THE SiMALL NURSERY 



ELEMENTS OF AN" EFFICIENT OFFICE 



Appearance. — Naturally, a neat, nicely painted build- 

 ing is the first essential of the model nursery office. 

 Buildings of a low rambling bungalow type usually look 

 w^ell, blending much more easily with the surroundings. 

 Rustic effects are good when well executed, but otherwise 

 are glaring. The size of the building will depend entirely 

 upon the circumstances. In planning to build a new one 

 be sure to provide for a drafting table of ample size sup- 

 plied with light coming from a large north window. Pro- 

 vide also for plenty of storage shelves for stationery and 

 allow for a small private office or consultation room. 



Of great importance also is the show ground, which 

 should be planned for when the nursery is laid out and 

 which should be as near the office as possible. This show 

 ground will not only help you to sell more goods, but will 

 help you to sell them more easily by saving trips into the 

 nursery with prospects in tow. 



In the interior of the office, neatness is not only attrac- 

 tive, but makes for efficiency as well. Old-fashioned 

 desks, old typewriters, or any other old items of equip- 

 ment make no difference // you have definite places for 

 them and // they are found in their places. 



Office Equipment. — Let us see just what the physical 

 equipment of a good office should be. Of first impor- 

 tance are the 



Desks. It is generally accepted that flat- top desks 

 are the best for the modern office. Not only are they more 

 sanitary, but accumulations of papers are more notice- 

 able on them and hence they are more likely to be cleared 

 off once in a while. If you expect to employ a stenog- 

 rapher provide for her proper working space, with light 



