THE GARDEN AND ITS ACCESSORIES 



ning. The chief qualities of all these woods 

 are their straight and gradual tapering 

 habits of growth and their durability. 

 Red cedar should stand for fifty or sixty 

 years, but posts set in the ground often show 

 bad decay after ten or twelve years. To 

 prevent this they should be set on stone or 

 cement foundations, so the wood will not 

 touch the earth. 



The illustrations of others more archi- 

 tectural that are shown in this chapter 

 show some types that are very attractive. 

 All have in common an appearance of 

 stability and a lack of finical ornamenta- 

 tion, and are in marked contrast to the 

 usual type of pavilion so much in evidence, 

 especially at seashore resorts. It is hoped 

 that these pictures may be of some assist- 

 ance in offering possible suggestions to all 

 who appreciate the comfort and delight that 

 one of these outdoor living rooms affords. 



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