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ings between being filled in, with branches (about three 

 inches in diameter) of different trees — the more irregular 

 the better, so that the perpendicular surface of the exterior 

 and interior is kept nearly equal. In lieu of thatch, the roof 

 may be first tightly boarded, and then a covering of bark 

 or the slabs of trees with the bark on, overlaid and nailed 

 on. The figure represents the structure as formed round a 

 tree. For the sake of variety this might be omitted, the 





roof formed of an open lattice work of branches like the 

 sides, and the whole covered by a grape, bignonia, or some 

 other vine or creeper of luxuriant growth. The seats are in 

 the interior. 



Figure 61, represents a covered seat of another kind. The 

 central structure, which is circular, is inten- 

 ded for a collection of minerals, shells, or any 

 other curious objects for which an amateur 

 might have di penchant. Geological or miner- 

 alogical specimens of the adjacent neighbour- 

 hood, would be very proper for such a cabinet. The seat 

 surrounds it on the outside, over which is a thatched roof or 



[Fig. 61.] 



