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February, 1907 



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In this respect the book is disappointing and 

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Apart from this, however, the book can be 

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 terested in houses. The text consists of four 

 chapters, "The Home from Outside," by W. 

 H. Bidlake; "The Interior and its Furniture," 

 by Halsey Ricardo ; "Some Decorative Essen- 

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 same architect. These gentlemen discuss their 

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The Garden and its Accessories. By Lor- 

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