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much as the former. A form of trellis fence which 

 looks well, is constructed of closely interlaced laths in the 

 lower portion, gradually increasing the size of the spaces 

 until they are a foot or so across at the top. The 

 trellis should always be divided into sections, with 

 posts at intervals, as this relieves the appearance of 

 monotony, which exists when one design is repeated 

 for long without a break. By using flexible laths, 

 semi-circular openings may be made, so as to enable a 

 peep to be obtained of the lawn or garden behind. 

 These miniature views framed in greenery are always 

 pleasing, and, to strangers especially, afford a charming 

 means of first becoming acquainted with the beauties 

 beyond. 



Beside fences, there are other ways of employing 

 trellis-work to advantage. In the construction of arbours, 

 gateways, and other features where a quick effect is 

 desired, treillage is invaluable. However, it should never 

 be adopted simply as a means of showing elaborate 

 specimens of the turner's and joiner's skill ; our climate 

 will not treat ornamental outdoor woodwork kindly 

 enough for that, however desirable it might be. As it is 

 to support climbers, especial care should be taken that the 

 laths are so arranged that they give adequate support ; 

 close enough to permit of the small shoots being secured, 

 and yet without any superfluous wood to add needlessly 

 to the cost of construction. The rustic trellis, built of 

 larch or oak poles secured to stakes, is more suited to the 

 wilder parts of the garden, though treillage is there 

 but little needed. Except on a very small scale, it is 

 usually cheaper to buy the wrought wooden designs from 

 a good manufacturer, rather than attempt to construct 

 an often flimsy and clumsy-looking erection of rough 

 materials. In the kitchen garden, for training fruit trees, 

 espalier trellis is much the best, and this can be procured 

 in a plain, neat design in cast-iron rods. For affording 



