Part 7

Our No. 2 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

Hopewell Junction, N.Y. May 20, 1919.

_Gentlemen_:--

The building material shipped me came in good condition, was of good grade which rather _surprised_ some of our _old carpenters_, it being much better quality than they have been using. I hope to build another house as soon as this one is finished, and shall remember you with the order.

Sincerely,

J.L.F.

[Sidenote: =_Waverly_=

24 ft. × 38 ft. over all 5 Rooms and Bath]

The beauty and charm of this comfortable bungalow are instantly appreciated by every true home lover. It is a masterpiece in bungalow architecture. See the low sloped roof, wide bracketed eaves, grouped windows, built-up rail, shingled side walls, a true California bungalow and a favorite in that country which has become a model for all the world. The front porch is an unusually pretty feature. What an attractive departure the balusters and timbered effect are from the usual combination of rail and balusters. The bay window is just what is needed to break up the wall space and adds greatly to the general pleasing effect. Picture this bungalow on your lot, side walls stained a light seal brown, moss green for the roof, with pure white trimming, shrubbery nestled along the front and corners of the porch. Wouldn't you be proud to say "This is my home"? Often an attractive exterior will be found to conceal a poor arrangement of rooms. This is not the case with the Waverly. Careful attention has been given to details and we believe that every housewife will appreciate the excellent floor plan arrangement. You enter direct from the porch into one of the prettiest living rooms you have ever seen. Triple windows in front and side are among the attractive features of this room, allowing worlds of sunshine and cheer to enter, but still leaving plenty of wall space for furniture. The high casement windows in the end were separated purposely to provide a place for your piano. The well-lighted dining room is separated from the living room by an attractive colonnade-arch. The kitchen is conveniently located for serving and for easy access to the grade cellar entrance. Bedrooms and bath open into an interior hall which makes these private but within easy access of all rooms. We are sure that the Waverly will meet your highest expectations.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 4 in.

Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass.

Niagara colonnade between living room and dining room. _See pages 36-37._

Our kitchen cupboard No. 2, wardrobes and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

=MORE THAN SATISFIED=

Olean, N. Y. December 28, 1919.

_Gentlemen_:--

Be assured we shall not forget you whenever we may have occasion to mention or suggest ready-cut houses, for our Erie is more than satisfactory.

N. E. P.

[Sidenote: =_Ontario_=

26 ft. × 34 ft. over all 5 Rooms and Bath]

Can you imagine a more pleasing and homelike design than the Ontario at such a moderate cost? Great care was used to secure this attractive, harmonious exterior and still retain the exceptionally convenient and practical arrangement of rooms. The front porch with its large tapering columns, wide overhanging bracketed eaves and roof dormer at side, all serve to give this design a distinct individuality. The vestibule and coat closet will be found a desirable arrangement. The living room and dining room are made especially attractive with triple windows, having an extra wide cased opening between the living room and the dining room, making this practically one room--a feature desired by many. The kitchen is of a convenient size and well lighted. Our kitchen cupboard No. 2 is a part of the finish in this room and is supplied as a part of the equipment. The grade entrance is another added convenience. A large storage space is provided for in the attic, attic stairs and flooring being included in the selling price. Bedrooms are of good size with large closet-space. The interior hall arrangement provides easy access to bath and bedrooms. If you are looking for comfort and a home of which you may be proud, select the Ontario.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Second floor joists 2 in. × 6 in.

Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Mohawk," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Our No. 2 kitchen cupboard and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

Attic stairs and flooring included in selling price.

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

=PROMPT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE=

Richmondville, N. Y.

December 27, 1919.

_Gentlemen_:--

I desire to thank you for the prompt and efficient service which you have given me and for the prompt attention which has been given to all of my orders and assure you that if I can do any good in this section, I will gladly do it.

My new home is nearly completed and as soon as the lawn is graded and some shrubbery placed, in the spring, I will send you a picture of same.

C. A. B.

[Sidenote: =_Stanley_=

26 ft. × 20 ft. over all 4 Rooms]

To combine attractiveness, individuality and economy in one design requires skill, but you will find that the Stanley possesses them all. A more attractive cottage could hardly be imagined. You can see that the pretty exterior effect is obtained by the use of a well proportioned porch, large built-up porch columns, broad overhanging roof, clapboards for side walls with shingles and panels for gables. One of our most attractive front doors, the "Conesus," and the latest style of panel sash are furnished with this design.

The living room, bedrooms and kitchen are expertly arranged to secure the greatest amount of comfort and convenience. If a basement is desired, an enclosed cellar addition may be added at rear in place of the stoop, at small cost. Notice that each room has two windows, thus insuring perfect ventilation.

Two roomy closets give ample space for clothes. Either living room or kitchen is sufficiently large to be used also as a dining room.

