by ordinary labor. The Pipe and S e m i - I r o n Frame houses derive their names from the fact that the roof bars, while an integral part of the structure, are carried on pipe purlins, and purlin sup- ports, also of pipe. The Foley Construction In FOLEY Pipe or Semi- Iron Frame g reen houses there are many exclusive features — improve- ments— all of advantage to the grower. Some of these are essentials of construction, others are in details, but all make for a better green- house : one that will have a longer life and less operating and upkeep cost. There are several variations in our Pipe Frame construction. Each has its advantages and its friends among the growers. Interior of 4f Semi-Iron Frame Grcenliouse built for Paul M. Halbrooks, Newark, O. Clear California redwood roof bars, 24' long — in one piece, not spliced. Two rotvs of vents, hinged at ridge; side vents with station- ary glass belozc. On the following pages we illustrate and describe, in detail, the different types of side- walls, eave, and gutter construction, of purlins and supports, of ridges and roof bar con- nections. To determine the form or type best suited to your needs, the following points must be taken into considera- tion. Size of green- house. Location, both in connection with existing buildings and contour of the land. Use, whether for vegetables or flowers, or fruit. Style — de- tached or con- nected house. Future Addi - tions. If you want any advice call on our Engineer- ing and Service Departments for help. There is no charge for this service. Whether you want to purchase the material and erect your own house, or prefer to have us build the house complete, with heating in- stalled and benches built, we are always glad to submit estimates of cost. Call on us any time. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co Designers and Builders of Greenhouses Heating Systems FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS (A Suburb of Chicago) SPECIFICATIONS and DETAILS Type T Ridge Crowned Channel Gutter- * Patented. CWADC LlNE'-^ i ^Calv U Bout ' G-^v U Bokr /:0 ONCHCTC Fig. 500 Cross Section Detail of Wall and Roof of Foley Semi-Iron Frame House 'a'ith Crowned Channel Gutter, Side I'ents; and Station- ary Glass and IVood Wall bclozv. Concrete wall can be used if desired. FOUNDATION — On the firmness of the foundation depends the solidity of the house. Sidewall* posts should be set in concrete piers or footings extending three feet below grade line. If concrete sidewalls are used, piers should have this same depth, but the wall itself need not go so deep. Piers or footings for purlin posts should be set at least two feet deep. CAUTION — Where ground has been filled in, care should be taken to extend all piers or footings through fill into solid ground below. IRON WORK — The iron work consists of gutter or eave posts, channel gutters and angle eaves, purlin supports, purlins, trusses, gable braces, and tie rods together with the fittings and brackets and clamps to hold the various members in place. GUTTER OR EAVE POSTS— 2-incli pipe, either black or galvanized, accurately cut so that the brackets fit perfectly. GALVANIZED CHANNEL GUTTERS— 7-inch galvanized steel channels of our special shape. (See details on page 4.) This design in patented. GALVANIZED ANGLE EAVES— 3X2x!4-inch galvanized steel angles, carefully machined. (See page 5 for details.) GALVANIZED ANGLE DRIP CONDUCTOR— 2x2x'8-inch galvanized angles; amply large to take care of all condensation and provided with sufficient down spouts; can easily be removed for cleaning. PURLINS — Usually ii.J-inch pipe connected to the purlin supports and braces with split tees, bolted directly through the supports and braces. There are sufficient purlins supplied to prevent sagging of the roof bars which are attached to purlins by galvanized purlin pipe straps. PURLIN SUPPORTS — Pipe set in concrete footings and attached to the purlins by Foley belted-through split tees. BRACES — Pipe held securely by the Foley bolted-through fittings. GABLE BRACING — Steel flats, angles, pipe, and pipe back-bracing are furnished where necessary to insure absolute rigidity. \\'e exercise the utmost care in the design of all Foley gables. TIE RODS — Usually f^-inch round steel and wherever possible extending through gutter posts, and drawn tight with nut on opposite side. Where impossible to run through posts, they are attached with suitable lugs to the underside of the gutter, WOODWORK — Foley woodwork is noted for its high quality. From sill to ridge, clear California Redwood is used — absolutely free from sap, knots, and other defects. All of our lumber is thoroughly air dried before being manufactured, insuring perfect, smooth milling. This makes painting a pleasure, and gives a fin- ished, moisture proof surface to the completed job. See Bulletin W\V24 for details. Where we furnish the complete house, or complete list of woodwork, roof bars are manufactured with screw holes bored at the factor), top and bottom, for attaching at ridge and gutter; no nails needed, thus eliminating even.- possibility of splitting the bars. Ao splits mean no rot. The bars are carefully beveled for the ridge and cut accurately for the gutter, making assembly on tiie job an easy matter. Foley side bars are cut to exact length and fitted for sill, and bored at sill and at FOLEY BETTER BUILT AND HEATED GREENHOUSES mm top for nails. The gable bars are cut on bottom for gable We have made a feature of this because splices weaken plate, and are bored at bottom for nails. the roof, are expensive to erect, and cause drip in the A very distinctive feature about Foley woodwork is the house, as well as glass breakage. Ask for Bulletin WW24, fact that on houses up to 43 feet in width, the roof bars which gives full details and cross sections of all Foley are furnished in one piece — NOT SPLICED. California Redwood Millwork. 7' Ciu.vwaiu C*0«MCD 'PATENTtD" r-0jiio'.3-o pp All ScHcwa OalvahiZcb dCRCW Hovi.9 Im Roor Bars Corid \t fACTour Fig. 501 Cross Section Detail of Foley Crowned Channel Gutter Used in Valley. 5c"n» Hoirj Ih Root ftwis Boneo At Factowt I Bar Baacnet $ in CONCRtTf WaU.