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THE MAGAZINE OF HORTICULTURE. 



SHELTERED GARDEN SEATS. 



Arbors and garden seats of various kinds are beautiful 

 features, in the ornamental surroundings of English residen- 

 ces; — and whether prominent objects in the flower garden, 

 or secluded and retired in the shrubbery, they are not only 

 ornamental from their form or situation, but agreeable from 

 their association of comfort which a half hour's retreat affords 

 after a morning ramble around the grounds. 



We wish we could see Ihem more frequently introduced 

 into the gardens and grounds of our suburban residences : es- 

 pecially in our warm and sunny climate is a retreat to some 



DESIGN FOR A GARDEN SEAT. 



shady seat desirable. They are easily constructed, not very 

 expensive, and if their location is selected with good taste, 

 they are pleasing additions to every garden. 



In the Gardeners' Chronicle of a recent date is a design of a 

 " garden seat, in all weathers," (fig. 3; which, though not so 



