The sun., 1919-05-18

scheme. As there are scarcely two
trees alike, one can hardly expect sim
ilarity in rustic pieces, the size and
shape depending upon the form
and character OF the material
used. A tree limb. with a wide double
curve, often makes an admirable top
for a tete-a-tete chair. while the fork
Of tree will make an interesting back
for a bench, and a three branched limb
can often be utilized for the legs of
a table. A thick, round slab, cut from
tree trunk. forms an excellent table
top, but in the making Of rustic furni-
ture. choosing the wood and putting It
together. one should not overlook the
fact that strength and durability are
essential. The furniture Is constantly
exposed to weather and often has hard
usage, especially II children play in
the garden. Great care must be taken
to Join the wood firmly, and II posi-
BILE it should be used when green, as
at that time II holds a natural damp
ness. which will rust the nails, as 1t Is
claimed rusty ones hold tighter than
smooth.
A companion piece to the garden
seat is the table, which corresponds in
material to that of the chair or settle.
While 1t can be made of stone, mar
BILE or concrete. the most satisfactory
medium priced material is wood, which
must have several coats of paint In or
der to prevent warping.
Trellises and arbors are advisa-
BILE to be used in gardens of
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wooden seats are excellent, placed, II
possible, against background of trees
or shrubbery; the roof affording pro-
lection from the heat of the sun a-cr
sun. These can be covered with vines
unless they are designed to be placed
, in different parts of the garden.
There is no more fascinating place
for tea party than under the shelter
| of tea house, trellis or arbor which
is large enough for the grouping OF
| table and chairs.
Pergolas are in reality a develop
| ment Of the green arbor" found in al.
most every old fashioned garden in oul
grandmother's day, that generally
stood at the end OF the long walk, vine
clad, the Dutchman's pipe being gener.
ally used for this purpose. 1t was al.
ways delight for the chiltEen to hunt
among the large, broad leaves for the
little, almost invisible pipe shaped
blossoms that were coveted by them
for Let's pretend smoke" The yellow
and white Baltimore Belle, known
sometimes as the Seven Sisters, was
also often found covering such a re.
treat.
In the twentieth century garden per.
golas are often placed at either end
although sometimes they are used as
a central feature. The wistaria is par.
ticularly charming for a covering, as
In the time of its blossoming long cIus.
tiers Of purple flowers droop pictur.
esquely through the interstices, and
when mixed with Rambler roses they
are most effective. While the princi-
pal colors found to-day are white, vel.
low, crimson and pink, each year new
varieties are being put on the market
so that II one wishes to be up 10 date
he is constantly forced to change the
plants.
The fountain, which Is one Of the or
namental accessories, always proves a
,
since the basins can be filed with
aquatic plants, and goldfish thrive in
the shallow pool. amply repaying one
by keeping the fountain free from in
sects. While fountains can be pur-
chased in different materials, concrete
is the happy medium between inartlstic
iron and expensive marble, and is per.
haps the most satisfactory. Rough
stone laid In cement is sometimes used
where rustic effects are desired, and
the mode Of treating the edge Of the
pool depends upon the owners per-
sonal taste. Except in the more formal
garden the curbing is omitted and a
simple edging OF sod or a border OF
dainty bog plants takes their place
with good effect
The small fountain Is suitable fol
tiny gardens and secluded hooks. but
It is not necessary in its use TO work
out any color scheme, those made OF
iron requiring painting to keep them
in a good state OF preservation; the