HENRY CLAY COCHRANE,
Captain U. S. Marine Corps, Commanding Post.
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The combination of cherry and light oak proves an excellent one for
over-mantels, for, in addition to contrast of grain, and figure, and
hue, is that of the high polish of which cherry is susceptible with the
somewhat ridgy surface of the oak.
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One coat of paint takes 20 lbs. of lead and 4 gals. of oil per 100 square
yards. The second coat, 40 lbs. lead, 4 gals. oil; the third, the same
as the second—say 100 lbs. lead, 12 gals. oil per 100 square yards, for
three coats.
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One gallon priming colors covers 50 square yards.
“ white zinc “ 50 “
“ white lead “ 44 “
“ lead color “ 50 “
“ black paint “ 50 “
“ stone color “ 44 “
“ yellow paint “ 44 “
“ blue color “ 45 “
“ green paint “ 45 “
“ bright emerald “ 25 “
“ bronze green “ 75 “
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[Illustration: COMPARATIVE PITCH OF ROOFS.]
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[Illustration: _Design_ J.—_Front Elevation._