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CHAPTER V 



PERGOLAS 



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Pergolas in Italy — Durable materials essential — Stone, brick, and 

 wood — Simplicity in construction desirable — Most suitable 

 positions — List of climbers . . . . ■ -39 



CHAPTER VI 



GATES, FENCES, AND EDGINGS 



Artistic design need not be sacrificed to practical utility — 

 Various styles — Material for fencing — The sunk fence 

 objected to— Stone and terra-cotta edgings . . . S 2 



CHAPTER VII 



SUNDIALS AND STATUARY 



Require to be introduced very carefully — Positions for a sundial- 

 Construction of dial — Pedestal design — Mottoes — Statuary, 

 liable to great abuse — Suitable mythological figures — Stone 

 and lead — Desirable positions . . . . . -63 



CHAPTER VIII 



BRIDGES 



Unless necessary, frequently ridiculous — Stone and wood bridges 



— Earth-bank — The flying boat . . . .78 



CHAPTER IX 



FOUNTAINS 



In our climate artificial displays of water require to be carefully 

 treated — Drooping and jet fountains — Stone, lead, and cast 

 iron — Situations for — Chatsworth — Villa d'Este, Tivoli . 84 



