CHAPTER YIII 



GAKDEN POOLS 



With the revival of old-time garden features 

 that has been brought about through interest in 

 floriculture, fascinating specialties have been 

 evolved. This is particularly true of the garden 

 pool which lends itself to almost every kind of 

 setting. It is no new idea, this introduction of 

 pools into even small gardens. 



The ancient Egyptians had great reverence for 

 pools and we read of their interest in bringing into 

 life the sacred Lotus, giving it a prominent place 

 in their gardens. This may be better known to 

 moderns as "the rose lily." In the early days it 

 was used for religious purposes and was a promi- 

 nent feature in their festivals. It was also used 

 ornamentally for feasts where the walls were 

 decorated with the beautiful blossoms that were 

 repeated in the centerpiece for the elaborately- 

 spread table. Not content with this use for decora- 



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