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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
Pergolas. — The pergola, a series of rustic arches em- 
bowered in climbers, has become fashionable of late years, 
and a very pretty feature it is in gardens. A pergola may be 
used to cover a path leading from one part of the garden to 
another, or along some grassy path or glade. It is usually 
built on strong oak posts placed 8 to ioft. apart, these 
Fig. IO. A SIMPLE PERGOLA. 
May be constructed of peeled Oak, Chestnut, or Larch poles. Forms a 
delightful feature in the garden when fully clothed with Roses, Clematises, 
Jasmines, etc. 
being braced by longitudinal pieces along each side at the top 
and further cross-pieces to join the two sides. The cross-pieces 
are further joined by smaller pieces so as to make a stable 
foundation for the creepers on top. The uprights should be 
steeped in creosote to a height of 3ft, to preserve their bases 
from damp and rot, and be fixed i8in. to 2ft. in the soil. 
