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COMMON SENSE GARDENS 



the level of the lawn. A straight path between 

 Privet hedges leads from the front porch to a flight 

 of brick steps, and along the top of the wall a low 

 Privet hedge has been planted. It forms a charm- 

 ing background for Hollyhocks, and Lilies and 



Old English Gate 



Larkspur, and although only four years old it has 

 become soft and subdued. 



The handgate shown here is a simple one and 

 could be reproduced with good effect; do not use 

 elaborate gates for they do not belong to this 

 period, or style of wall. The picket fence that is 

 used on a brick wall should always be painted 



