THE SMALL PLACE 



the house wall. These shrubberies give a good color 

 effect when in bloom, they make a background for 

 the flowers, and they are especially valuable in giv- 

 ing a cheerful note to the garden in midwinter. 



A broad brick-paved terrace adjoins the flower 

 garden with everything to make it attractive during 

 the cold weather. It is warm and sunny and dry 

 under foot. Its walls catch and hold the heat of the 

 sun and make it comfortable to sit in even late in 

 the fall, while the Pine tree furnishes just enough 

 shade to make it a pleasant afternoon lounging 

 place even in the warm days of late spring. The 

 terrace is sheltered on the north by the house, 

 from which it is approached through a small 

 conservatory. The stucco pilasters and wooden 

 beams of the conservatory make it a desirable 

 winter substitute for a pergola. On the west the 

 terrace overlooks the flower garden. The other 

 two sides are enclosed by walls. Opposite the 

 conservatory the wall is raised to give privacy from 

 the carriage drive of the adjoining lot. The 

 monotony of a solid wall is changed into a feature 

 of much interest by an arrangement of three 

 panels. The side ones are filled with Delia Robbia 

 Singing Boys, the center one with a brick wall 



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