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Old Fashioned Fountains Flow W i t h N e w D e c o r a t i v e E f f e c t s Not so long ago the only people who could boast of a beautiful fountain In their garden were Italian noble­ men or wealthy Americans. And today with an awaken­ ed interest in conserving water and other resources of nature the old-fashioned fountain would probably be outlawed. However, a technological breakthrough has provided us with the recirculating wa­ ter system which makes the concept of a fountain both acceptable from an ecological standpoint and economical, as well. There are several spots on your property which recom­ mend themselves for fountain placement. The traditional focal point in a formal gar­ den comes Immediately to mind. But there are other spots equally suitable. Some people, especially those who entertain fre­ quently, have Installed a fountain In the center of their swimming pool. Attrac- \ , tlvely illuminated at night the fountain creates a dra­ matic effect. Those with more moderate acreage have installed foun­ tains in enclosed solaria and exposed patios. The gentle flow of water from a foun­ tain creates a priceless mood which will enhance your liv­ ing and delight your family and friends. New Wall Panels Reproduce Exotic Textures Inexpensively Enhance Yard Beauty With Colorful Roses A rose by any other name is still a rose. One of the special joys of springtime is watching flowers bloom In your own backyard. Of all the flowers, roses furnish a wide variety of lures for pleasant effects. Roses are colorful. They span the spectrum from pure white to deep red velvet. Many durable hybrids have been developed so even the novice "green thumb" can keep roses blooming from spring through fall. When your walls are out of date the whole room suffers. But even with a limited budg­ et, homeowners are brighten­ ing entire walls with the newer factory finished wall panelings. Never before has the do- it-yourselfer faced such a wide choice of wood species, patterns, textures, colors, and surface materials when se­ lecting a paneled wall cov­ ering. Some of the texture is subtle. Panels with embossed distressing supply the aged look of antiqued impressions in the wood surface to sug­ gest the warmth and heritage of old world living. Other tex­ tures are bolder with deeply embossed wood veneers to provide a distinctive grain character. In trying to break away from the 20th Century polish and precision, paneling man­ ufacturers like Georgia-Pa­ cific have combined the deep grained patterns of weath­ ered wood with a saw-texture to give rustic boldness that liberates the monotony of four plain walls. With the improvements in color and grain reproduction plus the introduction of grained surfaces, the vinyl panelings have grown out of the "fake" wood category. Now, highly realistic repro­ ductions of expensive and exotic woods are available at surprisingly low cost with all the tough, low maintenance properties associated with a vinyl surface. The newest step in paneling carries the factory-finished textured panel one step fur­ ther with the addition of col­ or. Bright new panels in soft pastel colors have opened up a host of decorating possibil- Beautify YOUR HOME With 1 NATURE'S AIR CONDITIONERS owe i* woe J Shade and Ornamental Trees Clump Birch <2 dump-3 clump) At a Very Special Low Price Norway Maple, Pin Oak, Ht. 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Kitchens, baths, bedrooms and hallways have been added to the traditional liv­ ing room and den areas. Historical Status Symbol For centuries, almost since man stopped sleeping on the ground, beds have been a stat­ us symbol. Early Egyptian royalty had beds as awe-inspiring as the pyramids. The one found in king Tutankhamen's tomb was elaborately made of ebony and gold. It was constructed more than 1,000 years before the bed to end all beds ap­ peared: this was Cleopatra's enormous wall-to-wall affair of gold and ivory, in a marble and jewel bedroom. Civilizations came and went, but the effort to create a bed always better than the next man's never went out of style. Wealthy travelers often car­ ried their beds with them, even though transport was ex­ tremely difficult. It gave them a chance to impress others and indicated they were un­ able to sleep in anything but the finest. In the early 17th century, Cardinal Richelieu even traveled in his bed, a bed so large that it was necessary to break open the walls of homes he visited. Louis XVI of France, rather than taking his bed with him, had a royal bed installed in each place he visited -- 413 of them, in fact. In over 3,000 years of trying to create the most magnificent bed, royalty has gone to ex­ tremes in size, ornamentation and cost. But these efforts have been directed to the bed­ stead, not the bedding. The beds of Louis XVI were little, if any, more comfortable than that of Tutankhamen. Many materials have been used for sleeping over the cen­ turies: rushes, straw, leaves, corn husks, blankets and fea­ thers. But none of them were comfortable, and none pro­ vided proper support. It was not until the 1920's that the first innerspring mat­ tress was introduced and the comfort of the bed began catching up with its appear­ ance. Now with foams and many other new materials, the average man today has a bet­ ter bed than yesterday's kings. TOTAL BALANCE Formal balance results from matched pairs while in in­ formal balance there are no matched pairs. The latter type requires more judgment, but offers freedom of imagination. Results often are more excit­ ing in informal balance be­ cause they are unexpected. Formally and informally ar­ ranged groups in a room cre­ ates total balance. \