FOR THE HOME BEAUTIFUL 175 



ACCESSORIES FOR THE LAWN AND 

 GARDEN 



THE word "accessories" is nowadays generally 

 thought of in connection with the automobile, as 

 most of us know to our cost. Here, however, it 

 will have a different meaning. We write of those 

 accessories that are used to beautify and em- 

 bellish the home surroundings, appropriate to both 

 the small lawn and to the more pretentious one. 



Beautiful and picturesque bird houses are much 

 in vogue, inviting the feathered songsters to visit 

 with you or to make their permanent abode on 

 your lawn. They may now be purchased in the 

 shops for as little as a dollar, more of course for 

 the elaborately built houses, or they may be con- 

 structed at home by one handy with tools. 



Placed on poles or in trees, or on the arbor, the 

 invitation to occupancy will soon be accepted by 

 tenants that will be both a pleasure and delight. 

 Bird Baths also are decorative features of the 

 lawn these days, appreciated by the birds and 

 adding a picture of life and activity to the lawn. 



One of the gazing globes, resting on a pedestal, 

 and standing amidst massed evergreens will add 

 attractiveness. Everyone will gaze into its mir- 

 rored surface with interest. The sun dial of bronze 



