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outstretched hand. The quatref oil shape of the tazza 

 is repeated in the flower beds which surround the 

 fountain and so form part of the design. ' ' 



Other fountains of English gardens which have 

 been quite as carefully and wonderfully executed by 

 Mr. Story might be described ; but these are sufficient 

 to give the suggestion of color combinations and de- 

 sign which play an important part in perfecting elab- 

 orate fountains for large garden spaces. For the 

 little fountains, suitable for small gardens and 

 secluded nooks in fascinating outdoor retreats, it will 

 not be necessary to have any color scheme. The iron 

 fountains (which will require painting to aid in their 

 preservation) may have the entire basin and spout 

 and figure of the same color preferably white in 

 contrast to the green turf surrounding it, or a color 

 that will blend with its decorative surroundings. 

 The concrete and stone basins should be left in their 

 natural color, with the fountain accessories tinted to 

 correspond. 



A little low figure of a swan, a nymph or a dolphin, 

 poised on the water in the centre of the basin or 

 pool is the simplest form of fountain ; and it is espe- 

 cially pleasing in a low-lying garden with slightly 

 rising terraces. The fountain with tall figures re- 

 quires a green background of trees or shrubbery to 

 bring out its beauty. The planting about the pool 



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