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A DESIGN FOR A CAST-IRON GARDEN CHAIR. 
At page 257 of the last volume of this Magazine, we inserted a figure of a 
cast-iron garden chair, designed and sent us by our esteemed correspondent, Mr. 
Saul, of Lancaster, accompanied by a description. A short time ago we received 
the present novel design, which Mr. S. describes in the following words : — " I have 
been induced to design and execute another cast-iron garden seat of a light and 
attractive appearance, and at little expense, so that the lovers of gardening may 
have a commodious chair at a 
very trifling cost. The seat, 
which is supported by a little 
urn, is composed of a group of 
flowers, and the edge is formed 
of leaves. The top of the seat 
is about fifteen inches by twelve, 
quite light, and easy. The back 
of the seat represents a male 
figure ; the right hand is so 
made, that a common umbrella 
may be placed therein, and re- 
moved with little trouble. The 
figure is holding, in each hand, 
a tin tube for holding water 
and cut flowers. At this season 
dahlias, and a few evergreens, 
have a striking appearance ; 
indeed, flowers of different de- 
scriptions may be introduced 
nearly throughout the whole 
season ; by this plan, the seat 
may be placed in any position, 
and removed at pleasure to any 
situation, as the person when seated is shaded from the sun by the umbrella, so 
that he has the full benefit of the refreshing breeze, mixed with the grateful 
fragrance from the different flowers. It has also a good and striking effect when 
placed near a tree. It may be readily conveyed to any part of the country without 
much trouble or expense." 
