Family garden living grows to new heights.
The popularity. of "family‘to the Canadian Association of
garden living has spurted to‘Nurserymen. new heights as more and more
of modern living are chased away by wholesome outdoor liv-
. . Modern women particul a rl y1 people discover that the tensions ,prefer garden living and enter- taining whose informality re- laxes guests and lessens house-
lng on the property. accordinglwork. while everyone. neighbors
i riends and family enjoy it more. ; it is rted.
For family garden living. the following are said to be in most
dem An area screened off w i t h shrubs and trees for privacy. us-
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SHRUBS ADD BEAUTY . . . O Roses O Honey Suckie O Junipers O Clematis O Cedars O Barberry O Flowering Crab 0 Privet Hedge. etc. 0 Weigelias O Prunus O Hydrangaas O Taxus O Forsytliias 0 Holly 0 Mock Orange 0 Snow Bali O Choice Lilacs
for convenience in serving food and beverages.
Plenty of flowering plants such as roses and annuals to afford a most pleasing immediate view. Both roses and annual plants are excellent for cutting. in order to have over decorations for the outdoor dining table. One of the best procedures is to keep a re- serve supply of roses or small flowering shrubs in tubs an move them into the garden liv- ing area as they come into
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Unslghtly distant views are screened off by strategically placed trees and tall shrubs. Ac- cent plants are placed in various locations on the property‘ to at- tract attention by their bloom. or contrasting foliages.
T result Is “prestige” living at low cost. .amidst na- ture's loveliest plant specimen. Some home owners plant and maintain the plants for the gar- den living area. while others seek the advice of nurserymen. Those who “plant it themselves" can take heart in realization that the medical profession con- siders gardening one of the pri- mary activitiu to relieve ten- sions of modern living. associa- tion states.
New shades add style
Think window shades are old fashioned? Maybe they used to be. but now they are coming iback as an integral part of the highest styled interiors. And. with new concepts turning up for shade cloths. it is now as simple as it is fashionable for window shades to take this bright new place in room decor.
One of the most recent shade developments is a white - on - white. screen - printed cloth that is delicate and tasteful, yet ful- ly washable and long wearing. Made of polyester fiber and cot- ton. it is one of the new types of washable window shade cloths available widely through shade dealers. decorators. and depart- ment stores.
‘ Ranging in pattern from tra- ditional designs to modems and abstracts. this finely woven ba- tiste cloth reveals a full silhou- ette of the pattern when light shines through it. as from the outside in daylight hours. But
face of the cloth. as indoors at night. only a subtle white - on- white trace of the design re- mains and the shades blend softly with other furnishings of the room.
These neutral-toned. white-on- whites tend more to complete than to set a room's design theme. One of the patterns. a lacy print, makes an ideal com; plement for early American fur- nishings. Abstract patterns give more modern decor an appro- priate setting. And a stylized
coin design could fit right into a paneled den.
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is usually bumper to bumper. picnics in your own backyard provide a pleasant change of pace. There's really no reason to knock yourself out when Wee- nles and hamburgers taste and smeleust as good in your own backyard. It is essential. how- ever. to have the right equip- ment. The fireplace. built ac- cording to pattern offered below. helps insure having a successful picnic. .
The fun and relaxation starts when you start building. You‘ll get a psychological lift when you realize what an expert brick-
Delphinium. Columbine, etc.
Favorite Perennials
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Vegetable Plants TOMATOES. CAULIELOWEE. CABBAGE, LETTUCE
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layer you become when you lplace each brick in exact posi- Ition shown in the step-by-step ii- }lustrations. Before uying any {materials make sure there are firm local codes prohibiting the ‘. building of a fireplace. Then pos- lition the fireplace where pats §tern recommends. This should prevent sparks and smoke from Iannoying the cook and the net-
i ghbors. l Directions so simplify building. ‘ i everyone completely
ifascinated and amazed‘to see llliow adept they become with a ‘ little practice.
Bricklaying is beneficial in two ways. It it only provides an’ economical way of building I‘ fireplace but also offers a sum cure for nervous tension. Taut nerves begin to relax as your. mind and body adjust to the steady rhythm of bending over.‘
FUN AND RELAXATION
iBackyard picnics
Since traffic on a summer day‘
ere Mound by the Motion. PANELS POPULAR Perforated hardbosrd panels already are popular for hanging tools. displaying kitchen utensils, supporting shelves and the like. These same panels, available in standard 4 by 8 feet size. or smaller sheets. can be used for acoustical purposes. or sound control purposes the
hardboard is usually backed by a 2-inch layer of rock wool. wood fiber or fiber glass insulation. It can be put up directly over studs which are properly align- ed. or over furring strips on existing walls. of course. it can e used for ceilings as well. RESISTS DENT
The great advantage of hard-i iboard over other insulation ma-; :terials is the fact .that its hard. . surface resists dents and is easu. ily cleaned. Thus it is indicated‘r ; for hard use areas in the home. ‘ Hardboaird is a product of Wood chemistry and may be worked. ut or dinilied lik ood. it do 5
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.hardboard can be unfinished. In ikitchens. or any other room _ a n d'i where a color scheme is impo".
