GATES AND FENCES FOR GARDEN AND PARK. 



the household only, and where it gives access to n walled garden for roses or old-fashioned 



perennials, after the style of the old examples, a glimpse of the brilliant colour masses 



within might be obtained through open panels 



or over the door, which might not in this case 



be made high enough entirely to fill up the 



arched opening. For such doors, oak is to be 



preferred, and if possible English Oak, as this 



is not only the most durable but has an 



infinitely better appearance than the American 



Oak, which comes next in order of durability. 



Teak is also suitable, as it is lasting wood, but 



most people will prefer the appearance of oak, 



especially when weathered. 



Before leaving the subject of garden gates, 

 four designs are given for small entrances to 

 little gardens. The first two, Nos. 77 and 

 78, are arched over, No. 77 being intended 

 to be built in local stone, rough punch and 

 hammer dressed, and No. 78 being designed for 

 building in rough slate or other material with 

 natural cleavage lines, the ball over the gate 

 being the only portion rough punched. 



The other two remaining gateways, Nos. 

 79 and 80, are simpler still, and have been 

 designed with a view to strict economy. All four would lend themselves well to use 

 in the outlying portions of larger properties, and would be quite suitable, for instance, 

 as the entrance to a wild garden, park or paddock, and other places which are not 

 strictly within the ornamental grounds. 



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Gates for 



little 



gardens. 



FIG. 74. 



FIGS. 75 & 76. ANTIQUE SPANISH GATES ERECTED IN AN ENGLISH GARDEN. 



