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Show III I f rj- gggy "- " -mm , , . , ' ' if ,J "'J,: ..W. ED1TE"D BY ffilt ffi$$ SH ' S a shelter from the sun and as 19 ' A ' n Ta'ntage point from which to I i I ODn'n a more comprehensive, H view of the scenery around H ; about, garden seats have an Ini- H portant midion to fulfil in the H equipping of the country home. But they should accomplish even more than this, H , however, if they arc to be truly succeSs- H ful in every wuyt by adding a pleasing H note themselves to their surroundings and fitting iu liarmoniously with the land- B ecape. H For instance, no one should think 6t M i placing an old hickory rustic seat in a M garden which encompasses a cement or M mission tvpe of house, and for the snmc 1 reason a Greek sculptured seat would look H incongruous in the garden surrounding a H bungalow. A sense of fitness will help H any one who lacks a real appreciation and H knowledge of artistic values to avoid such H incongruities. ' "Bnt I prefer the cool simple lines of a H : classic garden seal," remonstrated a eoun- H try housewife who presides over atshin- H pled nest. "You can't have shingles and H Greek pillars in the snnie yard,'' the arcln- H tcet explained, and iu9lead of classic gar- H . den ornaments he provided her with spe- H cial designs in a. rustic effect which were Hi admirable with the" other1 settings and H quite a-J comfortable as the more impos- H ing type. H A glance at the widely curved cement H garden seal which stands on a plot of H green lawn, raised two steps above the H ; surrounding garden level, is enough to H assure one that the house, probably facing H this raised scat, or at least having an im- H portant side presented to the view of H any one occupying the seat, ie built upon lines harmonizing with those of the gar- yMptffiwil den ornament. Surely no Queen Anne yySBpTj cottage or low bungalow looks out upon yA? this stately resting place. SHJ f A sent of this design may be built tsSi either of cement or marble with the lll&Stpit. YiJfc, curved bock almost resting ngainst the II SfeCSlap ' Iruuks of a few lofty and wide branched 1 1 1 SMfeStHKHs trees whose foliage .spreads over the seat' wBS$raSHB' iliko a green ennopy. Apparently tlu , VP3to'BHI III- --:r'"WlllfS I Built Around the Trunk of an Old Elm Tree i trees -were planted with this purpose in view, and therein lies one of the secrets of an attractive garden seat which has uot always occupied this position that of gmng the garden ornament the appearance ap-pearance of belonging to the spot. career. June 20. Lovers of finery and their own ease; not given to exertion, and Fate usually makes the path easy for them. They quickly find easy berths, make a good impression because of their neat appearance and attract influential friends. They are clever, diplomatic aad profute In flattery where It will do them the most good. "While indolent so far as physical labor Is concerned, llioir brains are constantly nt work devising schemes which, will make life easier for them. Ostentation and display and the tendency to self-iiidulgpnce arc their weaknesses. They love good dinners, so much so that they ruin their digestion and in middle nge havo to begin a course iu self-disci. pllne and abstemiousness to save them-selves them-selves from becoming chronic invalids. However, they never indulge in any vain regrets, but ever remain hopeful and optimistic. op-timistic. -.' ' , - V .y r .... . --T i i-Tr MSS. A low terrace adds dignity and stnteli-uesa stnteli-uesa to the curved ecat. This one happens hap-pens to have two broad nnd very shallow cement steps leading to the lawn, and at cither sido of the steps Is a low cement wall with a clipped tree decorating the angle. Lcs3 formal, and therefore lending itself it-self admirably to the smaller type of country or suburban house, is another semi-circnlar garden scat built of wooq and painted white. The style might bo called Colonial, ond as this seat stands at the end of a wide brick walk bordered on either side by a hedge It suggests early days in every way. Apparently without a leafy canopy, this scat stands where it is shaded by the house near by. In the morning it is too sunny for comfort, com-fort, but in th,e afternoon it makes an attractive and delightfully cool resting place when the rnys of the sun arc shut off by the high walls of the house. $ ? -A H hi, .I & r K & Wj 3 E K hi WStSM' Resting Place JZiMS the End of a sBgg-fe' Hedge Walk. . A detached tree of splendid growth.' which means that the trunk is thick aud sturdy, ofl'ers an excellent foundation upon which to build a circular garden scat where shade and cool breezes may always be found. One that stnnds in the centre of a gravel walk leading from a side door to the flower garden has a white painted scat offering comfort to the weary visitor. The back is of thin slats, held nt the top of a plain moulding, and the seat is supported by four scctlous of wood cut in a simple design. Rustic furniture is the delight of all tlll.4t.M.VAAMAt.WWlVl those who own quaint little houses or ! bungalows which look informal and as 1 If designed for a good time rather than i for show. Special rustic seats, benches, .: tables and swings can be purchased ready to be ect up, although it is usually more iSS A Semi-Circular Seat Overlooktno a Rose Gardon, i 1 satisfactory to have each piece built "for Ihe spot it is to occupy. Some of the old fashioned hickory pieces hav.e smoothed and polished scats and backs designed for greater comfort, while others are supplied with a basket woven covering made of strips of thin wood. These are especially economic purchases on account of their durability. They Willi withstand almost any weather and much hard usage. j If seats of this style can be given the appearance of having been built in, they are considered more attractive. One placed against a bank o' green or near a hedge might be made to seem a more permanent per-manent part of the garden by liavin the sides attached to the trunks of .trees by means of several bits of rough hewn timber. tim-ber. a row of these -.ustic benches placed 'awl.'v'v'vv'V"v''vvwtv,ua1 - " km almost side by side along a terrace over- H ? H looking a tennis court makes a pleasing I Sfl surden effect nnd provides stats for a 1 ? large party of spectators. A tennis court f t j thus decorated had six or eight of these , $"1 benches arranged against the row of j , i A trees whose foliage supplied a delightful ,i shade for the spectators and the players. J! I 1 ROSES OF RIBBONS. ' rv 1BBONS of about one and a half i 9 -; inch width in the several shades of fj rose arc made into Imperishable j American Beauty blossoms for an even- jl ing corsage. Three good sized roses are I a sunicient and there should be as many j shades of the satin ribbon in tones so j S nearjy alike that the difference between V J them can scarcely be noticed. For the stems get thd correct "shade of green ( fe satin ribbon and 'wind it about a thin rou ' w of buckram instead of a strip of hat wire, ia as it will not be so liable to tear the 'rock J against which the corsage bouquet is M fastened. jy A single cluster of satin ribbon Amcri- m can Beauties may be used for various f fj purposes. They arc a pretty relief nt the B M belt of a white frock and help to dress up a I S3 dark evening coat. Eg ivtvvtwivtvwwvtviwvwvwvvve i s |