FENCES AND HEDGES 215 



particularly if there is an attractive landscape 

 beyond. The character of the immediate 

 environment should determine both the height 

 of the fence and its design, which may be open 

 or closed, or a combination of both. 



The construction should be simple, because 

 elaborate fencework is likely to usurp attention 

 and to detract from the glory of the flower 

 ground. 



The practice of allowing the posts to stand 

 above the top line of the fence, breaking the 

 skyline, is a good one. 



The designs illustrated should be sufficient 

 guide as to the type of fence best suited to a 

 small garden. The closed pattern has sawn 

 oak posts and arris rails and cleft pales. If 

 shaped at the top between the posts, as shown, 

 its appearance is improved. 



The "windowed" pattern is an adaptation 

 of the park fence, by the addition of raised 

 heads to the posts and a more substantial 

 top rail. The latter should be "weathered" 

 to throw off the rain. 



The half-open fence with lattice top is just 

 the thing on which to train creepers. 



Paled fences should always have a plinth 