On the whole this cottage is altogether charming and will strongly appeal to those who desire a modern four-room house but whose purse places a limit on the amount to be expended.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 6 in.

First floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 4 in.

Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Our No. 2 kitchen cupboard included in selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

=GOES TOGETHER LIKE A CHARM=

Norfolk, Va. December 17, 1919.

_Gentlemen_:--

Please send catalogue to enclosed list. These people are all thinking of building and have shown great interest in my Ilion.

From the favorable comments I hear concerning my house you should be able to stir up some business here.

I am making good progress with my house. The stuff goes together like a charm.

L. M. K.

(Note: His Ilion proved so eminently satisfactory that he has since placed an order for the Potomac.)

[Sidenote: =_Madison_=

24 ft. × 28 ft. over all 8 Rooms and Bath]

The Madison is planned to meet the requirements for a square house that can be built on a lot of medium size and still give comfortably large rooms. Notice how well the rooms are arranged to utilize every inch of space. This hospitable front porch will be appreciated during the summer when at a little expense, it may be screened and converted into a comfortable out-of-door room. The enclosed porch balustrade with its added seclusion is a very desirable feature in a house set close to the street.

The reception hall in this home is an unusually attractive and cozy apartment with its broad staircase and pretty landing. A wide-cased arch leads into the comfortable living room. It is not necessary to crowd your furniture in this room or set it at an angle, for there is plenty of wall space for the largest pieces. You will like the beautiful, well-lighted dining room with its built-in window-seat and grouped windows. See how nicely you can arrange your buffet, serving table and china cabinet and still have plenty of wall space for chairs. Every housewife will appreciate the thought we have given in designing the kitchen. See how conveniently you can arrange your equipment to save unnecessary steps. The range at the inside wall, the sink and work tables in front of windows, your large kitchen cabinet placed just right. Notice the convenience in the icebox arrangement, only a step or two from the kitchen, still out of the way and iced without going into the kitchen. The arrangement of rooms on the second floor is ideal. The bedrooms are large and well lighted with plenty of closet space. The bath is within easy reach of all bedrooms as well as the stairs.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 4 in. Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Conesus," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Our No. 1 kitchen cupboard, wardrobes and medicine cabinet included in the selling price of this house. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

[Sidenote: =_Tremont_=

32 ft. × 34 ft. over all Twin House 6 Rooms and Bath--Each]

To meet the present and constantly increasing demand for a practical twin house that can be erected on an average city lot, we present this attractive design. From the exterior, one would never even suspect that this house contained two complete suites of rooms.

The vestibule divides the porch so that each family has its own private porch. From the large, well-lighted living room, separated by a wide cased arch is the attractive dining room.

Notice the convenient coat closet, a very essential feature in every home.

The kitchen is very conveniently located for serving. The built-in cupboards and shelves extend the full width. The entryway provides space for the refrigerator, brooms, etc. On the second floor, you have three nice bedrooms, each one provided with wardrobes. The bath is conveniently located at the end of the hall within easy access of chambers and stairs. A large, well-lighted attic and attic stairs have also been provided for with floor and partition dividing the attic which are also included in the price of this house.

The Tremont offers an excellent investment, rental income doubled. The proportional greater cost over a single house is insignificant when compared with the net profit.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

Ceiling height first floor approximately 9 ft.

Ceiling height second floor approximately 8 ft.

Girders 6 in. × 8 in.

First and second floor joists 2 in. × 8 in.

Ceiling joists 2 in. × 6 in.

Rafters 2 in. × 6 in.

Front door--our "Chautauqua," of solid Chestnut, 3 ft. × 6 ft. 8 in. and 1-3/4 in. thick, glazed with clear glass. _See pages 36-37._

Oak floors and trim for living room and dining room quoted on application. Special kitchen cupboard, wardrobes and medicine cabinet included in the selling price. _See pages 36-37._

_See pages 8-9 for general specifications._

=GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BENNETT SUMMER COTTAGES=

Cedar posts for two foot grade.

Foundation sills--4 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit.

Floor joists--2 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit, spaced 2 ft. O. C.

Studding--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit, spaced 2 ft. O. C. Walls 8 ft. high.

Rafters--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit, spaced 2 ft. O. C.

Wall ties--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed four sides, cut to fit.

Wainscoting--Dressed, matched and beaded, 2 ft. high, where shown in illustration, cut to fit.

Siding 1 × 6 in. Fir novelty siding, tongued and grooved, dressed both sides, cut to fit.

Roof Sheathing--1 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed and matched, cut to fit.

Roof Covering--Bennett 3-ply prepared roofing, or extra *A* Red Cedar Shingles, if preferred.