- A '^1 ^:, 3 2=^; -SriiT Po9rDRAn«T All 5c«kwi C*t,v*<«iz(( Fig. 502 Cross Section of Foley Angle Eave zi'itli Concrete Wall and Stationary Glass. Wood wall can be used if desired. Do Not Cut This Book. Refer to Illustrations by Figure 3 Scmw Holes In Root B»"s Boked A-r F.ciosi Zinc Claunc Synif Fig. 503 Cross Section of Foley .4ngle Eave with Side Vents, Stationary Glass and Wood Wall belozv. Concrete wall can be used if desired. Number When Writing. FOLEYil7Jfi^EiVE^SGREEN HOUSES The Foley Crowned Channel Gutter "GALVANIZED" THE Foley Crowned Steel Gutter (Patented) is made of a 7-inch structural steel channel, arched or crowned at the center approximately ^g of an inch, while the sides remain upright — an exclusive Foley feature. This construction is of great advantage. On the outside of the house, because of its breadth and the vertical sides, it is the easiest gutter made to walk in and work from, for the upright sides give more room than gutters with angle sides. The broad, deep gutter has a larger water carrying capacity than is ordinarily found. The primary value of the Foley Crowned Gutter is its freedom from the troublesome drip and sweat falling on walks, benches, and stock, as is the case with the old- fashioned gutters. Due to the crowning, the edges are lowered and the center of the bottom is raised, giving the underside a concave surface. As water always flows to the lowest point, not only the drip and the condensation from roof bars, but also the sweat from the gutter itself, naturally flows to the edges, the lowest point, and drops into the drip conductors. With ordinary types of gutters, the drip and condensation travel all over the undersur- face of the gutter, dripping on walks, benches and stock, instead of into the drip conductor. The Foley Gutter is drip-proof, because all moisture goes into the drip conductors. The gutter is placed in the Foley Malleable Iron Gutter Bracket, which, fitted securely to the gutter posts, holds both the gutter and the ends of the roof bars at the bracket. Through holes in the channel, galvanized car- Patent No. 1,472,120 riage bolts fasten the gutter to the bracket, using Foley gutter cement, making an extremely rigid and watertight construction, and \et one verv easilv erected. Fig. 504 Foley Crowned Chaniiet Steel Gutter, Shoiving Iiiterinediale Bar Brackets, etc. The intermediate roof bars are attached to the sides of the gutters by the Foley Patented Malleable Bar Brack- ets. See illustration and description on opposite page. When the gutter is used on an outside wall, a galvanized steel angle lintel is securely bolted to the underside of the gutter to which the wood attaches — making a positive wind break. The gutter and drip conductors are galvanized b\ the liot process after being fabricated. As far as possible and practicable, the steel gutter, angle eaves and drip conductors are furnished so that 6 lengths will cover :oo feet; meaning fewer joints, fewer splices, fewer bolts, and a saving of labor in erection. Roof Bars Screwed to Bar Bracket. Open End Permits Easy Paint- Galiaiiiced Angle Drip Gondii ct or Easily Re- moved for Cleaning. Fig. 505 Foley Croiuned Channel Gutter. Bolted to Each Gutter Bracket u'ith 4 Carriage Bolts. ABOVE ILLVSTRATIOX LESS THAN HALF ACTUAL SIZE. Malleable Gutter Bracket Securely Set Screzi'cd to Pipe Gutter Posts; or Can Be Bolted Through if Desired. FOLEYrNVfi^Ei^A^SGREEN HOUSES The Foley Angle Iron Eave "GALVANIZED' THIS eave plate, because exposed to the heat of the interior of the house, rapidly thaws any ice, snow or sleet ; it is self clearing. A 3X2xj4-inch steel angle is cut to exact length and punched for post bracket bolts. Eave plate is mounted on Fig. 506 Foley Galvanised Angle Iron Eave Shoimng Roof Bar Brackets. the Foley Improved Eave Brackets which are bolted securely to the eave posts. The shape of this bracket is such that it fits into the mside of the angle and is bolted to the 2-inch side, thus holding it absolutely firm and rigid. Galvanized sash hinges, where side ventilation is used, are bolted directly to the underside of the 3-inch leg of ZtNC Gu«rNO Strip Galvanizco Anole Iron Eave Plate ^LL Screws Galvanized Screw Holes In Roof Bars Bored At Factory Fig. 509 Section Thru Foley Angle Eave. Showing Close Coupled Construction. the angle. One leg of the galvanized angle Drip Con- ductor snugly sets up under the 2-inch leg of the eave plate and catches all condensation and drip. Another big advantage of the Foley Improved Angle Eave is the "close coupled" construction, bringing all shadow producing members close together, thus reducing the shade line to a minimum. Roof bars are connected to the angle-eave by the Foley Patented Roof Bar Brackets which attach without bolts or nuts. The Angle Iron Eave and Drip Conductors are gal- vanized by the hot process after fabrication, insuring complete galvanization. The Foley Roof Bar Bracket Patented Fig. 507 Foley Roof Bar Brackets for Croicned Channel Gutter Between Gutter Posts. Fig. 508 Foley Roof Bar Brackets for Angle Eave Throughout. Ti NO DRILLING— NO BOLTS. IHIS is one of the most valuable improvements in greenhouse construction ever made. By the Foley patented design, the roof bars are securely at- tached to the brackets and held in place by galvanized screws. The bracket is of skeleton design, allowing air to circulate to every part of the end of the roof bar. By keeping the bar away from the gutter or eave plate, the end of a Foley roof bar is always dry, and easy to keep painted. Roof bars held by the Foley Brackets do not rot out on the ends. These brackets, made of malleable iron, attach to the side of the Channel Gutter, and the Foley Improved Angle Eave, ivithout drilling and uithout the use of bolts. Simply set in place and drive to seat with a hammer. The.\' hold so securely and firmly that they "stay put" — being of malleable iron, the>' will not break. Zinc glaz- ing strips fit inside of, and are held rigidly by the bar brackets, which are designed especially for this purpose. These zinc strips hold the glass firmly in place, making a ueathertight joint. Each Eave Bar Bracket and Gutter Bar Bracket is specially molded with glass stops which, together with zinc strips, make glass slipping absolute!) impossible — a FOLEY feature. FOLEYr>7J?rEi"T^E^SGREEN HOUSES The Foley Wood Gutter and Eave FOR those growers who prefer the wood gutter and eave construction we have improved the original designs until the ones we offer are, we believe, abso- lutely free of faults. Set on the pipe supports with broad bearing brackets bolted to the pipe posts and securely screwed from below with galvanized screws, they form a very rigid, strong construction. See detail, Fig. 516. Bringing to this construction nearly two score years of experience in wood working, we have given such careful thought to every detail of design and assembly that growers prefer Foley perfect w-oodwork. And in manu- facture and fitting they are so accurately milled and cut that erection is exceedingly simple. See Bulletin WVV24 for full woodw'ork details and description. Roof Bans Borco At Factomv ZCB SiLl. Amo Bab Tic Witm \i Sc«^3 5cnrw3 Haj9 In Root Bam* BoittD At FACTotn GvAM-^^'^S^ •*«• Ca>^ PkATC 3i E PtATl . 0»>" CoNDvCToa ,J^Po«tB*aC«t , ^cnI.w■ 4«ua*>n> Cross Section H'ooii Cutter with Side Sash and Stalionarv Glass and il'ood Wall bcloxv. Concrete ■zvnll can be used if desired. Fig. Cross Section Jl'ood Gutter, Stationary Side Glass and H'ood li'all below. Concrete wall can be used if desired. Fig. 512 Cross Section Hood Eave Plate, Stationary Side Glass and IVood Wall below. ^Concrete wall can be used if desired. 