June, 1906 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS qt 
partake hardness and solidity by « 
and are everlasting. The expense of we 
repair is entirely eliminated 
The blocks made by our Borst Sy 
produce a non-porous f g in perfe 
tion of any des 
natural color It t } ea I 
| space, insur‘ng ayant in winter and a “cool 
house in summer. 
] By the use of our face-plates (inte inge 
able), the face of blocks made on our 
produces a wall of such de 
destroy sameness and monot 
tending home buil ler we offe 
“Tdeal’”’ Block Machine 
of such simplicity that, with our s 
anyone can produce the blocks. One! machine 
is a recognized standard product, both trie 
and tested. It has been on the market 
four years. 
Perfection has been reached i 
tion of a hollow concrete blo 
fect substitute for brick, stor 
of construction. The stylese volved are state ly, 
substantial, and always a) tistic, The form of 
block face is one of taste alone. ‘he most 
commonly used are smooth face, bevel edge 
corrugated or ribbed, pitch or rock face, and 
special designs of ornamental faces. 'Con- 
crete has a place of its own in building con- ¢ 
struction and is capable of such artistic finish 
as to rest upon the merits of its own beauty. 
1 other forms 
Houses used to be built of wood, brick or 
stone; now they use 
HOLLOW CONCRETE Tre “Ideal” shrek 
BUILDING BLOCKS Concrete Block Machine 9 2" 3" 
produces porch pier blocks, veneer blocks, cor- inated 
ner blocks, octagon blocks, jam blocks, regular 
blocks, outer corner blocks, outer octagon blocks, inner Insurance 
T is not a new material—it is the oldest and best 
known toman. Used many thousand years ago, it 
has withstood the test of tiime, and to-day affords octagon blocks, fractional blocks, railing blocks, joist lessened 
the greatest combination of advantages. The use of | blocks, window blocks, buttress blocks, water table na 
Hollow Concrete Building Blocks will build you a | blocks, pilaster blocks, course blocks and gable blocks No painting 
house at a saving of 18 to27 percent. The blocks can and all on one machine. 
be laid in the walls more rapidly than brick, each No furring 
block taking the place of fourteen bricks. A block wall == ha ee LUNG lathing 
eight inches thick is ree doravie and: wa eostain It is sold ata price within the reach of all, I 7 
more weight than a brick wall twelve inches thic - Z : nterior 
Wood, brick and stone deteriorate. Concrete Blocks q and will Save you 1tS cost, no matter how space 
low-priced construction. P 
enlarged 
Frost. Proof Fire Proof 
Heat, Proof Damp Proof 
Catalogue “W” gives 
further details, cuts 
and information; can 
be had by addressing 
Ideal 
'Concrete Machinery 
Company 
South Bend, Indiana 
!Rustic! 
| Work | 
What Every 
Country Place Needs 
Practical 
Plans 
For Picturesque 
Automobile and Ani- 
mal Houses, Arbors, 
Bridges, Boat Houses, 
Cabins, Camps, Dens, 
Furniture for House q Original designs adapted to site 
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and Garden, Fences, made without delay. t 
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Gates, Lodges, Pergo- @ State what you want to build, and 
las, Play Houses, Stu- describe the site selected. 
dios, Stables, Shelters, q¢ Estimates furnished for rustic con- 
Seats, Screens, Tea struction to be erected by most com- 
Houses, Unbrellas and petent workmen in my employ. 
all other kinds of rus- @ To facilitate business with those 
tic structures for gar~ living at a distance from New York, 
dens and estates. I will send by registered mail or ex- 
7 press to any part of the United States 
or Canada, upon receipt of $5.00, 
complete working drawings, as follows: 
Sheet No. 
1 Two piece design with covered gateway 
2 Summer house 12 feet in diameter 
3 Bridge design adaptable to different lengths 
4 Chairs and settees in several designs 
5 Two grape arbor designs, also adaptable 
6 Small log cabin, suitable also for play 
| house, studio, or workshop 
@ Any one sheet of plans for $1.00. Address 
J. H. TROY RUSTIC BUILDER 
; Mount Hissarlik Nurseries New Rochelle, N.Y. 
New York Office, 24 East 34th Street 
VERY COUNTRY ESTATE of any size has 
its greenhouses—greenhouses that not only give of 
their wealth of growing things, but by their architec- 
tural lines add a point of interest and decorativeness to the 
grounds. But, not satished with an occasional visit to the 
greenhouses, the owner wants the added advantage of 
flowers and plants at his very doorstep ; so we either build 
these show places or conservatories direct to his dwelling 
or connect them by a glass passage. Here, then, can he 
share with his family and friends the fragrant flowers and 
beautiful foliage in the most delightful of surroundings. 
Let us take this matter up with you at once. Write us the 
particulars, or we will come and talk it over. 
Hire nINGS Gc COM PANY 
Greenhouse Designers and Builders 
Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus 
1170 Broapway, New York 
