(  I’ll  ICE  SIX.  CE^TS. 
(  i|a.«i5  PER  YEAR. 
VOL.  XXXIII.  No.  Its. 
WHOEE  No.  1.164. 
Entered  according  to  Act  of  Conjrress,  In  the  year  I87fi,  hy  the  Kiiral  Publlshlnir  i^omimny,  in  the  nmce  of  the  librarian  of  Congress  at  Washington.j 
to  wliioh  (in  (ionieatio  work,  way)  tho  rooraa  are 
to  bo  dovotod.  A  drawing-room,  it  is  agreed, 
should  bo  light,  festive  and  gay;  a  dining-room 
at  once  moro  sober,  ajul  with  more  depth  ami 
wannth,  as  befits  its  uses.  You  j^mst  also  con¬ 
sider  the  light  and  shade,  oponiugs  and  the  posi¬ 
tions  of  them,  for  those  may,  or  may  not,  effect 
for  you  contrasts  of  tone,  and  may  even  touch 
tho  question  of  the  good  sense  of  your  whole 
scliomo  of  decoration.-  .BiitZiifr  (JE'n- 
gland). 
If  constructed  of  brick,  with  stone  corniTS  and 
caps,  with  eellar  throughout,  stone  foundation 
and  slate  roof,  and  finished  in  first-class  style, 
this  cottage  can  ho  built  in  most  localities  for 
i<5,00{b  Of  course  the  cost  oan  be  materially 
lessened,  or  oven  increased,  according  to  tho 
wislies  and  tastes  of  the  builder. 
For  one  who  can  command  the  requisite 
means,  a  house  Imilt’ou  this  plan,  modified,  per- 
nmnber  of  ptsiplo.  Delicate  white  iiitensifios, 
by  contrast,  any  unplciisautness  or  wuid.  of  per¬ 
fection  ;  extreme  dark  would  make  people  look 
wbihi  and  ghastly.  Neutral  colors  will  he  found 
tho  best  generally  some  gray  or  cool  cfilor  that 
will  coidrast  with  warmth  of  complexions.  On 
no  account  lot  an  absolutely  pure  color  be  used 
for  general  surfaces.  Nature  provides  no  such 
color  in  pigments.  Her  yellows  are  greenish  oi 
I'Xlurai  |►lTI)itfcturf 
PLAN  OF  A  GOTHIC  COTTAGE 
In  commencing  tlm  publication  of  a  aeries  of 
designs  for  Cottages,  Ac.,  to  continue  through 
the  Centennial  Year,  (see  RuBAn  of  Jan.  22.)  ew 
expressed  tho  intention  of  ghdng 
such  a  variety  of  plans  that  many 
country  and  suhnrban  residents 
would  find  H0methlng»consonant  with 
their  location,  taste  and  means.  lu 
accordance  with  that  promise  we  this 
week  present  illustrations  of  front 
and  side  elevations  and  floor  plans  of 
a  Gk/rmo  Cotta{je — a  design  some¬ 
what  unique,  and  one  which,  if  not 
entirely  adapted  to  the  wants  or 
tastes  of  those  in  quest  of  a  cottage 
in  this  style,  will  at  least  prove  sug¬ 
gestive. 
It  is  intended  that  this  cottage 
shall  be  constructed  of  brick,  with 
stone  comers.  The  roof  is  of  slate 
and  the  cldmuey  tops  of  terra  cotta 
ware,  which  can  be  obtained  of  any 
desirable  pattern  or  size.  Tho  plans 
exhibit  accommodations  for  a  family 
of  four  or  five,  there  being  three 
chaml>ers  of  ample  size  on  tho  upper 
floor,  'riie  first  Aoot  contains  the 
parlor,  dining  -  room  and  kitchen, 
with  tlie  pantry  and  scullory  attached. 
The  hall  is  lighted  by  the  window  op¬ 
posite  Ute  landing  in  the  second  story. 
There  is  a  fire-place  in  each  aijart- 
meut.  Throughout  the  base  of  the 
building  there  is  a  cellar,  having  stairs  beneath 
the  main  stairway.  We  think  it  a  very  neat  de¬ 
sign,  and  if  built  upon  a  largo  lot,  slightly  ele¬ 
vated  and  tastefully  ornamented  with  walks, 
flowers  and  shrubbery,  would  make  a  home  at 
once  desirable  and  attractive. 
