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THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST. 



In the arrang-ement for this summer 

 house six corner posts are planted. Of 

 course, the size of these bowers must vary 

 according" to individual needs, but they 

 must not rise too high above g^round. 

 They will be useless for shade if carried 

 up more than eight feet. 



Fig. 1843. A Shady Retreat. 



Centre posts rise to a height of 

 eleven feet, and long hoops are car- 

 ried diagonally from corner to cor- 

 ner. These are firmly nailed to the 

 centre posts, on which they cross. 

 Straight pieces are carried around 

 horizontally from post to post ; 

 these are supported by brackets. 

 The hoops may also be connected 

 by light stuff. A seat is constructed 

 around each centre post, and a light 

 railing runs around these sides. At 

 the base the entrance is g-enerally left 

 free of adornment of any sort. 



Many vines which flower lovers 

 would like to use are worthless for 



Fig. 1844. A Shaded Doorway. 



the purpose of shade. The sweet pea would 

 be a general favorite if it grew to a sufficient 

 height, but it does not. The morning-glory 

 and the wild cucumber are both desirable. 

 The former will grow to a height of twenty 

 feet in a season. The wild cucumber also has 



Fig. 1845. 

 A Double-Dome Effect. 



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