REVIVAL OF THE WALL FOUNTAIN 



spects, the wall fountain will not display its full 

 beauty unless surroujnded by greenery. Ivies, ampe- 

 lopsis, and other climbing vines that cling close to 

 the stone and plaster surfaces of the surrounding 

 wall should be planted beneath the fountain and 

 carefully trained to hide its connection with the wall. 

 The vine drapery will act not only as a screen, but 

 also will soften and beautify the cold, hard outlines 

 of concrete or cement. When the fountain is set low, 

 tall ferns and other feathery foliage plants that 

 flourish in the damp wall surfaces may be grown in 

 great luxuriance at its base. 



There is no reason why there should not be more 

 of these charming wall fountains in our conserva- 

 tories and courts, and along the stone, brick and 

 concrete enclosures of outdoor living rooms. There 

 seems to be a general impression that great practical 

 difficulties stand in the way, especially when one must 

 depend upon an artificial supply of water. In fact 

 there is none that cannot readily be overcome. A 

 designer who has had wide experience in establishing 

 these fountains states that there is no more difficulty 

 or expense in installing the plumbing for a simple 

 wall fountain than for an ordinary wash-basin faucet. 

 "Nothing more is required," he says, "than a 

 small supply pipe, and a slightly larger one to drain 

 the basin or pool. And, contrary to the widespread 



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