Evening star., 1927-05-20
Suggestions for Summer
What to Buy for Awnings Arbors, Trellises and
ChdrenS Gardens-Some Attractive Plans

There is little that SO makes or
mars the appearance of the exterior
of the house during the Summer
months as the awnings. They should
be chosen with an eye 10 the arChi-
tectural development Of the structure,
Always buy the best quality Of ma
terial for awnings because they are
subjected TO such great strain and
varied weather conditions. The selec
ton Of colors is also important. They
must be of the fadeless variety, and
must harmonic with the color scheme
of the house.
There is such a variety Of design
and such a diversity Of treatment Of
awning covers at present that one
finds it a little difficult to choose from
the attractive display at hand. The
conventional stripes are always with
lis, but there are also many patterned
awnings which are very attractive.
Edges are trimmed in large or small
scallops, or the awning is made with
out any sCallOps. being plain or per-
haps with a decorative border. Some
times the edge is trimmed with fringe
or taSselS.
Striped awnings are general favor.
ties. especially those III green and
white, buff and red. and blue and
white. Rcd and white stripes also
compose one of the Gayest and most
popular awning combinations, espec-
tally with white stuCco house with
q red roof Tan and green comhina.
tions are good when used with either
a tan or green roof. Orange and
blue sound gaudy, bat the comhina-
tion in a striped awning is very at
tractive. Rose and green awnings. or
green with purple, yellow. gray, or
violet make striking combinations.
When ordering awnings. the character
and width Of the stripe should be care
fully studied. The house With the
limited approach calls for narrow
stripe, but the large house with spa.
cious grounds requires one that is
wider
II ail-white canvas is used. there
may be cool and restful facing Of
soft green. Awnings painted green
and white outside with a green
painted facing are very popular. The
plain green facing softens the light
shed into the room. and makes the
desired connection between the in.
doors and outdoors by suggesting
foliage. Plain awnings with a de.
Asigned border are much in favor,
only the border showing when the
awnings are raised.
Umbrella awnings should he chosen
are used as shelter over garden
table. at which one may read or sew,
or where tea may be served.
Other Shelters From Sun.
To get the full enjoyment out Of
open-air life, some sort of protection
from The sun is needed in a garden
preferably shelter that is movable
At one time we may wish TO face the
herbaceous border, at another time to
watch the last of the daffodils or the
ftrst of the rambler roses. In q small
garden protection is even more neces-
sary than in a large garden. In
small garden natural shade is less
likely TO be supplied at all hours of
the day.
The word pergola has come to be
applied as a general term for trel.
Uses, arbors. covered pathways and
even open Summer houses, and with
tnese varied uses it has assumed
varied styles and forms. The kind of
pergola to be chosen depends. of
course, upon its use, its situation and
the amount of expense which may
be allowed for work and materials TO
construct. Some pergolas are made
-0f cement columns. heavy and stout
some OF white painted wood, some of
brick with heavy cross beams of
wood and often the pergola is made
Of rustic timbers.
pergoia is very attractive. pro.
vided it is placed in proper relation
10 the house and conforms to the
style OF the house itself. pergola
has the advantage over a rooted YER
anda or inclosed Summer house be.
cause the openness of the structure
allows for plenty of air and cool
breeZes, glimpses of the sky above and
an outlook Of the surrounding
grounds. Planned as a feature OF the
mouse, pergola can extend at the
sides OF the house or across the front
or back, and carried out to conform
TO the style of the house it will be a
decided attraction.
The pergola which is used as an
arbor or covered pathway should. of
course, lead to some definite point of
interest, possibly a fountain or a rose
garden. Attempts TO decorate with
lrelhs work and extra teamwork will
tend to shut out the air and view
The garden lover will like best of all
some vines and roses to shade and
screen 1t, for seclusion and comfort
Hoses that are cl-growing are the
famblefs, red and pink. and the Charo.
kee Vines that are attractive are the
ciematis, the woodbine, which grows
we'll in sade; honeysuckle Of different
varieties, trumpet vines Of different
kinds, Virginia creeper, jasmine. vel
low and white. and the beautiful
lavender and white wistaria, which
converts q pergola into bower of
lovehness in the early Spring and
Summer. The grapevine is also a
; good covering for a pergola Of a Ger
tain design.
Some women delight to make a bird
sanctuary of their garden. One BIRDS
feeding table is made in pottery raised
on pedestal with hand-wrought
IRON rod in the center Of the food tray
from which hang chains, with hooks
10 hold things for the smaller birds.
There are also many fascinating de
signs for bird baths in pottery and
stone One Of stone is divided down
the center, for food on one side and
water on the other. and d lovely bath
in pottery in the form Of a bowl sup
ported by three boys figures can also
be used - flower vase.
FyerY'Thild with love Of nature