The  rooms  are  in  awe  as  follows  Fii-st  Floor 
—Parlor,  llxlC  ;  Dining-room,  14x18 ;  Kitchen, 
14x16 ;  Porch,  8x8 ;  Scullery,  9x9.  Second 
Floor — Chamber  over  parlor,  14x16 ;  over  dining¬ 
room,  14x18 ;  over  kitchen,  14x16. 
PORCH 
HOW  TO  NAIL  CLAPBOARDS 
SCULLERY 
Thk  Practical  Farmer  says  that 
clapboards  are  often  split  by  liriving 
large  nails  into  tho  board  that  has 
just  been  ymt  on,  sometimes  chock¬ 
ing  the  stud  ou  which  tlio  clapboard 
is  nailed.  This  induces  leakage  and 
often  speedy  decay.  Tho  proper 
method  is  pouitod  out  as  follows : 
After  one  board  is  uailed  on,  let  the 
support  nails  bo  stuck  into  tho 
sheathing  boards  or  studs,  so  as  to 
rest  on  the  upper  edge  of  tho  board 
below.  ITien,  after  tho  ends  are  fit¬ 
ted,  draw  o\it  the  support  nails  and 
lap  the  lower  edge  of  tho  clapboard 
ou  tho  board  below  not  less  than  ono 
inch.  liy  observiug  this  direction, 
no  cracks  will  be  produeed  near  the 
lower  edges  of  tho  boards.  It  will 
pay  well,  also,  to  make  holes  for  nails 
with  a  sharp  brad-awl. 
CHAMBFR 
DM  INGROOM 
CHAMBER 
KITCHEN 
^ORCH 
CHMBER 
PARLOR 
M<>r 
HuEns  vou  Catti.e.  As  a  rule,  it 
is  not  advisable  to  erect  tomijorary 
sheds  for  farm  stock.  If  owimr  of  the  fami,  it 
will  be  found  to  advantage  to  build  substantial 
barns  with  basements  beneath  for  stock  and 
plenty  of  atororoom  abovo.  This  Is  not  oidy 
warmer  aheltor,  but  it  saves  a  vast  deal  of  labor 
in  canying  food.  Besides,  for  tbo  amount  of 
room  furnished,  a  higli  building  is  always  rela¬ 
tively  cheaper  than  a  low  ono.  It  costs  no  more 
to  roof  a  buildtng  26  feet  high  than  otifi  only  10 
or  12.  The  first-named  building  will  be  an  orna¬ 
ment  to  the  place  and  add  to  its  selling  value. 
Beconu  Floor. 
reddish,  and  so  on.  Nor  does  she  use  it  to  any 
extent  in  inanimate  nature.  So  much  so  tliat 
you  will  find  that,  if  you  have  much  difficulty  in 
describing  a  color,  you  may  be  cei-tniu  it  is  good  ; 
tho  more  diflieulty  tho  more  beauty.  Nature 
trusts  mainly  to  gradations  of  tone,  using  vivid 
color  iu  small  quantities  only,  as  in  tho  toiiohea 
on  bright  flowers  and  butterflies.  Tliis  tcoeliing 
of  Nature  will  be  found  seconded  iu  tlio  pictures 
of  the  greatest  aidists,  and,  iu  following  such 
teaching,  it  is  necessary  to  consider  the  object 
First  Floor. 
haps,  in  some  details,  and  with  well-planned  sm’- 
roundings  as  indicated,  there  will  be  few  plans 
found  more  thoroughly  satisfying. 
COLOR  OF  ROOMS 
In  rooms  to  be  lived  in,  simply  white  for  color 
of  walls  and  paint,  as  well  as  any  extremely  dara 
treatment,  shordd  be  avoided.  The  walls  of 
rooms  should  be  of  such  backgi-ounds  as  will 
best  suit  the  complexion  and  dresses  of  the  larger 
Sn>B  Eixtatios. 
Front  Eixvation, 
