THE BACK YARD AS A SUMMER RETREAT. 



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Vines can be also trained up the post from 

 the ground. 



Another effect is shown in Fig, 2623. A 

 number of short rustic posts are sunk in the 

 ground in a circle, leaving out one in he 



With little expense and the 

 expenditure of time some tree 

 trunks can be obtained from 

 the neighboring country, and 

 used instead of the posts. Use 

 your discretion in sawing off 

 the branches. Pretty rustic 

 effects can be obtained by leaving some of 

 them longer than others. These trees can 

 be located at various points to avoid a set 

 appearance, and will thus add a picturesque 

 feature. A tub containing trailing vines 

 can be placed on top, as shown in Fig. 2620. 

 Brick piers, built at the four corners of the 

 centre plot supporting an overhead trellis 

 (see Fig. 2621) will give a very pretty ef- 

 fect. 



When space is very limited the idea sug- 

 gested in Fig. 2622 is effective. Phnt an 

 eight-inch post firmly in the ground at the 

 desired spot. On top affix a large cart 

 wheel, to be bought at any carriage maker's, 

 or make one of strips of board, each one 

 inch thick by two inches wide and of de- 

 sired length. Nail these on edge to a cir- 

 cular piece of plartk at the centre, and tack 

 a stout barrel hoop around the outside rim 

 to secure the ends of the spokes. Nail the 

 circular plank to the top of your post. Sur- 

 mount the whole with a half barrel in which 

 are planted quick-growing vines, and you 

 will have, in a few weeks, an artificial tree. 



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series for a gateway. A taller centre post 

 is placed in the middle. Kegs contain- 

 ing vines and plants are placed on the tops 



Fig. 2623. 



