August, 1910 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
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uresque charm of farmhouse or cottage 
or the tangle of old-time gardens — sug¬ 
gesting at the same time its suitable en¬ 
vironment beyond doubt or question. 
Ordinarily evergreens are not regarded 
with any consideration for their shade, 
yet they offer a most restful depth of it 
and a cool dimness that deciduous trees 
do not have. The nearest trees to a 
dwelling, however, should be from twen¬ 
ty-five to thirty-five feet distant, where 
their shadow cannot fall upon it, for per¬ 
petual shade is highly undesirable. 
Always plant them near enough to¬ 
gether to support and defend each other 
under the stress of severe storms, thin¬ 
ning out in subsequent years when they 
begin to crowd. And plant always two 
deep at least—two deep in an irregular 
grouping, not two rows, one back of tbe 
other. 
And, finally, place the deciduous mem¬ 
bers of a boundary group or a screen 
mostly in the background to allow tbe 
evergreens to show dark and well defined 
before and among them. Leave plenty 
of room between the two kinds of trees — 
rather more than between the trees that 
are the same — remembering that decid¬ 
uous trees expand very much more and 
very much more rapidly than evergreens, 
therefore need a wider berth. 
H ow Rush Seats are Made 
(Continued from page 91.) 
ened. The standard can be raised, low¬ 
ered or turned around, so that the chair 
moves at a touch. At one side of the 
workman is placed a long, wooden trough 
in which the rushes are kept. A little 
water in the bottom is used for moisten¬ 
ing the rush if necessary. Grooves in 
the trough hold the knives and mallet 
used in the work. 
The weaver begins his task by taking 
a leaf of the rush and twisting it. The 
appearance of the finished seat depends 
largely upon the kind of twist used. For 
a small chair a tight, hard twist is em¬ 
ployed. For a chair of massive frame, 
a looser and heavier twist is preferred. 
In general, however, modern work is of 
looser weave than that of a hundred 
years ago, and a larger twist is employed. 
As the rush varies greatly in width, some¬ 
times two or more leaves are twisted to¬ 
gether to form a strand, while sometimes 
a single leaf is used. When the end of 
the strand is nearly reached it is spliced 
with one or more rushes, the stub ends 
being left out and cut off later. The 
twist is first passed several times around 
the chair frame, then the corners are 
started, the work progressing towards 
the centre, while the chair is twisted rap¬ 
idly around on its pedestal. A clever 
workman makes a firm, even seat, as dur¬ 
able as a good leather chair covering. 
After it is finished the seat receives a coat 
of shellac. This brings out the green and 
yellow tones of the rush, and preserves its 
surface from wear. Antique Colonial 
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No more delectable refreshment can be 
served on a hot Summer s afternoon than a 
fruit-lemonade accompanied by NABISCO 
SUGAR WAFERS of appropriate flavor. 
As an informal between-meal confection or as a 
complement to the formal dessert, NABISCO SUGAR 
WAFERS are equally appropriate. 
A practical suggestion would be to keep a dozen 
tins—varied flavors—on hand. 
In ten cent tins 
Also in twenty-five cent tins 
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY 
WM. M. CLARK 
Architect, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
Stain Your Shingles with 
Dexter Brothers’ English Shingle Stains 
Dip Them Before Laying 
Dipping gives absolute protection—where rain gets through 
between and under shingles, as well as to the outer surfaces. 
Whether applied by brushing or dipping, Dexter Brothers’ 
English Shingle Stains are better than paint. They protect g, 
the shingles with preservative, waterproofing oils, yet f/f/, 
retain the natural texture and beauty ot the wood. The f(/J, 
pure English ground colors cannot fade. 
Write for stained miniature shingles, so you can decide on 
the right color combination. Also descriptive booklet with 
letters from architects and owners. 
DEXTER BROS. CO.,115 Broad St., Boston, 1133 B’dw’y, N. Y. 
Makers of PETRI FAX CEMENT COATING 
AGENTS: H. M. Hooker Co., Chicago; John D. S. 
Potts, 218 Race St., Philadelphia; F. H. McDonald, 
Grand Rapids: F. T. Crowe & Co., Seattle, Spokane, 
Tacoma, Wash., and Portland, Ore.; M. D. Francis, 
Atlanta, Ga ; Carolina Portland Cement Co., Birm¬ 
ingham and Montgomery. Ala., Jacksonville. Fla., 
Charleston. S. C., New Orleans, La.; F. S. Combs. 
Halifax. N. S„ AND DEALERS. 
This showsyou 
where water gets 
through to the 
under shingles 
and wet rots 
them. Dipping 
the shingles 
two-thirds their 
length prevents 
this. 
In writing to advertisers please mention House and Garden. 
