TN the early spring we are too busy planning, plant- 

 * ing, dreaming and digging to ever think of sit- 

 ting down, but when our plans have reached fruition 

 and the garden is full of bloom, then the mind takes 

 on a contemplative turn and there is an ever growing 

 tendency to happy inaction. It is well to provide for 

 this stage by having garden seats placed at spots 

 commanding the prettiest vistas; then one is saved 

 the danger of rheumatism by squatting Orientally on 

 damp grass. 



It is amazing what poor provision the stores have 

 made for the gardener's rest and enjoyment. The 

 inexplicable, popular " rustic " benches are inquisi- 

 tional in their uncomfortableness. The only other 

 choice are the slatted affairs always painted a fiery 

 red, which kills any color scheme of flowers. 

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