Smitten by orchids
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DeRosa, emigrated to the US from his native Italy in 1937, and began growing orchids in 1942. He now owns the largest cut-orchid nursery in New England, and has survived several business setbacks. Although the nursery still focuses on orchids, it also sells other flowers and garden supplies.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1997
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Lord of the flues
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Benjamin Thomson, also known as Count Rumford has designed a fireplace that produces more heat and reduces smoke. It is based on three features namely, fitting the throat with the fireplace opening, building a shelf and putting the fire directly beneath the chimney.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1998
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The door into summer
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Screen doors are one of those things that represent summer to a lot of people, as they allow the season into the home while keeping its more troublesome elements, like bugs, out. Wooden ones using springs are the best. Style and usage suggestions are included.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1995
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