CHILDREN'S GARDENS 



interesting occupation. The unique feature of 

 the place is the pergola or arbor. It is designed 

 to be covered with vines and afford shade. Tubs 



Roof-Garden and Pergola, Speyer School, New York City. 



filled with earth are placed at the base of the col- 

 umns, and are planted with flowers, and gourds 

 for training over the pergola. The roof is also 

 provided with a tool-closet, and a glass-house for 

 storing plants. When not in use this house will 

 serve as a home for the pet animals, where they 

 can live in comfort. 



The school-garden work will be undertaken 

 on extensive lines by Teachers College, this 

 being made possible by the generosity of a 



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