The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-05

\ alematis 1ackmanii. with its purple
putaled blossoms and rich green leaves s
Virginia oreepera, wistarlaa, cinnamon.
wines, trumpet creepers. morning glories,t
honcysuclsles and elm bing roses are al al
faVoritos. Nothing could be moro sattrac-.
tive than porch bower of crimson
ram blor roses, which spread ra pi ". and
present vivid masses OF coloring. Is
II urlok growing vines must be se-a
looted because OF lack OF forethough t.S
the Porch Girl must do penance$ by nurs-5
Ing them with extra. care and in q few
weeks she will be rewarded by seeing.
results which will crafty her exceeds
lngly. e
II space admits of the luxury, she has
q number of hanging baskets suspended
about the porch. In these she plants
bright colored ivy leaved geraniumH and
her favorite hanging vines. Her in-
Renuiry can be exercised as to the recep-
tacle for her plants II she has the in-s
clination. For example, ] japanese ginger
Jars or Indian pottery bowls may baa
used for the purpose, and inserted An
green raffia cases, by the stems OF which,
they are also suspended,
Across one corner of the porch this
hammock Is placed. and. II there is room.
one or two others. These are chosen with
an eve to their strength and COLOR for
they are part Of the furnishing. CONS
Portable willow steamer chair. q willowNs
rocker and couple of small willow chairs
are needed. but the favorite seats arc
the porch cushions. a. plentiful supply
Of which should he piled In one covnaG
of the yeranda. s .i!5 N V
a good substantial rug is counted as
one OF the necessities, and this N all
probability Is green, because this color
suggests the quiet, cool tones OF the
forest. One with a pattern of fern leaves
Is a delight to those who tread upon it.j
This should be fastened Mt che corners
With large brass thumb tacks, which are
quickly removed and replaced. Smaller
rugs may be an addition II the ponchs
Is large. i5 VII yssg Il
A travelling library must be had by al
neans. and this should stana W1tFun
reach Of the couch, where all the newf
books and magazines can be had u de-.
sired, @ rs ei3$s5 ii
nut the strongest ally OF the Porcn
GIRL and the one which insures her the
greatest popularity, Is the table. ms
stands in a corner where IT ~ not III
the way. and yet where it can be wheeled
o,,t at a moments notice when the W.
expected caller arrives.
Among the important equipments g
| this table are the chatting dish ana orase
4 tea. kettle. both of which do duly h9sS
| only as ornaments. but IN prepalihH ,uo
ad,,,es for the palatabeness OF whlch
Ma Porch Girl IL famous among heFa
friends
mis- hospitable girl affects all the
honely domestic graces. ana ~ =
ipy to see her brew ana serve eup
Of tea. The little Ice chest beside tna
tatIo always holds lemon 70 serve
the tea a la Russian. some fruit lrast
Juices and a big Jar OF Ice water, ~
ahort. the !oe chest ts q soda FOUNTAIN
an small scale. and II colo drlnks
ara preferred to hot the Porch SEl
prepares them quito as readily.
now arrangement for serving rs-
freshments on the piazza VIII aeHsnt
the rirl who IL planning Tor poFon
outing. It Is called muffin stana, aAa
g. a llttla wtlIow-l1ke table. painted green. !
with three compartments or shelyes 1os
holding food.
Tho now tea barrow, too. when sooSsS
like baby's go-cart, u built on tnN
same plan, It has o plate-glass door on
| the TOP for the tea service and pace
inside for the CUPS and sauesss
Dainty dollies and napklns OF amen
or paper are kept In plentiful supraN ana &
for special occasions floral Ice case
ana cups made Of tissue papers ara
brought into reoutsltion., gsS's
The Porch Girl lives out OF sdposg aui W.
| as much as she possibly CAP. ana sus
makes OF her piazza ystreat%tika ~
!, Aanai Of her Hawaiian sister.