SMALL FEATURES AND GARDEN FURNISHINGS 47 



well-designed bird bath should have a rough surface for a foothold, 

 and should slope gradually to the center, so that the birds can enjoy 

 the water at any depth they choose and so that they will have ample 

 rcom in which to sun themselves. When the bird bath does not have 

 a gentle slope a few stones placed in the bowl will often serve the 

 same purpose. 



Bird baths on a pedestal are considered superior to those which 

 are placed upon the ground, for the birds feel safe from cats and dogs 

 when bathing in a bowl above the ground and, then, too, the birds 

 like to perch upon any raised object rather than upon the ground. 

 The summer bird bath may be used as a feeding platform in winter. 

 Trees and shrubs which 'have berries attractive to the birds may be 

 planted about the bird path. 



The garden should not be considered as a place to stroll alone but 

 as an out-of-doors living room. To this end we must have garden 

 furniture to give the garden a look of an abiding place. Seats of 

 masonry, terminating garden paths and vistas, and as built-in portions 

 of the garden architecture, are highly desirable and make the garden 

 seem inviting. Cut stone and, imitation stone seats do not have to be 

 removed in winter and for this reason are preferable, in many locations. 



Wooden furniture is extensively used in the gardens during the 

 summer months. Most furniture stores carry a complete line of garden 

 furniture where selections can be made. Garden furniture should be 

 painted white and in no case should it be painted green. White furni- 

 ture presents a striking contrast to the grass and shrubbery, and although, 

 slightly glaring when there is little color in the garden, presents a far 

 more pleasing effect than can be secured by painting the furniture any 

 other color. 



A good color for garden furniture can often be secured by using a 

 shade of white softened by tones of gray or cream. 



Vari-colored awnings, covered swings and other portable features 

 add much to the livability and color of the garden. 



We should take care that we do not crowd too much garden orna- 

 ment into too small a place, but should rather impress the observer with 

 the restfulness and comfort of our garden rather than with its lavish- 

 ness and ostentation. 