6 Cross Section Wood Eave Plate, Side Sash and Stationary Bars below. Concrete wall can be used if desired. FOLEYil7JffErA^SGREEN HOUSES Details of Foley Wood Eave and Gutter All Foley woodwork, from sill to ridge, is of everlasting California Redwood ; the wood that knows no rot. line or the ridge a trifle high or low, the joint be- tween the sill and roof bar adjusts itself to a per- fect fit. With a bevel sill there would be a gap at heel or at top of bar, weakening the joint and permitting water to enter. In other words, the bars resting on the Foley Con- centric Sill act like a ball and socket joint. Narrow Houses Built with I Gutter Bottoms, Cut from 2XI0". frojii 3x8" ; Wider Houses, Cut N the scientific design of the Foley Wood Gutter, every possible element was considered — the principal ones were tight joints and the rapid disposal of water. First : The gutter bottom is so molded on the outer or upper surface that it is slightly dished, instead of being flat, as in the old types. This permits quite an accumula- tion of water to be carried off without its even touching the joint between sill and gutter. This means that chances of decay in this joint are practically eliminated. A Decided Foley Advantage Note the detail of the Foley gutter sill construction. You will see that it has a perfectly round top. This we term the "Foley Concentric Sill." Its advantages are many. The hundreds of growers and builders who have either seen or used this construction during the past quarter century all agree that it is far in the lead of the bevel sill, both in ease of erection and strength of structure as well as disposal of condensation drip. And all this advantage at no greater cost than the less desirable bevel sill, for it cuts from the same size lumber. With the sill perfectly round, the ends of the roof bars are cut in the same circular manner so that at the bearing point they absolutely fit with a full contact at whatever angle they are attached to the sill. Thus, in the erection of your house, should the gutter be slightly out of The second big advantage of the Foley Concentric Sill construction is the disposal of all condensation drip in a scientific manner. At the bottom of the eave or gutter is attached an ample drip gutter to carry off all drip. The end of the roof bar is cut back at the heel as far as the condensation groove so that as the condensation flows down this groove, it runs out the end and drops directly into the drip con- ductor, absolutely free of the sill, or bar. Fig. 515 Wood Eavc Plate WrTw Conccnthic Sill Awo Drip Conductor 5hom/inc Galvanized 5iLL And Bar Ties All Screws Galvanized Screw Holes In Roof Bars Bored At Factorv With the bevel sill, ordinarily the drip grooves fill up at the lower end of the bar until they overflow and drizzle down the side of the sill or bar, or soak in between the sill and end of the bar, where it is bound to cause rot. At this point absolute dryness and strength are essential, for here the greater part of the roof load and snow load are carried. Fig. 516 Split-To[> Flange Post Bracket. Wood Gutter or Eavc Plate. Do Not Cut This Book. However, if bevel sill is preferred, we can supply it at the same price. On orders for cut and fitted woodwork, screw holes in roof bars at ridge and gutter are bored at factory ; every piece is accurately cut, making erection easy. In all Foley Houses with wood gutters and wood eaves, as far as practicable, we space posts on 5'-7 " centers, to prevent sagging, because we have found that wider spac- ing allows gutters to sag. Use Figure Number When Writing. 7 FOLEYi^NVf^E^^A^SGREEN HOUSES Foley Ridge Construction THE distinctive features of Foley Ridge Construc- tion are its strength, its firmness, and its tightness. Due to the fact that all parts are cut and fitted accurately — at the factory — each piece sets snugly in its place and bars are held firmly by galvanized screws instead of nails. And all screw holes in bars are factory bored so that there is no chance of end splits. Added to this, the bars on both sides of the ridge are firmly held together and to the ridge by the Foley Im- proved Ridge and Bar Tie (galvanized). Of the several forms of ridge construction, the four types illustrated below give the details of the most popular. Riooc WtTn Cap Showing Vcnt 5a9h AnoGalvanizcd RioQC Am) Bar Ties Ridge With Galvanized Ridge And Bar Ties Showing Vent Sash Hinged To Header For Vents On Both Sides Sc«cw Houcs In Roof Bars BoRro At Factory All Screws Galvanized Type "T" With ventilation both sides, hinged at the ridge, it is the most practical for it can be opened for considerable ventilation without admitting rain. And either side can be opened "with the wind" for ventilation without draft. Ridge With Galvanized Ridge And Bar Ties Showing Vent Sash Hinged To Ridoe For Vents One Side Op Alternating Vents. Galvanized Hinoc V/iTH 1^ Screws Galvanized Riooe And Bar Tic With li Screws Screw Holes In RoofBar Boreo At Factobv AuL Screws Galvamiicd Type "H" With ventilation both sides, hinged at the header or seat strip. RiDOE Wi-™ Galvanized Riogc And Bar Tics Showing Vent 5a3M With Cap UsedWmcre Vent S^sm Af?c Hinged To Header Fo« VtNTs Owe Sioe Or Alternatino Vents Galvanize And Bar Tie With \% Screws Screw Holes In Roor Bars Borco At Tactopy All Screws GAuvANizto Type "R" Scwtw Holc» In Roor BarS Borco At F*CTO»r All Screws Galvanized Type "U" With ventilation one side, hinged at the header or seat strip ; for narrow houses and alternate ventilation. Note the vent The single ventilator, hinged at the ridge, is designed for sash cap that eliminates all chance of drip when vents are narrow houses or for alternating vents. closed. Vent sash for roof and side walls are bored at factory to receive bolts which attach ventilator arms. FOLEYilJJfi^E^yA^SGREEN HOUSES Foley Bar Ties "GALVANIZED" IN the Foley roof construction every bar is attached to the ridge and to the sill with galvanized screws, set in drilled holes in the bar. A big added feature is the galvanized steel bar tie that reinforces these vital spots. Note, from the illustration at ridge, the firm, tight con- nection this makes. On the top, the long screws driven through the bar and on the underside, the tie securely fastening the bar to its mate on the opposite side as well as to the ridge; this combina- tion makes a joint that has no chance to loosen, pull or spread under heavy snow or wind loads. And the same is true of the connection between the bar and the gutter sill ; the screw through the top of the bar holds it firmly to the con- centric sill, and the gal- vanized steel tie on the underside reinforces the joint and makes it very Fig. 530 Foley Galvan- ized Sill Tie. Fig. 529 Folev Galvanised Ridge Tie. rigid. These are but evidences of the superiority in detail of Foley Greenhouse Con- struction. Where bars are bored for screws, and our galvanized ties are used, there are no split ends as is often the case where bars are nailed. Foley Painting Service In the new Foley daylighted factory, every facility is provided for painting. Here we can paint, at a great saving in cost, all the material for your new house. When we do this work, every piece is taken, dry, from the ware- house, cut to fit, and painted, and then carefully piled with separating strips between material until paint is dry enough to ship. Partial Vieiv of Interior of Foley _?6' Pi'/t Frame House with High Gutters and Side Ventilation Built for Frank Oechslin, Chicago. III. FOLEYif7J?