GARDEN ACCESSORIES 237 



rays of a summer's sun, but, as already stated, 

 it is a pleasing feature in the garden picture, 

 redeeming the general flatness of the site and 

 offering an inducement to the gardener to keep 

 company with his flowers. Lastly, it is fre- 

 quently useful in hiding some unsightly object 

 on neighbouring premises. 



I have already pointed out its utility as a 

 natural terminus to the path. It should not 

 be put out of sight as if it were something to 

 be ashamed of. On the contrary, it should 

 take its place as an obvious element in the 

 garden picture. 



In placing the summer house we have two 

 things to consider its relation to the garden 

 scheme as a factor in the general picturesque 

 effect, and its relation to the flowers as regards 

 its outlook. It is worth some trouble to 

 contrive that both considerations shall be met 

 in a way to secure the best results. A summer 

 house should not stand detached and lone like 

 a sentry-box. If it is not convenient to place 

 it against a boundary, it should be associated 

 with a tree or group of trees or shrubs, but 

 not with other buildings. 



To ensure shade, its entrance should face 



