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HOUSE AND GARDEN 
September, ioii 
Little Things Tell 
The hardware on your home tells o 
good quality and thoroughness or of poo 
construction and lack of judgment. If it 
looks badly or fails to work 
properly, it is a source of an¬ 
noyance so long as the house 
stands, but if it is right, it is 
a cause of constant satisfaction. 
The Oakland knob 
and escutcheon shown are es¬ 
pecially suited for Colonial, 
Craftsman and Mission 
homes. It is one of the 
123 Corbin designs in 19 
schools and made in 54 
finishes, found upon homes 
of refinement everywhere, 
dealer in your city sells it. 
Send for publications. 
OK 16, Corbin Wrought Hardware 
OK 17, Corbin Colonial Hardware 
OK 53, Corbin Princeton Design 
OK NO, Corbin Specialties 
P. & F. CORBIN 
NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT 
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P. & F. Corbin 
of New York 
P. & F. Corbin 
Philadelnhi 
P. & F. Corbin 
of Chicago 
All Cement Floors Need Dexter Brothers 
Petrifax Cement Coating 
There is bound to be more or less powdering. The 
dust is not only annoying, but is injurious to the 
throat and lungs. Two coats of Petrifax make a 
sure and lasting remedy. Gives a hard surface that 
will not crack or peel. Washable, and prevents spot¬ 
ting from oil or grease. 
Especially adapted to use in garages, factories, hos¬ 
pitals, gymnasiums and public buildings. 
No. 40 Petrifax is the exact color of cement. Also 
made in white and several shades. Write' for 
interesting booklet. 
Dexter Brothers Go., 
1133 Broadway. New York. 218 Race St.. Philadelphia. Pa. 
Makers of Dexter Brothers EngHsh Shingle Stains 
AGENTS: H. M. Hooker Co.. Chicago; E. B. Totten, 
Security Bldg., St. Louis; Sherman Kimball, San Francisco, 
Cal.; Hoffschlager & Co.. Honolulu, AM) DEALERS. 
Be sure 
the word 
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and our 
every 
barrel, 
keg and 
minor, a fragrant variety—and hyacinths 
were planted in the barrels. Bordering 
the pool were the Spanish iris, which grow 
very low. Around the barrels were the 
larger German iris, and at the back, the 
tall Japanese iris. Planted freely among 
the iris were different kinds of ferns—the 
Beech, the Royal and the Ostrich ferns. 
A privet hedge formed the outer circle of 
the pool. Carpeting the front of the pool 
was a border of English ivy and poet’s 
narcissus. 
This planting is most effective. It is 
also hardy, with the exception of the Eng¬ 
lish ivy, which must be heavily covered 
with leaves in the fall. 
In front of the pool was a rustic seat, 
on which was carved: NYMPHtEA 
NYMPHZEARUM, Nymph of the 
Nymphs. At each end of the seat 
bloomed a little rose tree, although this 
could be replaced by a bay tree if one 
prefers. 
Even with two lily pools the woman was 
not content and she now has a city gar¬ 
den, the most attractive spot of which is 
the lily pool. This pool, made of Port¬ 
land cement, is much more formal than 
the others. There is a drain in the center 
and the plants can be left in the pool dur¬ 
ing the winter, hut should be covered with 
leaves and straw. 
At each corner of the pool is a little 
box tree in a cement pot. Around the 
outer edge of the pool is planted English 
ivy and periwinkle, with its little blue 
flowers. These come early in the spring 
and when they are gone the vines form a 
thick growth of glossy green throughout 
the season. 
At one side of the pool is a cement seat 
with the following inscription: 
I will let no music enter 
Saving what the Zephyr sings, 
Which the lilies in the basin 
May seem pure enough to hear. 
The “Lady of the Pools” insists it is 
impossible for her to tell which one she 
loves best. Each has had its individual 
appeal. But she always speaks caressingly 
of the one in the swamp with the towering 
cat tails and the wonderful frogs. 
The Prophet’s Chamber 
(Continued from page 162) 
brush, comb, etc. On the top of the table 
was a century old brass candlestick hold¬ 
ing a plain white candle as nearly like the 
old dipped ones as could be found. By 
it were antique snuffers, similar to those 
in use in the days of the prophet. A 
Bible, in harmony with the tone and intent 
of the room, was also kept on the table. 
The sloping walls were covered with a 
simple paper of nodding golden-rod. The 
only ornament was a small but ancient 
print of a Biblical subject. 
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