Garden gates

2235. The gate is of various forms and materials, according to those of the barrier of which it constitutes a part. In all gates, the essential part of the construction, or those lines which maintain its strength and position, and facilitate its motion, are to be distinguished from such as serve chiefly to render it a barrier, or as decorations. On this subject ample information will be found in the Encyclopï¾µdias of Agriculture, and of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture.