House and Garden 
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH 
(Continued from page 193.) 
THE HOUSE 
furnishings. The nervous system is 
keenly sensitive to effects both of light 
and color so these matters concern not 
only the appearance of the house but the 
temper of the family. 
It is in November, also, that the house 
plants are taken within doors and made 
a part of the general furnishing. As such 
they are almost indispensable but see 
to it that they do not form a barricade 
before the window which provides the 
most desirable outlook. A conserva¬ 
tory is charming in its place but that 
place is not the drawing-room. Have 
plants and flowers by all means—even a 
few twigs of evergreens in a suitable vase 
or jar are an addition to a room but 
use them as a factor in decoration, not 
an impediment to ease. 
The pantry too might well at this 
time come in for a share of attention. 
Some of the bins, boxes or crocks may 
need replacement in order to give proper 
accommodation for the winter’s stores. 
Plain wooden shelves which can be 
sanded and scrubbed are by all means 
the best and never under any condition 
should they be covered or decorated 
with paper for it collects dust and is 
generally unsanitary. 
CORRESPOND ENCE 
('Continued from page 195.) 
difficulty in making it comfortable for 
three occupants. Your ideas are well 
thought out and I feel I can offer no 
decided improvement. I can, however, 
supply you with the name of a firm 
making davenports, which are really 
comfortable beds, and if you will send 
me a self-addressed envelope I will 
forward you the same. 
I would recommend for your living- 
room a yellow wall treatment, either a 
two toned paper, grass-cloth or any of 
the fabrics which can be obtained now 
in such excellent colors. Drape your 
windows with madras curtains showing 
yellow figures on an ivory ground. 
Use willow or wicker furniture in this 
room with a few pieces of mahogany 
furniture, such as a single straight chair 
or a wing chair and a table, these latter 
pieces to bear out the davenport which 
you will use for sleeping purposes. 
I his may be obtained in mahogany and 
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