April, 1911 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
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The Small House of To-day 
There is no more interesting subject for the home- 
builder than that which deals with the building of the 
small house. Exterior and interior views, and floor 
plans are shown to illustrate an article written by 
Francis Durando Nichols, which gives a comprehensive 
idea of the interior treatment of each house. 
Two New England Houses 
Illustrations of the modern house of low cost, which 
have been copied from the old New England farm- 
house, are always interesting for the reason that they 
represent all that is simple, and yet combine all the fea- 
tures for comfort and repose. Paul Thurston has con- 
tributed an article on the subject which is illustrated by 
exterior and interior views, and floor plans, and it 
presents helpful suggestions for the one who is seeking 
designs for houses of interest. 
Bungalows 
A special number would not be complete without the 
presentation of the bungalow. There are some inter- 
esting ones with views and plans which illustrate the 
paper prepared by Robert Prescott. 
A Bungalow Built of Terra-Cotta Blocks 
The bungalow built for Mr. F. R. Bangs, at Ware- 
ham, Mass., was designed primarily for comfort, and 
its well planned rooms and picturesque environment 
tend to produce the desired result. It is constructed 
of hollow terra-cotta blocks, which are exposed in 
the main living-rooms of the house. Mary H. North- 
end has prepared a paper on this house which is illus- 
trated by many fine engravings, and is one that is 
worth knowing about on account of the material of 
which it is built. 
Flower Arrangements for the Table 
Along with the marked progress made in the larger 
and tore important details of home-making is the 
attention now paid to those which are contributing to 
the general effect of a home. While the conventional 
holder for a floral centerpiece for the dining-table is 
some kind of vase or jar in pottery or glass, there is 
nothing more attractive than a shapely basket in which 
a bowl of water is fitted. Edith Haviland has pre- 
sented an excellent article, illustrated by many en- 
gravings showing how this may be attained. 
Decorative Curtain Schemes 
Selecting curtains for the house is a rather hard task; 
not because there is so little to choose from, but for 
the reason that there is so much. In order to avoid 
mistakes and to secure the best possible hangings, that 
will not only give satisfaction to those who occupy the 
home, but pleasure to all who see them, one not skilled 
in the art of selection should be interested in the ideas 
furnished by Mabel Tuke Priestman, who presents 
many helpful suggestions in the furnishing of the doors 
and windows of a home. The article is illustrated, 
and shows some of the latest designs for curtain hang- 
ings. 
The Modern Kitchen 
We accept without question the idea that the kitchen 
should be both clean and sanitary, but we are not al- 
ways so sure that the efficiency of this busy end of 
the house is a matter of vital importance to those sup- 
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posed to be interested in home affairs. The kitchen is 
the place where nearly three-fourths of the actual 
housework must be performed, and the arrangement 
and equipment must exert more or less influence upon 
the whole problem of housekeeping; therefore, it is 
necessary that great consideration should be given to 
this part of the house. George E. Walsh has con- 
tributed an excellent article on this subject; one which 
is illustrated by engravings showing some model 
kitchens. 
The Inexpensive Small Garage 
With the increasing use of the motor car, it is becom- 
ing more and more the custom to house the machine 
on the premises of the owner, practicularly in rural 
and suburban places. The practice of keeping the car 
at home is more practical and satisfactory now than 
formerly, and H. P. Wilkin has prepared an excellent 
article on the subject, which is illustrated by many de- 
signs for a moderate price garage. 
The Low-Priced Motor Car for the Man of Modest 
Means 
The motor car has become as important and as nec- 
essary for the convenience and comfort of the man 
who lives in the country, as the heater which warms 
his house. ‘The economic process of the building of 
a car has enabled many manufacturers to produce a 
vehicle that is within the means of the average man 
who lives in the country. Stanley Yale Beach has 
written an interesting paper on the subject, which is 
illustrated by engravings showing cars which can be 
bought for from $725 to $1,500. 
Planning a Seashore Garden 
The first thing to consider in the making of a seaside 
garden is the matter of wind-breaks. These may not 
be over two feet in height, but in most localities they 
are an absolute necessity. The next important detail 
is to select the flowers with which to plant it. All 
flowers will not grow in a seashore garden, so Martha 
Haskell Clark tells in her article how to make a selec- 
tion of the best flowers to plant, and the results that 
are to be expected. 
The Arrangement for the Small Garden 
Charles Downing Lay has prepared plans by which to 
illustrate his article, showing how a garden for a small 
place may be planted. He tells in his paper how it is 
possible for one to have a small garden, even though 
the space is limited, and points out the possibilities and 
the means of developing it. 
Spraying the Apple Orchard 
There is not a neglected ‘home orchard” in our coun- 
try but can be brought back to a good bearing condi- 
tion and made to produce perfect fruit. This is a 
condition that is realized by many farmers who would 
gladly give their trees proper attention if they knew 
what to do. They recognize their trouble, but do not 
know the cause. Benjamin W. Douglas, State Ento- 
mologist of Indiana, has prepared an exceptional article 
on this subject, which points out the methods to pursue 
in order to eliminate destructive insect pests. The ar- 
ticle is profusely illustrated, and is one that ought to 
be of interest to all who possess apple trees, whether 
they belong to the home grounds or to the more pre- 
tentious orchard. 
