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rooms, but not commonly. The shower-bath 

 is of more frequent occurrence and can be 

 arranged in conjunction with the bath, or, 

 as is sometimes done, arranged with a needle- 

 bath and placed separately. In such cases it is 

 protected with a water-proof curtain. 



The lavatory or wash-basin is the third 

 chief article in the bathroom. They are made 

 of porcelain or marble, are properly trapped, 

 and are supplied with very varied apparatus 

 for admitting, retaining and releasing the 

 water. The form of this apparatus has 

 received great attention from manufacturers, 

 and it can be had in many different shapes and 

 styles. The single point to keep in mind is 

 that, like the bath and the water-closet, its 

 structure be thoroughly exposed. 



The waste-pipes are those which receive the 

 waste-water from the sinks, baths, basins, 

 etc. They are made of cast iron, from two to 

 three inches in diameter. Their position and 

 adjustment is similar to that of the soil-pipe. 



The sanitary apparatus pertaining to the 

 kitchen may best be considered in connec- 

 tion with the special treatment of that part of 

 the house. It is sufficient to state here, in a 

 general way, that their sanitary requirements 

 are quite as important as those which relate 

 to the bathroom. The apparatus of both 

 departments should be of the best in every 

 case ; not necessarily the most expensive, but 

 of high-grade goods which have stood the test 

 of wear, and of devices that have survived 

 long use. The best of household apparatus is 

 liable to injury and carelessness at the most 

 unexpected times, and the careful householder 

 should keep this in mind when providing for 

 his supplies of sanitary fittings. This part of 

 the household equipment has received so much 

 attention, so much thought has been given to 

 it, such a variety of apparatus can be had, that 

 improperly fitted houses are without excuse. 

 This applies to minor matters as well as to 

 more important ones, for one may, if one is so 

 disposed, fit up his bathroom in a thoroughly 

 sanitary manner in which every part and every 

 article has the best of sanitary reasons for its 

 form and use. 



WINTER PROTECTION FOR 

 THE GARDEN 



By Ida D. Bennett 



THE subject of winter protection in the 

 garden is one about which much may be 

 said, both for and against, so easy is it to 

 overdo the matter or, by the application of 

 wrong principles, bring about just the result 

 that it is sought to avoid. It is not a unique 

 experience to find, after spending several hours 

 protecting a bed of choice roses in the most 

 approved manner and congratulating oneself, 

 throughout all the cold days of winter, that 

 they are safe, to find on uncovering them in the 

 spring that some overlooked plant has stood 

 the winter much better than they with all the 

 care bestowed. Nor is it altogether unknown 

 to find that the protection for some reason has 

 proved a source of danger instead of safety. A 

 florist with years of experience behind him 

 told me one spring that he should never pro- 

 tect a bed of roses again, that he thought it did 

 more harm than good ; and another very suc- 

 cessful grower of flowers told me recently that 

 the most she knew about protecting plants in 

 winter was that she didn't know anything, 

 which is often the case with all of us, and 

 often a valuable conclusion to come to. 



Probably, however, the main difficulty in 

 protecting plants over winter is a failure to 

 recognize the manner of growth of the plants 

 and their need during winter. It is obvious 

 that a herbaceous perennial and a bulbous plant 

 dying down to the ground in the winter must 



