The Washington times., 1904-06-18
THE PORCH GIRL OF 1904.
The Summer Girl Is Always Interesting, But Here
an Article That Will Make Her More Charming.

Probably no one will get more enjoy
ment out of the ummer han the new
feminine type known as the Porch Girl.
From early summer until late in the
fall she holds sway on the piazza, and
many a human fly will be caught in the
mesh OF the web which her ousy fingers
spin. While her sisters are of at the
seashore or inland resorts sweltering in
stufy rooms at night. and trying to
keep COO by DIV, the Porch Girl H. the
picture of serenity on the broad piazza
where she reigns.
Whether she lives I'm n country bun
galow. a seaside cottage. or remains at
home. as Il IS fast growing the fashion
to do. the Porch Girl makes the most
OF her opportunities.
Jump from the frying pan into the
hre7 Not T." she says emphatically.
when alluring Invitations come from
some one rusticating at a farm house
or seaside boarding house. With all her
other accomplishments the Porch Girl is
a philosopher.
She begins early I'm the season TO make
her plans. and after taking an inventory
of her points of vantage she sits doWn TO
ponder. Sometimes her caIcu:atteu=
show limited possibilities. especially
where there is only one porch on tsH
sunny side of the house. and that Is =
small one, but trust her to be equal TO
such emergencies.
Her Vine-Covered Bower.
Whether the porch is broad OF narrow.
or of limited proportions. IS a secondary
consideration The chief thing Is 10 see
that vines are planted that will cover
the porch. and thus make a retreat for
those who expect to live there. For such
results nothing Is surer OF more attrac-
tive than the thrifty and beautiful Gle
mats jackmanii. with its purple petaled
blossoms and rich green leaves
Virginia reepe wstarias, cil.:amon
vines, trumpet creepers, morning glOrtes.
honeysuckles, and climbing rosts are all
favorites. Nothing could be more at
tractive than a porch bower of crimson
rambler roses, which spread rapidly. and
present vivid masses Of colOring-
If quick growing vines must be Sc
lected because of lack OF f-orethought.
the Porch Girl must do penance by
nursing them with extra care. and in a
few weeks she will be rewarded by see
Ing results which will crafty her ex-
ceedingly.
In any event she uses wire netting al
one side or end. and in this she cuts
out a diamond or circular-shaped win
dow. around which she trains her vines
She is thus secluded from the public
gaze. but can see out of her leafy
bower and feel herself in touch with
the passers-by.
II space admits Of the luxury. she has
a number Of hanging baskets suspended
about the porch. In these she plants
bright cOlOred ivy eaved geraniums and
her favorite hanging ines. Her ingen-
uity can be exercised as to the recep-
tacles for her plants If she has the In
clination. For example. japanese ginger
Jars OF Indian pottery bowls may be
J used for the purpose. and inserted ir
| green affia cases. by the stems of which
they are also suspended
The Luxurious Hammock.
Across one corner of the porch tho
hammock is placed. and. II there 81
room. one or two others. These are
chosen with an eye 10 their strength
and color. for they are part OF the fur
nishing- A comfortable willow steamer
chair. a willowy rocker and a couple OF
small willow chairs are needed. but tn,
favorite seats are the porch cushions
a plentiful supply Of which should b,
piled In one corner OF the veranda.
A good substantial rug is counted