^Ei7E^SGREEN HOUSES Typical and Standard Widths of Foley Pipe Frame Greenhouses IT is often a problem for a man erecting his first greenhouse, or even to the "old timer" who wants an addition, to determine the size and bench arrangement best suited to his needs. We are, therefore, showing here the twelve standard widths of greenhouses, in cross section. In these, we indicate the usual and most economical arrangements of walks and benches to get the greatest growing area with the easiest method of caring for the plants. However, we can give you almost any arrangement, size, or width of bench or walks that you desire or need. From these illustrations you may be able to determine just the one you want; if not, our service department will be glad to help you on your request. We have built so many greenhouses for so many different purposes that we have a breadth of experience to guide us in our suggestions to you. The measurements shown on these sketches show to outside of walls of detached houses. Built in a range, or with angle eaves, the dimensions will vary slightly. Either wood or steel gutters or eaves can be used. House No. I — A small propagating house or for the growing of specialties. Steel tie rods recommended, through the gutter posts of the outside houses, to prevent sagging and spreading. In bench arrangement this house accommodates two 3' side benches with a 4' 8 " center bench and two 20" walks. For vegetables we advise high gutters. Can be built with two rows of ventilators, though cut shows only one row. Two Purlin Houses Houses 2-^-4 are all popular small houses. Growers like them because they can be adapted to so many different uses. In fact, they are excellent general purpose houses. The men who grow on benches will note the high brace between the purlin posts. This gives ample head room for wheeling soil on benches. And the tie rods from the purlin supports to the eaves or gutters are nearly parallel with the roof. The Foley construction uses tie rods, instead of wires. It has been our observation that the wire may stretch and permit the house to spread, pulling loose the ends of the roof bars and causing the roof to sag. With these rods, put through the gutter posts and tightened with a nut, the house is "tight as a drum." Sketches show houses built with gutters, and stationary glass in side walls. Either angle iron or wood eaves or steel gutters may be substituted; and side ventilation can be installed in outside walls of detached houses, or in the outside houses of a range. Walls may be of any height or of any materials desired, although they show here as of concrete, with gutters 7 ft. high. We strongly urge and recommend that houses be built with gutters at least 7 ft. high. Ridge ventilation may be single or double and hinged at ridge or header. We advise vents hinged at ridge as in Type T or R. Bench and walk arrangement can be varied to suit the grower. Range of u Foley Pipe Frame Houses Built for The Dunbar-Hopkins Co., Ashtabula. O.. in 1933. In view of the fact that their former houses were iron frame by another builder, this letter is interesting: "We are satisfied that zve made no mistake in giving you the conlraet last spring for our netv range of tn-clve houses, 17x430'. The material zvas. zfithout exception, .Wo. i stuff. It all came—cut to fit— ready for erection, and the maehine work Zi-as the best and most accurate we have ever seen. The entire job shozved a high order of executive ability and attention to detail tluit the builder appreciates zvhen he assembles the material. We recommend you highly to prospective greenhouse builders." (Signed) The Dunbar-Hopkins Co., Dated, Nov. si, 1923. 10 FOLEYllSJf^Ei^A^SGREEN HOUSES Four Purlin Houses House No. 5 — This is a popular Foley "Y" brace house. Of good average width for general service. Vegetable growers who grow on the ground have found this one of the best all-around houses. It should be built with gutters over 7 ft. high if stock is grown on benches because the low cross brace and tie rods make wheeling on the benches difficult, if low gutters are used. House No. 6 — The Foley Truss Type House. A popular average width house. Strong, rigid, with extraordinary bench room for width of house. The high brace, between the purlin supports, and the tie rods — practically parallel to the roof — gives sufficient head room. House No. 7 — An economical Truss Type House. If the grower has the space, this is even more economical than the No. 6, because it gives considerably more growing space at very little additional building expense, as all fittings, posts, gutter, and ridges are the same. The only additions are the longer braces, roof bars, and the extra glass. House No. 8 — An excellent house for miscellaneous stock or for vegetables grown without benches. This is practically the same as the No. 5 house, except that it is wider, meaning that it is cheaper per square foot of ground covered. Ventilation in any of these houses can be arranged in the side walls where detached, or in outside houses of ranges, and the roof vents can be hinged at either ridge or header. Bench and walk arrangements can be altered to suit the desires of the purchaser. FOLEY IRON FRAME GREENHOUSES Detailed and Described in Bulletin I.F.24 FOLEY WOODWORK Details Shown in Bulletin WW24 FOLEY HOTBED SASH Bulletin HB24 Do Not Cut This Book. All Illustrations Are Numbered or Lettered. Refer to These When Writing. Foley Better Built Angle Iron Eave Houses built for Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. 11 FOLEYil7JfJki"A^SGREEN HOUSES ^\ A p> ^%- @ [ 1 iCT -;U 1 .■jr^ J>6'-IO~ House No. g — A three-support "Y" brace house. Unusu- ally strong and very rigid. Built especially for high wind and hea^•y snow countries. With all its superior strength — due to the scientific arrangement of the braces — the con- struction is light, with but little shade. Cross braces are high, giving full free head room. An altogether very prac- tical and very attractive house. Roof bars 20 ft. long in one piece — not spliced. Adds strength and prevents drip. House No. JO — A two-support "Y" brace house. Very popular with all growers because its width and freedom of supports makes possible a great variety of bench arrange- ments. Probably one of the best known houses for growing roses as well as other cut flowers, potted plants, and vegetables. Like house No. 5, gutters over 7 ft. high if bench is used. Roof bars are 20 ft. long — in one piece, not spliced. Adds strength and prevents drip. Six Purlin Houses House No. 11 — An exceedingly strong, rigid house with four direct supports as well as "Y" braces. Will withstand severe wind or snow load. The strong pipe bracing, with the heavy tie rods, make this a "stay together" house. Glass breakage through vibration is practically unknown. Roof bars are 22 ft. long — not spliced, which adds to the strength; prevents drip. House No. 12 — The Famous "Foley Forty- Fhree." Originated and popularized by Foley. In fact, we recom- mend this house over the No. 11 if a grower has the space for it. The same bracing, same fittings, and same gutter or eave plates, same ridge — yet the grower gets more grow- ing space or bench room. His cost, per square foot of ground covered, is less than in No. 