CHAPTER VIII. 



GARDEN ADORNMENTS, LABELS, IMPLEMENTS, ETC. 



Seats. These are always an essential part of the equipment 

 pf a garden, more especially in the tropics, and it is safe to say that 

 much of the enjoyment of the garden depends upon them. Com- 

 manding views, overlooking terraces, spots of special interest or 

 attraction these are the kind of positions where seats should be 

 placed. In the low-country they are especially appreciated when 

 placed under the shade of trees, arbours, etc. The ground under- 

 neath the seat should be gravelled or paved, so as to avoid the 

 discomforts of damp grass and probable intrusion of land-leeches. 



A SKKYICKABI.K GARDFX SKAT. 



ants, etc. The form of seat used may vary from a plain wooden 

 bench to elaborate cast-iron designs. Rustic seats made of knotted 

 branches, though sometimes much in favour, are usually most 

 uncomfortable. The most satisfactorv and economical seats in 