placmg brick. The concentration tant. hardboard can be painted. and physical effort requirediFIat paints. semi-gloss or gloss Everyone who has a storage makes a healthy combination 2 enamels can be used over a pri- ‘ Pmblem'wxll find an economical that has great therapeutic vaiue.!mer. Rollers are generally used answer in the hook offered be- So. for fun at home and for‘on perforated panels. since they low. It tells. how to ULliId wail Picnirs in your own backyard, are less likely to clog the holes. 5 to. wall 'cabinets irom floor to Wild this outdoor fireplace now. i'————’_“—‘—‘i ceiling. in any space available, Send 51,00 in coin. check or: 1 it also explains how to install a
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lifting. applying mortar
speakers if you want to truly handsome high ii- idclity music wall. One or any ,number of cabinets and bool-z~ 1 shelves can be built by following
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' 1. Use quality paint t0 hlde decorator styled doors. All ma-
cu s {the old surface better and makeiterials specified in the book are
the need for two coats less like- . stock items readily obtainable
_ y. Quality paint will hold il-Sfat lumber yards everywhere.
Until recently. hardboard has . color and last longer. While the doors on this designer
been dismissed as an acoustical‘ 2_ Remove hardware from styled cabinet are compar-I material. because its dense SUE-idoors and cabinets and loosen
face does not in "59" deadeniwall or ceiling electric fixtures. jthe problem of keeping ceiling:
iThlS allows YOU to 931"? faStel'vpaint off walls and vice-versa.r
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stallation insures satisfactorvmetal. . ‘brush that mu can comfortably
sound absorption. Tests 5 how 3. instead of trying to match ‘manipulate‘ to Speed up your
that it is possible to take ad- the color of wall paints exactly work .
vantage of the high - impact re< ‘iwith drapery or upholstery fab' . u. smaller roller to
istance of hardboard and at‘rics. select variations .of colorsgpaint your baseboards. protect
the same time reduce the noise that will harmonize With them. iyour wan and floor with card.
in your home. An exact color match is Virtual-imam m. a metal shield avai1_
This is done by using perm-51y impossible. able at most paint stores. aied hardboard backed by sound-. 4. if the color of your walls is 7' Enamel woodwork w i r h
absorbing batts. The sound wav- illght. paint the ceiling the same ' semi _ gloss m. glass enamel be_
es enter the perforations and color. Then you will not haveHvure apmying flat paint. latex
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.has dried. scrape it off with a 1safety razor ..
9. en painting ceilings. if iyou place a 1‘2 - inch plank at Ithe proper height on the treads ‘Iof two solidly - footed step lad-
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For best results a. blower methods. also approved applicators for—
. ROCK-SHAKE SIDE WALL O PERMATONE SIDING O ROOFING. etc.
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iders it will eliminate much climbing.
10. An easier method. if you ‘ prefer it. is to use a long - band- 'led roller. This will permit you to paint most of the ceiling while standing on the floor.
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able in quality to the finest available from custom cabinet shops. construction has been so simplified that no special tools are required.
All mouldings. accoustical fab ric. and hardwood plywood spec: ified in the list of materials are readily available. The electronic equipment illustrated provides musical reproduction of the fin- est quality. Since directions ex- plain how to connect each com- ponent. anyone who can read and follow simple illustrations can not only build the cabinets, but also install recommended equip- ment with professional results assured.
Send $1.00 in coin. check or money order to Toronto Star Syndicate. 80 King St. W.. Tor- onto 1, Ont for Home Improve- ment Book No. 612 How to Build Wall to Wall Cabinets. Bookshel- ves. Install Hi-Fii.
Memo board handy item
HOME EDIT. VM MEMO V M Every kitchen can use a black- board on which the homemaker can write memos and messages to the family. Making one in the homeworkshop is easy and inexpensive. sk your lumber yard for a piece of tempered hardboard of the pressed wood type. A com- mon size for the kitchen is 1 feet wide and 18 inches high. in the upper corners. drill holes through which screws will fast- en the board to the wall. Round the corners and the exposed ed- ges with a file or sandblock. Your lumber dealer or paint store will supply a can of black or green chalkboard surfacing. Apply it with a brush according to the directions. When it is dry, rub it down with dry rags.
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