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Fig. 104.— Elevation of a single-post pergola showing relation of trellis or screen to the 

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garden accessories it should harmonize in design and construction with 

 its surroundings. Associated with the ideal summer house are benches, 

 tables and seats to make it comfortable and so that, if desired, after- 

 noon teas may be served there. A summer house on a hillside or 

 ledge overlooking the surrounding country may be found especially 

 enjoyable (Figs. 100 and 101). 



If made of wood it should be of some sort that will last, such as 

 Red Cedar, Locust, Larch or Cypress. When Cedar logs are used to 

 construct a house of rustic design, treat them with kerosene to preserve 

 the bark and protect it against the ravages of boring insects. 



If the garden adjoins the residence and a summer house is built as a 

 feature therein, it should conform to the architecture of the house. 

 If the garden house has but one open side it should face the south 

 and have a pleasant outlook in that direction. The floor may consist 

 of tile, brick, slate or flagstone and be constructed in the same manner 

 as a walk of the same material. If the summer house is used as a 

 place to serve tea or other refreshments, it should have a tight roof, 

 as leaves, twigs, etc., from overhanging trees will fall 'through an open 

 superstructure. 



THE PERGOLA 



Originally, the pergola was used only to span a walk extending 

 between two points, but now we find it employed as a shelter, as a 

 central motif, as a feature at the far end of formal gardens, etc. (Figs, 



