GARDEN STRUCTURES 



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Fig. 1 3 A garden structure of pretentious character, serving as a terminus to a 

 vista and as an overlook 



are used more in England than in our country, for in England the 

 use of walls about the garden is general, while in America it is seldom 

 the case; and when there is a wall about the place our method of 

 handling the problem differs somewhat from the method of building 

 in England, for we seldom locate a garden house at the angle of 

 walls two or more stories in height as is commonly done in England. 



When far removed from the residence there can be considerable 

 latitude in both the design and the materials used in building the 

 shelter house. Qften a temple or belvedere will be more desirable 

 than any other type of structure. When built upon a lake, such a 

 structure affords charming reflections in the water and presents a 

 silhouette of white against a green background, thus affording a con- 

 trast which is welcome in a long expanse of foliage and water. Gar- 

 den houses of color in such locations, though attractive, lack the 

 classical influence which well designed structures of white stone or 

 white painted wood afford. 



The foundation for the garden house should be built upon rock 

 or solid ground and should go below frost line, in most cases 3 or 

 3 1/2 feet is considered a sufficient depth. The floor should be con- 

 structed of weather-resisting material ; tile, brick, stone and concrete 



