1 6 Villa Gardens 



Reference to the perspective drawings in the 

 examples illustrated will afford some assistance. 



Then the idea must be considered in relation 

 to the ground plan, and reconsidered from time 

 to time, as the latter proceeds towards com- 

 pletion. 



In addition to the flowers, shrubs and trees, 

 it may be desirable to introduce some structure 

 which will serve a useful purpose, at the same 

 time adding a pleasing feature to the general 

 aspect of the garden. A summer-house, for in- 

 stance, affords welcome shelter from the sun in 

 the hot months, and may be embellished with 

 flowering creepers, ivy or other plant life. 



The unpretentious summer-house, shown in 

 some of the examples, forms a very suitable 

 terminus to a path, but it should be constructed 

 of materials which harmonise with its sur- 

 roundings. Oak weather-boarding, after the 

 newness has worn off, is charming in tone, and 

 needs neither paint nor varnish to render it 

 durable. 



Directions will be given in a later section for 

 building such houses. 



