HOUSE AND GARDEN 
July, 1910 
taken from each clump, and from the rest 
the dead twigs were quickly removed with 
the bush-hook as high as it would reach. 
The stems, which were before nearly con¬ 
cealed by the twigs and small sprouts, 
were in that way brought out in full 
whiteness to contrast sharply with the 
Oaks and Hemlocks not far away. 
At one place there is near the cliff a 
fairly level bench of land, which was cov¬ 
ered with bushes and Cedars mixed with 
a few larger trees. Above the bench is 
the steep slope on which the Pines are 
growing. The lower level bench has now 
been cleared of nearly all of its tree 
growth, giving a place for picnics or la¬ 
ter, perhaps, for tennis-court and garden. 
In this way the Pines on the slope are 
revealed and a comfortable and spacious 
resting place provided for those roaming 
over the tract. 
On the upper terraces are two old 
Hemlocks whose branches drooping to the 
ground made an arbor, shady at all times, 
but with no outlook and somewhat breath¬ 
less. Cutting out a hanging branch and 
a few small trees let in the air and gave 
a narrow outlook upon the level bench 
below and out to the distant valley and 
white farmhouse still farther down. 
The point on the edge of the bluff, 
which juts out farthest into the valley and 
from which now the broadest view can be 
obtained, was entirely covered with a 
growth of small Poplars of very little 
value. A few hours’ work with the bush- 
hook reduced them to brush and sticks for 
the fireplace and revealed a panorama ex¬ 
tending from north through west to south, 
and commanding village, valley, distant 
hills and a mountain in a neighboring 
state. A few hours more of work with 
bush-hook and pick developed an easy 
descent from this clearing to the terrace 
below and opened a vista framing in a 
picture of a near-by mountain showing 
itself over the Hemlocks by the brook. 
In the lower part of the tract and 
nearer home, some things have been done 
in the way of improvement. The wood¬ 
land paths leading from the pasture to the 
spring are pleasant places but not easy to 
reach from the house. To reach them it 
was necessary to leap the brooklet and 
then go somewhat roundabout. In the 
edge of the woods in the dell there was 
an old stone wall of round boulders. By 
moving a cartload or two of these and 
hauling a little clay, a curved dam, or 
causeway, was built across the stream. 
The ferns have already taken possession 
of parts of this and blended it with the 
wodland. One can now cross with dry 
feet and in a dignified manner to reach the 
paths beyond. The dam is bordered on 
one side by the little pool above it, and 
one may have the unusual pleasure of see¬ 
ing wild Cinnamon Fern, Red Osiers, Gol¬ 
den Willows, Arrowhead and other bog 
plants close at hand while keeping his 
shoes dry. One may also hope sometime 
to see wild Azalia and Cardinal-Flower 
growing here in congenial soil and look¬ 
ing at home, although transplanted from 
NABISCO 
Sugar Wafers 
As an accompaniment to chocolate or 
tea, or an adjunct to the dessert of a formal 
dinner, NABISCO Sugar Wafers are 
equally appropriate. Keep a few tins of 
these most delightful confections on hand 
—then you are prepared for any dessert 
emergency. 
Iff ten cent tins 
Also in twenty-five cent tins 
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY 
Hartwell. Richardson & Driver, 
ARCHITECTS. BOSTON. 
All cement, brick and stucco 
exteriors need 
PETRIFAX Cement Coating 
Without it rain and dampness are sure to penetrate, causing 
damage and unsanitary conditions. 
Petrifax waterproofs the exterior. It consists of a mineral 
base, which is carried into thepores of the cement bv a volatile 
liquid, which evaporates quickly, leaving a hard vet. elastic 
surface that will not crack, chip nor peal, even under climatic 
changes. To cement and stucco it gives a uniform ana pleas¬ 
ing eolor that these materials themselves never have, and 
without destroying their texture. Let us tell you more about 
this successful waterproof coating. We are always glad 
to answer questions. Ask for Booklet. 
Dexter Itrotlicrs Co. 
Makers of Dexter Brothers’ English Shingle Stains. 
AGENTS — H. M. Hooker Co., Chicago; John D. 5. Potts, 
218 Race St., Phila. ; Carolina Portland Cement Co., Bir¬ 
mingham and Montgomery,Ala., Jacksonville, Fla., Charles¬ 
ton, S.C.. New Orleans, La., and Atlanta. Ga. ; C. M. Brockett 
Cement Co., Kansas City, Mo.; Sherman Kimball. San Francisco, 
Calif.; F. 8. Combs. Halifax, N.S.; AND DEALERS. 
Be sure 
the word 
PETRIFAX 
and our 
name 
are on 
every 
barrel, 
keg and 
can. 
In writing to advertisers please mention House and Garden. 
