. The small rock garden. o the proportions and architectural elementswhich govern a successful plan, and to right and artistic first seven chapters describe in detail some beautiful gardens of varying typewhich illustratethe solving of dif-ferent importantare the plantingplans by MissJekyll, whosereputation as adeviser of colourschemes is world-wide. In otherchapters the treat-ment of variouskinds of sites isdiscussed in detailwith scores of plans and photographs of examples by well-knowndesigners. The chief architectural features oi gardens, such aspergolas, pools a
. The small rock garden. o the proportions and architectural elementswhich govern a successful plan, and to right and artistic first seven chapters describe in detail some beautiful gardens of varying typewhich illustratethe solving of dif-ferent importantare the plantingplans by MissJekyll, whosereputation as adeviser of colourschemes is world-wide. In otherchapters the treat-ment of variouskinds of sites isdiscussed in detailwith scores of plans and photographs of examples by well-knowndesigners. The chief architectural features oi gardens, such aspergolas, pools and fountains, walls, steps and paving, gardenhouses, seats and sundials, are described with a lavish series ofillustrations. Others deal with cultural problems such as theplanting of retaining walls, and the use of climbing plants. Theillustrations are of a beauty and educational value impossible toover-estimate. No owner of a small country house who wishesto improve its garden can afford to be without this notable (Reduced specimen illustration). Uniform with Small Country Houses of To-day apd Gardens for Small Country Houses. THE HOUSE ANDITS EQUIPMENT Edited by LAWRENCE WEAVER. Large quarto, bound in linen, gilt. PRICE 15/- NET. By post (inland) 15/6. Foreign and Colonial post, 16 pages and 240 illustrations. IT is impossible that any one writer can deal with the manyproblems that arise out of the artistic and practical equipmentof a house, at least with equal knowledge and sympathy. The scheme of this volume, with itsforty-three chapters contributedby twenty-three experts of acknow-ledged ability, ensures the throwingof fresh light on scores of questionsthat concern the comfort andpleasure of everyone. To allwho own a home, and are notwholly satisfied with it, and to allwho contemplate improving anexisting house or building anew, thisvolume will be of the utmost value.
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