THE GARDEN AND ITS ACCESSORIES 



other materials. If sufficiently massive, it 

 may serve a double purpose, as a pedestal 

 for the support of a sun-dial or garden vase. 

 Tables for summer-houses do not re- 

 quire to be so strongly made. Many of 

 the so-called " Mission furniture " tables 

 are* admirable for this purpose, much more 

 in keeping with garden surroundings than 

 with the interiors of our homes. 



VASES 



Garden vases and pots appear to best 

 advantage when placed on terrace walls at 

 certain vantage points, or on buttresses 

 by the side of steps, or at the angle at the 

 intersection of walks. In such positions 

 they serve to emphasize the design of the 

 garden. Although their real purpose is to 

 hold bay trees and other half-hardy plants, 

 it is of no less importance that they should 

 have a pleasing shape and be of such form 

 as to harmonize with the surroundings. 

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