House and Garden 
the least variety of decoration, that is the 
least figure to show in wall covering, 
furniture or drapery, I would suggest 
that you select one of these rugs showing 
an Oriental design. 
For your drawing-room we would 
advise a two-toned rug of this character, 
that is the light center with the eight-inch 
border in a darker shade. Runners 
for the hall may be purchased in these 
goods. We cannot mention the names 
of makers in these columns but will send 
you the name and address. The price 
of the nine by twelve feet size is ^50. 
We are sure you will not regret purchas¬ 
ing these rugs. 
HEATING THE HOUSE 
I would be glad if you would give me 
some definite information in regard to 
the kind of heating apparatus to install 
in my suburban home. I have had such 
varying advice from my architect and 
friends that I shall be glad to let House 
AND Garden settle the matter for me. 
Answer: We are pleased to assist 
you but feel that one’s architect’s advice 
is always safe to follow but since you 
request it, send you some addresses of 
firms from whom you can obtain cata¬ 
logues and full information as to instal¬ 
ling, etc. We may add that these are 
absolutely reliable. 
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH 
{Continued from page 67.) 
THE GARDEN 
vigor to produce stems of ample strength 
and height to maintain the largest 
flowers. Where the plants are planted 
in suitable soil, they continue to increase 
in size and profusion of bloom and in 
this respect possess an element of prac¬ 
tical, permanent value. It is a gross 
feeder and the very best of soil is none 
too good. A soil retaining a moderate 
degree of dampness is the most desirable. 
The time for planting the peony is as 
near after the middle of August as the 
buds become ripened and may be con¬ 
tinued until November. In the next 
issue directions as to planting and cul¬ 
ture will be given. 
Not much has been heard of the Jap¬ 
anese wineberry of late, but it is both 
desirable as an ornament and as a 
fruit. Those who have not got it in 
their collection should give it a trial. 
The Only Real Stains 
If you have only seen the crude and tawdry colors 
of the thinned-paint imitations of 
Cabot’s Shingle Stains 
you have no idea of the beautiful coloring effects 
of the true Stains. They are soft and deep, like 
velvet, but transparent.'bringing out the beauty 
of the wood grain. Half as expensive as paint, 
twice as handsome, and the only Stains made of 
Creosote, "the best wood preservative known.” 
Samples on wood and Catalogue sent free on request 
SAMUEL CABOT, Sole Manufacturer 
141 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 
Agents at all Central Points 
A. S. Bell, Arch t. New York City 
" Qvillt” the warmest sheathing paper 
piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiFIRST IN THE FIELDiiiiiiiiimiiiim^ 
g in this case means p 
I STRONGEST - FINEST - BEST | 
I Peerless Mortar Colors j 
g Send for color card and booklet g 
I SAMUEL H. FRENCH & CO. | 
^ Paint and Varnish Manufacturers m 
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Stanley’s Ball-Bearing Hinges 
Nothing equals them for 
hanging doors either in 
Big Public Buildings or 
Private Dwellings 
Two will frequently take the place of three 
ordinary hinges, and their action is noise¬ 
less and perfect. UMade in Wrought 
Bronze and Steel. 
THE STANLEY WORKS 
Myrtle Street, New Britain, Conn. 
New York Office: 79 Chambers Street 
Mercer Boiler for Steam and Hot Water Heating 
Our Heating Boilers 
and Radiators 
are made for the home 
where the Architect 
and Owner demand 
uniform heat in all 
weather. 
The efficiency of our 
apparatus makes this 
always possible. 
MILLS SAFETY BOILERS 
THE H. B. SMITH CO. 
Factory, Westfield, Mass. 
728 Arch St., Philadelphia 
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