CONTENTS 



PAGE 



PREFACE . . v 



CHAPTER I 



GARDEN FURNITURE 



Its employment in early times, and in gardens of various countries 



Its true place in the gardens of to-day i 



CHAPTER II 



SEATS 



The first attempt at garden furniture Permanent and temporary 

 resting-places Various styles, stone, wood, and iron Suit- 

 able positions Means for ensuring shelter and shade . 7 



CHAPTER III 



GARDEN AND SUMMER HOUSES 



A plea for more artistic structures Uses of the garden-house 

 Materials for construction Styles suited to various gardens 

 Climbers for covering Arbours . . . . .18 



CHAPTER IV 



ARCHWAYS AND TREILLAGE 



Supporting climbers and creepers the primary use Galvanised 

 iron and rustic arches, not advisable Suitable positions 

 Uses of trellis-work . 28 



