BIKD BATHS 95 



They can be made much more picturesque if one 

 trains over their side a delicate vine whose ten- 

 drils cling to the foundation and bring out the 

 color effectively. Plant for the birds' enjoyment 

 and combine with this feature decorative beds, 

 using not the strong colors, but the delicate, dainty, 

 pink, blue, white and lavender, of the many va- 

 rieties that are suitable for this purpose. 



Do not let the base of your expensive bird bath 

 rest on the earth, rather place under it a pedestal 

 of marble, granite, or cement. It need not be con- 

 spicuous, a growth of turf, the planting of an ivy 

 or some other vine, will add much to its attractive- 

 ness, making an artistic foundation for it. 



Whoever lays out his garden plot with a thought 

 of thorough enjoyment, he who looks forward to 

 sitting under the vine, will take special thought of 

 the birds. He will endeavor even if he is an ama- 

 teur not to make an ugly muddle in his planting, 

 but aim for picturesque garden vistas, and have his 

 flowers properly balanced so they will show har- 

 monious massing of colors. One should be as care- 

 ful not to give sunloving plants a shady place, as 

 to put the shy little flowers in the glaring sun- 

 light. 