11. Roof bars are 24 ft. long in one piece, not spliced. If you want a perfect roof, insist on one-piece bars. They are standard construction in all these Foley Houses. Roof vents on any of these houses can be hinged at ridge or at header, but we recommend those hinged at ridge — our Type T construction. Bench arrangements can be made to suit any grower's needs or plans. Those shown are but suggestions. l-o!cy I'lpi: lijinc Urccnliousis built fur John Liri-iinuycr j Sons, ihick .Ive., Delroil. Mich. 12 FOLEYif7JfJk^"A^SGREEN HOUSES Suggested Gable Arrangements I HE selection of the proper gable arrangement for your needs should be a matter of careful study on your part. The arrangement that suits your needs today, may not fit if you should change your growing program. It is therefore best to plan for any possible change by building in plenty of doors and wheeling sash. The cost of wheeling sash is so little more than bars that we advise their installation, even if you are growing potted plants. Their advantage as ventilators in hot weather makes their installation more than worth while. The Foley Gable Construction is one of the strongest ever built. In all of the wider houses the gables are sup- plied with steel flats which are set next to the door jambs and gable posts and extend from the concrete footings, below grade, to the gable rafters. Ample angle iron, pipe, and pipe back bracing carried back and bolted to the purlins and purlin sup- g| ports insure absolute rigidity. We suggest the following arrangement of gables: For propagating houses — Gables A, B, or C. For roses, carna- tions, and general cut stock — Gables E, G, or K. For growing vege- tables on the ground —Gables F, H,orJ. For pot plants — Gable G, with extra doors at each walk. NOTE— WHEN WRITING FOR ESTIMATES BE SURE TO STATE BY LETTER AS DESIGNATED ABOVE, THE TYPE OF GABLE YOU DESIRE. Eleven Foley Pipe Frame Greenhouses Built for A. G. Heinrichs, Schaaf Roaa 13 Brooklyn Sla., Cleveland, Ohio. FOLEYrNV!fE^"A^5GREEN HOUSES Fittings and Hardware Here are shown only a few of the standard shapes and sizes of Foley greenhouse fittings. In our extensive «e have fittings for many special uses, to meet any condition. itocks Fig. 519 No. Y16 — Y Brace Split Clamp. 1'4". 4 Bolts and Set Screw No. Y17 — Y Brace Split Clamp. \y,", 4 Bolts and Set Screw Fig. 517 Arrangement of fittings used in truss type construction, shown in cross sections 6 and 7 on page 11. Fig. 520 No. Y15 — Y Brace Split Clamp, 1". 2 Bolts and Set No. Y14— Y Brace Split Clamp, I'/i". 2 Bolts and Set Screw Screw Fig. 518 Typical Y Brace construction, showing 2 braces and tie rod. Shown in cross sections 5-8 10-11- 12. on pages 11 and 12. Fig. 521 Y Brace Fittings all Bolted thru. No. Y19 — Y Brace Split Cups. 1". No. Y20 — Y Brace Split Cups, 1'4". Note extra heavy construction of all fittings. Fittings are all "recessed" to prevent slipping. Fig. 524 Galv. "U" Boh Fig. 522 No. 17 — Purlin End Bearer. Bolted to Wood Gable Rafter — 1'4" Pipe. Fig. 523 Non Slip Split Tees All Fittings and Hardware Furnished with Bolts, Screws, etc. Size %x Vtx Yi" 1 xl xl" l"/4Xl'4xl" Ifixl'ixl'i" 1 X 1 X 1 '/4 " i"4x1!4x1Vj" Bolted Thru Pipe fl5 T17 T18 Not Bolted Thru Pipe T14 T 1 T 4 T12 T 2 Fig. 526 Fig. 527 Galv. Vent Hinge for Types T and R roof Vents. Side Vent and Wheeling Sash. Fig. 528 Galv. Pipe Purlin Strap. Do Not Cut This Book. Refer to Parts Wanted by Number. 14 FOLEYll7J?^ErA^SGREEN HOUSES Foley Triumph Ventilating Machine Ball Bearing Fig. 531 Foley Triumph Ventilating Machine Operating Side Sash at Frank Oechslin's Harlem Avenue Range. Just a Few of the Many Users Poehlmann Bros. Co MortonQrone.IIJ. Frank Schramm, Crystal Lake, III. Hans Jepsen, Mayivood, III. J. C. Rennison Co., Sioux City, la. Lanternier, Fort Wayne, Ind. The MiJes Co., Oshlcosh, Wis. Chas.H.PlumbCo. Detroit, Mich. Bourdet Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Jno. B. Murray Decatur, Qa. John R. Hellenthal, Columbus, Ohio Roller Bearing. Double Ball Bearing. Fig. 532 Foley Tri- umph Venti- lating Ma- chine. WITHOUT doubt or question the Foley Triumph Ventilating Machine is the most completely satisfactory device offered the greenhouse man for operating his ventilators — both ridge and side. In the first place, the Foley Triumph is the easiest operating machine. The top head which carries the pipe shafting is fitted with cold rolled steel roller bearings, revolv- ing on fixed steel pins. Two complete sets of Thrust Ball Bearings are placed on the worm and handwheel shaft, thereby eliminating end thrust on the worm case. Actual tests have proven that this machine is without an equal. The large handwheel, the worm gear, the small sprocket driving the large top head sprocket, all combine for ease of operation. Because the Foley Triumph works easily and is at the same time powerful, it is a great favorite. Our thousands of customers will, and do, testify that the Foley Triumph is a very rapid acting machine. Sudden temperature changes, or storms, or wind shifts, are taken care of quickly by Foley Triumph Ventilating Machines. The largest growers in the country are unanimous in their praise of this machine — praise of the most practical sort, repeat orders. Foley Heating Systems FOLEY GREENHOUSE HEATING SYSTEMS have been said — by growers who have several types with which to make comparisons — to be the most efficient, most economical, and easiest to control and handle. With coal at its present high price — and mighty little chance for it to go down — it is important to your profits that you get a system that will heat your houses at the minimum of cost. And that is what a Foley Heating System will do. In heating, the cheapest system you can install is not the lowest priced — it is the one that is the most efficient and which heats the house at the lowest fuel cost. This is a Foley Heating System. Write us for estimates of cost on an efficient Foley Heating System in either your new or old houses. Ask for Bulletin H24 which gives full descriptions of Foley Better Heating Systems. 15 These Foley Cast Iron Sectional Boilers in Battery Heating John Breitnieyer's Sons, Mack .