December 1, 1909 
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Arches in Gardens. 
An arch, or series of arches, when well 
‘furnished with representatives of the 
many beautiful climbing’ plants. suitable 
for such a purpose, forms « charming 
feature in a garden; but at the same time 
they are often placed in a position where 
‘the surroundings are very inappropriate 
‘and much of their beauty is lost. When 
A quiet and sequestered walk Jeads from 
one especially interesting part of the 
‘garden to another, and that walk is span- 
‘ned at intervals with bold wire arches 
‘clothed with such beautiful climbers as 
Honeysuckles, Clematis, climbing Roses? 
Jasmine, and similar subjects, a great 
‘charm is imparted to what might be a dull 
and uninteresting walk, forthe beauty of 
‘the flowers is, in the case of many of these 
climbers, supplemented by their delicious 
fragrance. In immediate proximity to 
doorways or gateways in a garden such an 
-arch will tend to relieve and partially veil 
the hard outlines of the entranoe and 
form a welcome addition to floral 
‘display; while, on the other hand, if 
placed, as is often done, in an isolated 
Position, without any particular reasons 
for its being there, an arch, even if well 
‘clothed, is not to be commended. 
Color of Flowers Influenced 
by the Moon. 
Accerding to the latest investi- 
‘gations the color of flowers is influenced 
to a great extent by the moon, in a way 
hitherto unknown. Tea Roses, which 
are very sensitive, as is well known, were 
made the subject of experiment. While 
‘the buds were unfolding, part of the 
plants were kept entirely in the dark, 
“Others were subjected to the full sunlight 
but were kept entirely in the dark at 
hight, and a third batch was kept in 
‘Semi-darkness during the day, but exposed 
tothe full moonlight at night. The 
flowers of these last named developed 
Very delicate shades of color, which far 
8urpassed the usual high colors in loveli- 
hess. The flowers of the plants kept 
aay in the dark were not colored at 
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—‘ Der Handeisgaertner. 
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In Persia the women of fashion orna- 
Ment their faces by painting upon them 
figures of insects and small animals. 
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