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PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING 



Fig. 146. — A unique design for a sheltered garden seat to be placed on the axis of walks or 



in an isolated position commanding a pleasing vista. It is always possible to find a section 



sheltered from sun or wind. — See page 181 



Although space is not usually available in a small garden for 

 a garden or tea house, yet quite often a space can be found sufficient 

 to make a little break outside the line; here it may be set in a niche, 

 thus providing ease of access and possibly greater seclusion. 



It is essential that such features be placed on the most dominant 

 axis of the garden, as a terminal feature, or at one corner with a 

 balancing feature in the opposite corner. In this location a covered 

 house is more desirable and affords more protection. In open 

 topped houses of pergola construction twigs and leaves are constantly 

 falling from the overhanging vines so that, where it is desired to 

 serve tea occasionally in the garden house, the closed top construc- 

 tion is preferable. 



If the garden adjoins the residence the garden house should be 

 built to conform with the architecture of the house; Lf isolated from 

 the house the design may be one that will suit the indi\'idual taste 

 and requirement (Figs. 147 and 147A). The rustic house, built of 

 Red Cedar, lends itself to the greatest diversity. 



Garden houses with but one open side should have a southern 

 exposure, pre-eminently when there is a pretty outlook in that direc- 

 tion. Such a house will be found a delightful retreat in Autumn, 

 where one may be sheltered from the cold winds and enjoy the view 

 under most delightful conditions. 



The floor of the garden house should be of enduring material, 