-ivenue, Green- houses. FOLEY^^>7JffErA^SGREEN HOUSES Foley Pecky Cypress Genuine Tidewater Gulf Red AL'THORITIES agree that Pecky Cypress is unexcelled for benches, flats, or plant boxes. But to be of long - life it must be from the tidewater belt, the kind of pecky that grows in the swamps. Foley Pecky all comes from the tidewater belt — right from the heart of the swamps. Not a stick of upland Peck is handled by us, and we strongly advise against its use. The superiority of our Gulf Red Pecky is attested to by the repeat orders we receive from hundreds of old time growers. Large stocks constantly on hand at our Forest Park yard for carload or small orders. Shipments on carload orders are usually made directly from our mills in the South, thereby saving }ou freight and handling Immediate Shipments — Write us for Prices. charges. Thirteen thousand feet or more will make a car for direct shipment or we can ship from Forest Park combining the Pecky with your other greenhouse material, insuring de- livery in better condition, as well as a saving in freight. Foley Benches The selection of both bench design and construction is of the utmost importance. First to be considered is the growing program — both present and future, for a bench built for potted plants is not satisfactory for roses, etc. We show here four of the most efficient and economical con- structions— constructions that will give the longest life of satisfactorv service. Bench No. 801 IbpUt*-ol ToW) 5p'«tfl BvK-Up Vltod Cref> Pfcti - 5how■«■ All wood bench. On the Foley special cut 2x4" bench legs, are nailed the Foley Special Built-up Cross Pieces. These legs are accurately cut at the factory to receive the 1" boards of the cross pieces. By notching the bench tegs to hold the cross pieces, the load of the bench is carried as securely as though on top of the legs. Nailed-on cross pieces unless legs are notched depend solely on the nails for strength. See diagram above. Height of sideboards optional to the grower. See description under Bench No. 801. Bench bottoms in all of these three benches are 1" standard widths and lengths. Pecky Cypress, in Foley Galvanized Pipe Frame Bench. For showhouses or private con- servatories. Legs are connected to the stringers at the top with a special combination bracket, to which the sideboards are screwed. Cross braces are attached to legs with split "T"s. The corners of the benches are rounded and fitted with the Foley Galvanized Cast Iron Round Corner pieces which mike an attractive and strong const'-uction. as they are screwed to the sideboards. Sideboards are capped and are usually of Barn Grade Cypress. In writing for estimates, state by number which style of bench you prefer. 16 BULLETIN WW 24 Foley Greenhouse Wood\¥ork Made of Everlasting Clear California Redwood "The Wood That Knows No Rot" I'"oley Green lioiise Woodwork is perfect woodwork, made ot absoluteK- clear California Redwood. NearK' two score years' experience in the handling and milling ot lumber gives us a knowledge and ability to design and produce perfect wood members tor greenhouses. Greenhouse Woodwork, in order to give years of satis- factory service — first, must be ot the proper timber — second, must be free of sap — third, must be properly seasoned before being machined — fourth, must be designed and machined carefully. The Advantages of Redwood Lumber From our years of experience we have chosen Redwood — the clear heart-wood — as the most perfect wood found for greenhouse construction, based on the following facts: Clear Heart Redwood 1st. Is absolutely tree from rot. 2nd. Least liable to warp or shrink. .3rd. Has a long straight grain. 4th. Is light in weight but strong. 5th. Mills to a smooth, glass-like surface. 6th. Takes and holds paint perfectK'. 'I'/u- Ciiunl Fun-j/i '^lidie Fulcy 1\cJ..~ju.I (jjv_j Redwood trees — the Sequoia Sempervirens (meaning always living) are ot immense size, yielding boartls of almost any width and length within the bounds of workability. Some ot these wonderful trees reach a diameter of thirty feet at a point ten feet above the ground. They extend straight up for two hundred feet or more, with practically no branches for the first hundred feet, insuring a long, straight, even grain to the wood. In addition to their immense size, the Redwood yields the largest amount of good usable heart-wood in proportion to the amount of sap-wood of any known tree. And all authorities agree that the sap- wood of any tree makes mighty poor lumber because it will not resist decay when subject to moisture. Because ot the decided red color of the heart of the Redwood — from which the tree takes its common name — and the clearly defined white ring of sapwood, it is easy to distinguish them and be sure of getting only the perfect heart-wood without an\- sap. You are assured of sap tree lumber when \ou buy f^rom Foley. The United States Department of Agriculture in their "Silvical Leaflet No. 18" says, "The Redwood has many valuable qualities that set it apart from other lumbers ot the world. Its resistance to fungi (rot) and insects; its ease of working; it lightness; its straight even grain and slowness of burning; make it particularly adapted to house construction." The peculiar acid-like heart- wood repels all rot spores, both in the living tree and seasoned lumber, and prevents their growth. Therefore sap free Redivodd nci'er rots under an\- condition. This makes it the ideal wood for greenhouse con- struction. John Muir, the great natural- ist, in his book, "Forests of the World" tells of California Red- wood trees which have lain on the ground for over 800 years being taken in and milled and found t :z 10 O) 00 1 U3 o c U5 H 1 H -^ r> o w -^ > Ln > m •z- 3 a CP » ■- r- O ffl •" O Full Size Cross Sections — Foley Perfect Woodwork \ 5v W3 o FOLEYil^JW^ErA^SGREEN HOUSES U5tWlTHH?4-bAtt With (190) FK.OM 3 5A5H For Chakne-l GoTTE.g TopGL\zmG For ^HGLE Iron Lave. Plat t. M APL f ROM 2x3 Top MADLfROlAZxZi Foe CrtAKHLU UTTER A Upei4HTpAl2 Used For POUBLE Maoc f RorA \^'x 2' Upright ^ar Us to Foa ^5taGua.s^ MAOt From., Upright Ba^ foRGAbUSAHP 0 UsLD For E.yTRAH\(iK 5ta. Glass Kape. Fcok _ 2"x2r GA5LL liAf TER 16 U5t0 WlTK K^ 5 liooF BA.e n Hade. fRotA 2x3" .QABLLRAfTER @ U5E.0 WaH fA? 9 Roof Bar n I I^APE f ROM GABLtRAfTte ® L)se.p W\TH M^ltR-ooFBAR Mad^. Fhok Roof Par KAPtfaoK 20 FOLEYil^Vfi^ErT^E^SGREEN HOUSES iVk4 Usep Roor Bar. Type. U" VtKT5.KlN(,LD To HtAPtR RlD6t 2x4- R\PGL Kape. ftiOK U SEP With r\°-5 Roof Bar Type R- VEKT5.Hm(St.D To C \ D* FOR. ,^OUT5lDE Gutters of= RAN(SE OR FO R shou Houses 5A3H5ILL (^''^z^x'Z- lAPtfROM foR 5askW\th^ta.Gila,ss ^E-LOW /3o /lot cut this book — Refer to pcwts by number and name FOLEYil/Jfi^Ei^T^E^SGREEN HOUSES Foley Wood Members On this and the preceding pages we show cross sections of the wood members used in the construction ot the various sizes and types of Foley Better- Built Pipe and Semi-Iron Frame Greenhouses. Each bears both a name and number to make identification easy. In the case of the "built up" members, such as gutters and ridges, we show sketches of the complete assembly and indicate bv number the members that are to be fitted and erected together. We show as many as possible of these actual size. All cross section details on pages 19, 20, 21 and 22 are actual size. Those on this page — 23 — reduced to hall size. Because every detail is numbered and named you need not cut this bulletin when referring to different members. When writing simply use number and name. Usto Poa Insipe- 5h«athvhc @ Prop 5i d i hg — ' O^E-D For / 1 Hape. From GabllPost MABt Trpm ziV Usto To Stiffen dxttt-i And Receive. Vioop tML Plktl One. f\E.c.E. OsE-D With rt°- 199 ;^ Made: From \x4" UstoVJiTH H? 200 POOK 5lL\_ @ _ Mape. FR.OM 2'x 4 OooK&WHtELiNc. 