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not be out of place in a garden of limited pretension. It is " af- 

 ter " Angelo Piati. 



Fig. 4., another classic statue, in dancing position, beautifully 

 moulded ; a fine conception and quite a gem of art. As a centre 

 piece for a geometric or architectural garden, it would form an 

 elegant and pleasing feature. The original by Canova. 



Fig's. 5, and 6., are two dogs, a grey- 

 hound and St. Bernard, appropriate embel- 

 lishments for the parapets of a terrace, or 

 entrance gates of a more than ordinarily 

 elaborate character. Both are in crouch- 

 ing position, head erect, evidently on the 

 qui live for passers in and out, and there- 

 fore suggestive of an object, in keeping 

 with the localitj^ they occupy. 



Fig. 7., is a classic vase rather severe 

 than otherwise, and therefore should be 

 placed near the house, and should not be 

 encumbered with plants, as the associa- 

 tion connected with a pui-ely classic vase 

 would be a variance with good taste if 

 put to the use of a common flower pot. 



Fig. 8., an exceedingly elegant fancy 

 vase, a very pretty design, ornamented j 

 with foliage, varied by scroll work. Plac- 

 ed on a pedestal, it would present a showy 

 appearance if filled with some gaudy flowering plants. 



Fig. 9., is another fancy vase of a more elaborate character ; the 

 standard of which, represents rustic work, surmounted by a wicker 

 basket. A very suitable receptacle for trailing plants, as its height 

 permits them to depend over the side to their complete develop- 

 ment. 



Fig. 10., is a tazza vase, much in use and presenting a large 

 surface ; affords a temporary habitation for a number of plants, 

 which can be planted promiscously so as to display a variety of 

 foliage and flowers forming a harmonious mass. 



In selecting plants for vase culture, care should be observed 

 that only such are used as are free growers, and will not suffer 

 from a little neglect, and also, that they harmonize with the situ- 

 ation they fill. The dwarf scarlet geraniums are all good plants 

 for this purpose, and if properly cared for, will bloom without 



