The layout of the resi¬ 
dence grounds on this 
estate at Ridgefield, Con¬ 
necticut, might be likened 
to an immense emerald 
saucer, on one side of 
which is located the im-' 
posing residence, with its nearby glass 
enclosed swimming pool of U-Bar 
Construction. 
Along the opposite edge are attract¬ 
ive cottages snuggled among the trees. 
In the center of this gently sloping 
green is this beautiful hardy garden of 
old-timey flowers, restrained by a 
hedge of privet. 
Adjoining it is the Garden of Gardens 
—the pleasing group of U-Bar Green¬ 
houses. 
It is a fine bit of landscape composing. 
As beautiful as the ever changing 
color mosaic of this outside garden 
may be, it it always devoid of that 
never flagging interest and mystery of 
the greenhouse gardens, with their ex¬ 
otic plants, out-of-season flowers and 
continuous ripening of fruits. 
A regular little orchard of apple trees 
in full fragrant bloom, in February, for 
instance, certainly stirs one. And 
what a delightful thing to be sure of 
fine, meaty, true-flavor melons the en¬ 
tire year about! 
Orchids with their weirdly exquisite 
blooms lasting for weeks, never lose 
their charm. And still there is plenty 
of room left for roses, carnations, vio¬ 
lets, sweet peas and the endless other 
flowers that so gladden our lives, and 
those with whom we are privileged to 
share them. 
This, then, might be called an out¬ 
burst of greenhouse enthusiasm. But 
it is an enthusiasm that hinges more 
than you might imagine, on the right 
and careful construction of the green¬ 
house itself. So much so, in fact, that 
many a man is this very moment thor¬ 
oughly disgusted with his expenditure. 
It is to prevent just such a possible dis¬ 
appointment that we urge your seriously 
investigating the U-Bar Construction 
before you take any -decisive action 
towards having a Garden of Gardens 
of your own. 
We will gladly come and talk it over with 
you, or send you our catalog. Or both. 
U-BAR GREENHOUSES 
PIERSON U-BAR CO 1 MADISON AVE.N.Y 
CANADIAN OFFICE-10 PHILLIPS PLACE MONTREAL 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
September, 1912 
Important to Those 
Who Expect to Build 
ITT IIEN PLANNING TO BUILD get the ideas of leading architects 
regarding best design,_ proper interior arrangement and most 
appropriate furnishings. This will aid in deciding about your own 
plans when you consult your own architect and builder, and can be 
obtained from the several hundred designs beautifully illustrated in 
six numbers of 
Arrititrrtural Eernrb 
The National Magazine for Architects, Owners and Builders, with the largest circulation in the Reid 
In these six numbers are also illustrated and described numerous building-specialties that add much to the comfort, con¬ 
venience and value of the modern home, without materially increasing initial cost; this information may mean saving of 
many dollars to you. 
OUR SPECIAL OFFER 
We have a limited supply of these sets of six numbers, invaluable to those who expect to build or make alterations. Al- 
’ s we make you a special offer of $1.00 for the six, while the sets last, if you mention HOUSE 
Ai\D GARDEN. They will soon be sold. Order to-day; to -morrow may be too late. 
THIS $1.00 SHOULD SAVE YOU HUNDREDS 
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