THE GARDEN AND ITS ACCESSORIES 



construction. Whatever we have, let it be 

 of simple and conservative design. There 

 is no excuse for gingerbread ornamentation 

 and superfluous half- trimmed branches, even 

 in rustic work. They serve only to confuse 

 the eye and to add discomfort to all who 

 come in contact with their obtrusiveness. 



The " garden temple under a pine tree " 

 and " a recessed garden-house " w r ould be 

 out of place in many modest American 

 gardens, but a natural wood summer-house 

 like that on page 11 would look "fit" in 

 many a cosey corner we have passed while 

 retreating from a garden in search of re- 

 lief from the persistent heat of a sum- 

 mer's day. For formal gardens, however, 

 with their studied arrangement of terraces, 

 paths, flower-beds and other symmetrical 

 parts we would choose the summer-house of 

 classic design. There is something dignified 

 and inspiring about these classic structures 

 when seen with imposing surroundings, but 



