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able to have a forebay set at one side and the pipe run from that to 

 the pool. The forebay or well is built along the stream to prevent 

 leaves, sand and debris from getting into the pipe. This is essential, 

 regardlesss as to what method is adopted for conveying the water 

 to the pool, either by gravity, ram, gas engine, electric pump or 

 gasoline engine. 



As swimming pools must be emptied frequently in order to 

 cleanse them, a small electric pump may be introduced, where the 

 power is at hand, and the water from the pool connected to the 

 garden pipe line and so used for watering, thus conserving the 

 general supply. 



GARDEN SEATS 



The value of the seat as a garden feature has long been recog- 

 nized. A seat affords a comfortable and delightful resting place 

 to those who would walk or work within the garden. 



Seats should be placed on the axis of walks, in niches formed by 

 planting, or in the enclosing garden wall (Fig. 144) or hedge, and 

 roofed over if only in the most fragile way. 



Where practicable, seats should be placed where they will com- 

 mand a good view of the garden (Fig. 145) or of some portion of the 

 garden or its surroundings. 



A novel seat (Fig. 146) is sometimes built on the axis of inter- 

 secting walks, consisting of two walls seven feet high, built in the 

 shape of a cross, with the seats placed in each corner formed by the 

 walls. With such a resting place one may always select a retreat 

 sheltered from sun or wind, as desired, regardless of time of day or 

 the quarter in which the wind happens to be. 



For greatest comfort wooden seats are best. They may be had 

 in great variety and to suit any taste or need. 



Stone or artificial stone seats are more ornamental, but for real 

 use are not as practical as those of wood. Stone seats should 

 have a stone or concrete foundation, otherwise they will soon get 

 out of level. 



When purchasing artificial stone seats it is advisable to select 

 those of simple design rather than those overlaid with ornament. 



GARDEN HOUSES 



The location and placing of garden houses and pergolas should 

 always be considered when planning the garden and not as an after 

 consideration. 



