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HENDERSON’S PICTURESQUE GARDENS 
CONSERVATORY AND COURT INTERIORS 
The accompanying illustrations show what may be accom- 
plished in arranging for and growing ornamental plants in 
conjunction with interior home surroundings, thereby enabling the 
beauty and influence of flowers and foliage to be continuously 
enjoyed. 
The conservatory we picture below is entered from the house 
through large glass doors. The interior is arranged entirely 
without unsightly benches ; the plants, mostly in large pots and 
vases, are grouped on the floor, a broad walk leading through 
them. The fountain, suspended goldfish globes, electric lights, etc., 
with luxuriant Banana Plants, 
Cactus, Palms, Vines and 
other foliage and flowering 
plants grouped about, form 
an artistic and enjoyable re- 
treat. 
The glass-covered court on 
the right, surrounded with a 
Moorish -arched arcade, is en- 
tered at several points from 
the dwelling-rooms and makes 
a restful family resort. Its 
easy chairs, lights and shad- 
ows and plant -groups give it 
a most inviting appearance. 
The tall plant in the fountain 
basin is the Cyperus, or Um- 
brella Grass. The trailing 
plant on the tabourette, to 
the left, is Asparagus Spren- 
geri. The groups are com- 
posed of Ferns, Palms and 
other flowering and ornamen- 
tal-leaved plants. 
