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to conceive the object to be attained by sucli a profuse outlay of 

 superfluous material and " extra hazardous " carpentry work. 



A cottage, to truthfully perform its object, should be simple in 

 construction and in a majority of cases inexpensive in material. 

 Our model cottage (see Frontispiece) was designed by Messrs. 

 Watt & Holly, for a gentleman in Connecticut, who wished it to 

 be as cheap, effective and convenient in plan, as possible. 



The architects furnish the following description : — 



The Kitchen is in the rear, and communicates directly with the 

 Sink-room, Pantry, Stair to Cellar, Hall and Bed-room. In the par- 

 tition between the Sink-room and Pantry, is a sliding window for 

 passing dishes from the one to the other. 



The door to the back yard is in the Sink-room, an arrangement 

 which is at once convenient, and renders the Kitchen more com- 

 fortable. The stairs to the upper floor, are separated from the 

 Hall, allowing the latter to be used for a sitting-room, which will 

 be cool in summer, being shaded by the Veranda. The upper 

 floor contains three Bed-rooms slightly camp ceilinged, with a 

 room in the Tower, and closets. 



The exterior is very simple in design, with a quiet, genteel ap- 

 pearance, which is gained by the disposition of the parts. There 

 is no attempt at making a show by putting on what is called orna- 

 ment, but the details are simple in outline and moulding. The 

 chimneys are rendered effective by the vertical and horizontal 

 divisions, while the coping is of a good thickness and splayed off 

 on the top. 



Cost, $1,300. 



CRITIQUE ON THE NOVEMBER NmiBER. 



BY EVELYN. 



Your first number of the Review, Mr. Editor, gave us a taste of 

 your quality, by no means deficient in the requisite pabulum for 

 horticultural readers ; but the second, which is now before me, 

 what shall I say of it ? To be brief, you have most prodigally ful- 

 filled your every promise, and more ; you have combined a rare lite- 

 rary sentiment with the practical knowledge which your lifetime 

 experience has imparted. To commence with your leader, 



Formation of artificial lakes — The subject is a good one, and 



