. American homes and gardens. ight touch ofbright color to the room. Opening from these deepwindows is the enclosed ve-randa, overlooking themodern pergola which is amost attractive , this will be coveredwith vines and floweringplants. At the front arestately columns and betweenthem one looks upon acharming landscape in thedistance, combining gardenand lawn in the most artisticfashion. This is fitted up for com-fort, with great, roomylounging chairs and a ham-mock. Many floweringplants add their charm tothis particular portion of thehouse and a countless variety are used in the co


. American homes and gardens. ight touch ofbright color to the room. Opening from these deepwindows is the enclosed ve-randa, overlooking themodern pergola which is amost attractive , this will be coveredwith vines and floweringplants. At the front arestately columns and betweenthem one looks upon acharming landscape in thedistance, combining gardenand lawn in the most artisticfashion. This is fitted up for com-fort, with great, roomylounging chairs and a ham-mock. Many floweringplants add their charm tothis particular portion of thehouse and a countless variety are used in the color schemeswhich vary from day to day. The dining-room is situated at the left of the hallway andis a large room, lighted from windows at the front and oneside. The farther end is finished with a large open fire-place, showing Eighteenth Century andirons. On the mantel,over the fireplace, stands a fine example of a Colonial clock,flanked on either side by unusual candle sticks, which have stands on the mantel shelf of theroom. The dining-room contains some rare Colonial treasures AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS January, 1913


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