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ORNAMENTAL GAKDENIKG. 



small, straight; brandies an inch or so in diameter, nearly- 

 uniform in appearance, arranged obliquel}^, as shown in 

 the engraving. The outside of tliese parts is covered 

 with sections of poles about three inches through or 

 more, split in halves, and arranged with the bark outwards, 

 obliquely or otherwise to suit the taste. One of the 

 front sides affords entrance, and two others are about half 

 open. The roof, in this instance, is heavily thatched 

 with straw, which not only affords perfect protection to 

 the structure, but being nine to twelve inches thick, it 

 serves to render the arbor cool under the rays of a mid- 

 summer sun. A seat is arranged against five sides of the 

 interior. Many variations from this style, both as re- 

 gards material and form, will suggest themselves to the 

 ingenious. 



BRIDGES. 



Bridges across streams or ravines, afford a fine field 

 for the display of taste and ingenuity as to designs. 



Fig. 88.— BUSTIC BRIDGE. 



Those of rustic work are very appropriate, and where 

 taste is used in the selection and combination of ma- 

 terials, they are peculiarly effective. Figure 88 shows a 

 bridge of this style. This being raised in the centre, 

 not only allows boats to pass underneath where the banks 



