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THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 



therein, and let them remain until they are : tions for your own boudoir. 



white ; dry them on blotting paper, and then exclaim with the poet — 



do some more ; mount them tastefully, put 



them under a glass, and you have one of 



the most interesting occupations for your 



spare time we know of, and most beautiful 



presents for your friends, or elegant decora- 



You will 



" A thing of beauty is a joy for ever," 



especially when produced by your own hands ; 

 and may you, sometimes, add, thanks to 

 the " Floral World." 



SUMMER-HOUSE AND GARDEN-SEAT. 



Summer-houses, like other things, ! peculiarly fitted for such a thing, al- 

 shoultl be adapted to their purpose, and | ways combining lightness with elegance. 



the nearer they approach to this de- 

 sirable end, so will their beauty be 

 increased ; beauty and utility being- 

 synonymous. The essentials are light- 

 ness, free circulation, but no drafts, 

 protection from the burning sun, and 

 the passing shower. 



The accompanying design will pro- 

 bably be found to answer these wants. 

 It is in the Moorish style, which is 



It should be of wood, with the perfora- 

 ted parts and copula of zinc or thin 

 wood ; the latter may even be made 

 of hoops covered with canvas. 



It may be painted a very delicate 

 green, almost white, the dome either 

 partially or wholly gilt, the interior of 

 a light blue. 



Clement Whyte. 



Leilli Walk, Edinburgh. 



