278 The Color Scheme 



And do not forget that the color of the paint 

 used on garden accessories will have its effect on 

 the general color scheme. The color of pergolas, 

 arches, and seats, as well as fences, and the color 

 in paths is going to go far toward making or mar- 

 ring the garden. Painted a glaring white these 

 objects will be very conspicuous, and they were 

 never meant to be conspicuous. They are there 

 for a practical purpose and should never come to 

 the fore. A bright green will seldom harmonize 

 with the green of the foliage, but a soft gray green 

 will not be so noticeable, and soft shades of gray 

 may be used to advantage. 



Garden sticks with conspicuous figures, such as 

 birds and flowers painted in gay colors, lend color 

 to the garden and perhaps they are all right if one 

 can't have color in flowers. A garden, however, 

 is meant to display flowers and not the handiwork 

 of someone who can carve a piece of wood into a 

 fantastic shape. 



The shady places should be carefully looked after. 

 It is not difficult to get plenty of color for these 

 spots, though, as a rule, they are treated to a dull 

 sombre green. The shady spots, more than the 

 sunshiny locations, require color, and warm colors 

 will lend cheer to the surroundings. 



