28 Fences, Walls and Hedges 



TREILLAGE 



Let us say a few words for trellis-work 

 inasmuch as it is a first cousin to the fence. 

 I do not speak of the ordinary lattice 

 which clings to walls, rears itself between 

 porch columns or spreads over rear door- 

 ways and out buildings. Rather do I 

 mean the putting together of posts, rails 

 and other delicate wood members, includ- 

 ing the above lattice, to form a distinct 

 architectural design which may serve for 

 various purposes such as statue niches, 

 summer houses, arbors or supports to 

 pergolas and screens. 



One of the first requisites in the design- 

 ing is that the framework while being 

 strong must, at the same time, carry out 

 gracefully the lines of the structure. 

 Angles may be strengthened by iron 

 stays. If not securely fastened heavier 

 wood must be used which would probably 

 injure the effect of the design. The frame 

 forms the organic lines of the pattern. 

 For the filling in do not have too many 

 curved lines but depend upon these to ac- 

 centuate a point of interest, such as an 



