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The Canadian Horticulturist. 



A JARDINIERE TABLE. 



Nothing in the way of home decorations, or as a setting for the flowers 

 dear to one's heart, is prettier than the jardinieres that are now made in most 

 attractive shapes and in most beautiful colors. These articles in themselves 

 are in the highest degree decorative, and when filled with a profusion of bloom 

 they leave little to be desired — unless, perhaps, it be an attractive little table 

 just suited to show off the daintiness of the jardiniere and its burden of 

 blossoms ! 



The illustration accompanying this shows a table that, in its lightness and 

 freedom from the stiffness that is common with solidly-built tables, or plant- 

 stands, becomes a very appropriate resting-place for such a flower-laden recep- 

 tacle. The top and the shelf below are of cherry, left in its natural state, and 

 so unspoiled by the vivid red stain that is so commonly given this naturally 

 beautiful wood. The rest of the table is made of bamboo, the spindles, cross- 

 pieces and the legs varying so completely, but gradually, in size, that there need 

 be very little waste in cutting up a bamboo pole for this purpose. The top of 

 the table being somewhat thick, permits sockets to be made in its under surface, 

 and cut to within a half-inch of the upper surface, into which the legs are snugly 

 fitted and thoroughly glued. If the rest 

 of the frame-work is put together evenly 

 and strongly, the table complete will be 

 very stiff and strong. Care should be 

 taken to have it rest with perfect even- 

 ness upon the floor. 



I have said that jardinieres are made 

 in beautiful shapes and colors. This is 

 true, but it is unfortunately true that they 

 are also made in colors and with decor- 

 ations that are decidedly the reverse, and 

 their ugliness is only made more promi- 

 nent by their association with dainty blos- 

 soms. Good taste is therefore of special 

 importance here. 



The jardiniere table that is figured 

 ought to be easily within the constructive 

 powers of anyone at all handy with tools, 

 and the making of a bit of attractive home 

 furnishing adds much to its possession. — 

 The Country Gentleman. 



The Elberta, according to some autho- 

 rities, is one of the hardiest of peaches. It 

 js excellent in quality and very productive. Fig. 668. 