3a5h Jambs (|2fo) MM>EreoM2x4 To Suit Cond\Tiok5 VGUTTE.Il Bottom @ MkPI fR.OM 2xG' UsldWitH r\?E4-0 YX VQUTTtR. Bottom Hade From 2'x6' U5ED W\Tri ^CoKNER Casing ^UstD For 5ta 1 VGUTTLR. Bottom Madl FaoM Useo With VQUTTII? Bottom Mape From 2"xlO UsEP With H°- Z25 T/iese sections shown HALF actual size 23 FOLEYrNVfi^Ei^T^E^^GREEN HOUSES Partial / '/Vtt' of the Xoted Range of Frank Oechsliuy Harlem .iieiiue, near Chicago. The completed range now consists oj 30 Foley Belter-Built Greenhouses and a very novel steel frame service building 36' x 300' Foley Facilities For Service and Quality At our big daylight plant at Forest Park, Illinois, we have facilities tor the storing of vast quantities of Redwood lumber. Foley Redwood is thoroughly seasoned before being taken to our big null adjoining the storage vard and warehouse. In this mill are specially designed machines tor the milling of the many shapes of woodwork needed in green- house construction. These machines insure absolute accu- racy of shape and size ot the members, making Foley wood- work the most completely cut and fitted greenhouse woodwork offered to the grower. The finished materials ot the various sizes are stored in our mammouth warehouse enabling us to give vou prompt ser\ice. By keeping a vast quantity of material always on hand, completely milled, we are able to guarantee that each and every piece is perfect. BROADWAY GARDENS, Ixc. Vegetables, Plants and Floicers Princeton, Ind. with the growers. It is because of this that growers volun- tarily write us letters like that shown in the center of tihs page; it is because of this that Foley Greenhouses are called by growers everywhere, Belter Built and Heated Greenhouses. A Word About Painting The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Foresl Park. 111. Gentlemen: It is with a feeling of decided satisfaction that the Broadway Gardens. Inc.. notifies you that the two houses recently pur- chased from you are now ready for occupancy. We cannot say too much in regard to the condition in which the material was packed in the car and shipped, nor as to its fabrica- tion. Nothing short and every piece cut to fit perfectly. No skilled labor in greenhouse construction was employed, and yet not the least difficulty was experienced in reading your plans. We believe we have two of the very best houses in this district and feel that the least we can do is to thank you for the excellent service you have rendered. The filling of a contract over which not a letter of adjustment is necessary is certainly worthy of commendation and it is our pleasure to state that we are strong for Foley houses, not only as to design of construction but as to material and service as well. With best wishes for your continued success, we are. Yours very truly. Broadway Garde.ns. Inc. (Signed) By Will Blair. President. .All material is loaded into cars, under cover, so that it is never exposed till it reaches the job. There is a vital part ot the preparation ot our woodwork for a Foley Better- Built Greenhouse that cannot be measured, except by the quality ot the finished product. That is the care, personal attention and intelligence with which every order is handled. It is because of this that Foley service meets with such tavor For several years many growers have found that it pays to have Foley do their painting. Consider that we have a force of painters who are expert in this line, together with every facility in the way of racks and storage space tor drying. If we do the painting the material reaches you ready tor erection. This saves you the annoyance and expenseof having to make room in crowded quarters and providing tempor- ary covering to protect material from the weather. It painted by us you can haul your mate- rial to the building site and store same there until ready to erect. Important — Bear in mind we use only the best ot painting mate- rials and that all woodwork, structural pipe, and steel is hand brushed; Xot Dipped. Let us quote you. Foley Bench Lumber On Page 16 ot our Bulletin P. F. 24, we describe our bench constructions and our facilities tor supplying Pecky cypress. Be sure to get this it interested. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. Designers and Builders of Greenhouses — Heating Systems FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS (A Suburb of Chicago) FOLEY BULLETINS OF BETTER- BUILT GREENHOUSES Pipe Frame Greenhouses Iron Frame Greenhouses P. F. 24 Hot Bed Sash and Supplies I. F. 24 Wood Work Details . . . Heating Systems H. 24 H. B. 24 W. W. 24 24 BULLETIN H.B..24 Foley Hot Bed Sash Fig. 101 1 3' X 6' Foley Hot Bed Sash. Open and Unpainted. 3 Rows of 10" Glass. Hot P. c d Sash nia\-, as the old f^rower knows, be either a constant profitable invest- ment, or they may b e a source o f expense and an- n o y a n c e . The ;li (Terence depends entirely on the (|uality — material, design, and work- manship. Because of their use, because of the handling, because of the exposure, yes — and because of the neglect, the hot bed sash have a hard life. There- fore, the better the material and workmanship, the longer they will give satisfactory service. Foley Hot Bed Sash, we firmly believe, are the finest that can be best of materials made. We ]jut into them the milled and assembled l_i_\- experienced workmen. Foley Materials All Fule\- Hot Bed Sash are made — like Foley Better- Built Greenhouses — of everlasting clear California Redwood — the wood that does not rot, warp, shrink, or swell. It contains no knots, checks, or sap, for we use only the perfect clear wood, fully seasoned. Those who have used Foley Redwood Hot Bed Sash know their superiority. For those who have not, let us outline some of their advantages. ,\s we tell in our Bulletin WW 24, California Red- wood is, in every way, the best wood for green- houses and Hot Bed Sash. U. S. Government tests show the redwood has an extremely long life. Being a light wood, it makes the sash easy to handle. And because redwood does not shrink or swell as much as other woods, the sash can be fitted closer to prevent leaky joints and loss of warmth. The grain is perfectly straight, and the wood machines to a fine smooth finish : readily tak- ing paint and holding it well. P)Ut its greatest advantage is its freedom from rot and its resistance to rot producing fungi. Sash made of the quality heart redwood we use will give a lifetime of service. Foley Sash Design Foley Hot Bed Sash are made in the standard 6-foot lengths in two widths; ,^foot, made for .i rows of 10-inch glass, and 3-foot 2 inches, made for 4 rows of 8-inch glass. T o meet the needs of growers in different sec- tions, we make Foley Hot Bed Sash — both widths — in two thicknesses, either dressed from 1^" lum- ber, or dressed from 2" lumber. As some manu- facturers make sash only from IJ^" lumber, dressed thinner, y o u should b c c a re f u 1 when making compar- isons and selec- tions, and note that we quote both ways. Fig. 1012 3' -2" X 6' Foley Hot Bed Sash. Open and Unpainted. 4 Rows of 8" Glass. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Company Designers and Builders of Greenhouses .esc Heating Systems FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS (A Suburb of Chicago) 25 TTDT .F.vyJn^.^Kr^5GREENHOUSES Foley Blind Mortise Wliile we use ckar Calilornia redwood — the wood that knows no rot — in all our sash. ^-^ , .- wc take every i)recaution to i)revent /^ and avoid all chance of decay. All joints in ivcrv !■■ o 1 e y Sash are I) 1 i n d mortised, set in white lc;ul. ]-"very joint is lirnily secured hy galvanized steel dowel pins, and the center of the sash is reinforced with a fifalvanized steel rod ihrout^h the center niuntins and blind mortised into the side stiles. This makes a ver\ >troni,'. riijid sash with iir.-iclically no shade line at the center. The su]>erioril\ of the Mind niortist' o\er the old fashioned open mortise, is Illustrating Foley Blind Mortise Joint tirmlv clami)ed loyelher into perfect shape and size hv ))owerful clamps, 'ihen the galvanized steel dowel pins are driven through the joints and all is tight, secure, and very rigid. Second — W ith the blind mortise jonit. the end of the tenon is not exi)osed to the sun and weather, thus eliminating the chance of moisture enter- ing the joint, causin.g decay and weakening the tenon. -ll,i,-a_\\hile we make all our hot bed sasli with e.xtended stiles or "liorns," because many like to use these as handles or to keep the sash off the ground when storing, still they are unnecessary to the strength of the sash, as with open mortised joints, .\nyone can saw t)lT the "horns" without spoiling the sash or opening the top of the nu)rtise— a thing impossible with the old type of mortising. The sasli bars or muntins are accurately spacet r.ed I'rames are nij 1-inch lienuine Tidewater (jui dividing bars are grooved to c frames. Side guides lor Chickasha, Okla. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Forest Park, 111. Gentlemen: Enclosed find check in payment on car of hot bed sash which we have just unloaded. We wish to thank you for your promptness in handling this order. The number of sash checked O. K., and they came up to our expecta- tions in every way. The workman- ship is perfect; we did not find one defective sash in the 800 shipped. Yours very truly, (Signed) Bitsche Seed House. Glazed or Open l-,,ky Hot lied Sash are sold either o])en or glazed, as or- dered. For safety in shipping when glazed, they are bundled and carefully crated both sides to 1 ire vent glass breakage. W hen sold glazed, unless other- wise ordered. the\- are painted two coats of Fole\ White (ire e n li o u > e Paint. When shi^iped open, they are either ]iainted tn- unpainted, as or- dered, and bundled, with the ends carefully cleated. ide to receive as manv sash as vou desire. These frames are made of I Rf(\ Peckv Cvi)ress'cut to exact size, ready for assembly. '1 he sash arry off the' drij). These are set in notches in the front and back of the are attached and come flush with top of sash. Fig. 10 1 4 Foley Standard 3 Sash Frame. Cut and Fitted. Ready for Bolting Together with Angle Iron Corners 26 FOLEYil7Jf,^Ei?E^SGREEN HOUSES Lafayette, Ind. The Foley Greenhouse Mfa. Co., Forest Park, 111. Dear Sirs; Enclosed find freight receipt for Car Lumber shipped us. This is the best car of Pecky Cypress we have ever bought. Yours truly, (Signed) F. Dorner & Sons Co. *>*»«»<■ Fig. 1016 Typical BuariJs of Foley Genuine Tideifaler Gull Red Pei.ky Flats .Selected Peck\- Cypress Flats, our standard si/.e 15" .X 22" X 2'/)" inside measurements. 16" x 24" x 3" (lutside measurements. Sides and l)ottoms made of 1" Pecky resawcd to appro.ximately ^,s" thick. Ends made of 1". Flats are carefully cut to size and bundled for shipment, in the knock-down. XOTPI — We can rearlily furnish any special size flat or plant box }'ou desire. ^ Fig. 1017 Foley Pecky Flat. Glass Immediate Shipments-- Write Us for Prices In our large glass warehouse we carry at all times a full and complete stock of glass for standard hot bed sash and greenhouses as well as odd sizes for special uses. All of our glass is guaranteed to be of stand- ard quality. Through our factory connections, we are in position to ship direct cars of glass from our factories to your town, thus saving you freight and handling costs, instead of having to ship carloads from our warehouse. BULLETIN P. F.-24 Gives Full Details of FOLEY PIPE FRAME GREENHOUSES Foley Pecky Cypress Genuine Tidewater Gulf Red Authorities agree that Pecky Cypress is unex- celled for benches, flats, or plant boxes. But to be of long life it must be from the tidewater belt, the kind of pecky that grows in the swamps. Foley Pecky all comes from the tidewater belt — right from the heart of the swamps. Not a stick of upland Pecky is handled by us, and we strongly advise against its use. The superiority of our Gulf Red Peckv is attested by the repeat orders from hundreds of old time growers. Large stocks constantly on hand at our Forest Park yard for carload or small orders. Shipments on carload orders are usually made directly from our mills in the South, thereby sav- ing you freight and handling charges. 13,000 ft. or more will make a car for direct shipment or we can ship from Forest Park combining the Pecky with your other greenhouse material in- suring quicker delivery in better condition, as well as a saving in freight. Fig. IUI8 Clasa Ready for Shipment. 27 FOLEYi!7iJ?i^Ei"A^5GREEN HOUSES Fig. 1019 Foley Greenhouse Paint We are vcrj- particular, of course, about the quality of our paint. .After having manufactured material as carefully as we do, and of such selected stock, it would be poor policy to use any but the very best of paint. -Vftcr many years of experi- ence, we honestly believe we are offering the trade a n unsurpassed paint for general greenhouse use. Shipped in l-.gal. — . 5-gal. — 10-gal. can> — I'l-bbl. and luir- rels. Fig. 1020 Linseed Oil (Boiled) i'uk-y guaranteed pure lin- seed oil is furnished for thinning Foley White tireenhouse Paint for the priming coat on all wood- work. \\'e wish to warn our customers against the use of substitute oils instead of the use of pure linseed oil for this purpose. Shipped in l-,gal. — 5-gal. — l(l-gal. cans — half- libl. and full bar- rels. Fig. 1024 Fig. 1023 Fig. 1025 Packages of Foley Zinc Glazing Points. Peerless Points, and Galvanized Brads, Fig. 1011 Foley Metal Paint ()ur metal paint is to be used as first coat paint on all metal parts which are not galvanized. It is a very elastic, durable and rust preventing paint. Makes an excellent foundation for Foley Greenhouse White Paint. .Shipped in 1-gal. — 5-gal. — lU-gal. cans — ',-<-bbl. and full barrels. Fig. 1022 Foley Putty Foley Pure W'liiting and Linseed Oil Dough Putty to be used on all new green- house and hotbed sash work. This putty is suit- able and highly recom- mended for bedding glass. It is unlike the ordinary putty obtainable at local paint stores, for being made of pure whiting and linseed oil, it Viill outlast ordinarv putty many years. Glazing Points We carry full and complete stock of generally ac- cepted glazing points. We recommend the Foley pure zinc glazing point shown in Figure No. 1023. Made especially for greenhouse glazing, but used in all our work, either greenhouse or hotl^ed. Being of pure zinc, they will never rust otit ; easily handled ; hold glass firmly and securel}-. For hotbed sash and Foley Iron Frame Houses, we use ^" points. On Pipe and Semi-Iron Frame, Ji" points. We also handle the Peerless glazing staples and gahaiiized brads. Packed as follows: Foley Pure Zinc — Both 5i<" and J