Exterior Finish--White Pine, cut to fit.

Flooring--1 × 4 in. Yellow Pine or Fir, dressed and matched, cut to fit.

Partitions--1 × 4 in. No. 1 Ceiling, dressed and matched and beaded both sides, cut to fit. Partitions 7 ft. high. (The rooms are all open to rafters.)

Doors and windows glazed as shown in illustrations. (Interior doors furnished where shown in plans.)

Interior door and window trim--1 × 3 in. Yellow Pine.

Paint for two good coats outside, including the porch floor and steps, any color. (Color card mailed upon request.)

Hardware, nails, locks, hinges.

No paints, stains or varnishes furnished for interior.

No masonry, lath, plaster or plaster board furnished.

Screens, storm doors and storm windows not included--prices quoted on application.

Stoops and steps included when shown in plans, cut to fit.

Reversed plans will be furnished without extra cost.

Bennett Summer Cottages are designed with the same care as Bennett Homes. The lumber and mill work furnished throughout is the same high grade as used with our best houses.

=We Guarantee Entire Satisfaction or Money Back=

We guarantee to furnish all lumber, shingles, finishing lumber, doors, windows, frames, floor and interior trim, hardware, nails, paints of sufficient quantity and equal to or better than the grades specified, to complete the house according to the plans and specifications on opposite page. We further guarantee that there will be no extras, and that all material will reach you in perfect condition. Should any shortages occur, we agree to replace the material either by shipping the necessary material or paying you whatever it costs to buy locally.

All of the material in these cottages comes to you completely ready-cut, every piece plainly marked. Plans and instructions are so simple and easily understood, that they can be erected in from three to five days by unskilled labor.

Every piece of material is guaranteed accurately cut to fit.

=Specifications for Bennett Special Garage=

Studding--2 × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 36 O. C. cut to fit.

Circular Rafters cut from 2 × 12 in. No. 1 Hemlock, cut to fit.

Siding--1 × 6 in. Fir novelty siding, dressed and matched, cut to fit.

Hardware--All necessary hardware and nails included in selling price.

Roof Sheathing--1 × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed and matched, cut to fit.

Roof Covering--Bennett 3-ply roofing.

Doors--1 × 4 in. Ceiling, cut to fit.

Paint--Two coats paint for outside.

Floor--No material for floor is furnished. If such is desired, we will, upon request, gladly quote prices.

=GARAGES=

Up to the Bennett Better-Built standard in every item, yet low priced. Very quickly erected. Well lighted, snug, substantial. Liberal space for cars, with working room aplenty at sides.

=SPECIFICATIONS=

=STUDDING=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 24 in. on centers. Cut to fit.

=RAFTERS=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 24 in. on centers, surfaced 4 sides. Cut to fit.

=SIDING=: 1 in. × 6 in. Clear Fir Novelty. Cut to fit.

=ROOF SHEATHING=: See individualized specifications.

=HARDWARE=: All necessary hardware and nails included in selling price.

=FLOOR=: No material for floor is furnished. If such is desired, we will upon request, gladly quote prices.

=WALL PLATES=: 2 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, double at top, single at bottom of studding. Cut to fit.

=ROOF COVERING=: See individual specifications.

=DOORS=: As shown in illustration. Glazed opening 8 in. × 8 in.

=WINDOWS=: See individual specifications.

=PAINT=: Sufficient quantity of Bennett House Paint for two good coats, colors as specified by purchaser.

=BUICK=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 6 in. No. 1 Hemlock, dressed, matched and cut to fit.

=ROOF COVERING=: Asphalt Slate-Surfaced Roll-Roofing. Shingles will be furnished at a slight additional cost, if desired.

=WINDOWS=: Two sliding sash windows and frames 26 in. × 26 in. glazed. For various sizes see price list.

=HUDSON=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/4 in. apart. Cut to fit.

=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash, and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in., glazed.

=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar Shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the weather.

For various sizes see price list.

=PEERLESS=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/2 in. apart. Cut to fit.

=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar Shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the weather.

=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in. glazed.

=SIDE DOOR=: 2 ft. 8 in. × 6 ft. 8 in. mortised for lock set. For various sizes see price list.

=CADILLAC=

=ROOF SHEATHING=: 1 in. × 4 in. No. 1 Hemlock, spaced 2-1/4 in. apart. Cut to fit.

=WINDOWS=: Three 3-light sash and frames, each light 10 in. × 20 in., glazed.

=ROOF COVERING=: Extra Clear Red Cedar shingles, laid 4-1/2 in. to the weather.

For various sizes see price list.

MODERN EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR HOME

Bennett Plumbing Fixtures

_A BATHROOM LIKE THIS WILL BE A CREDIT TO YOUR HOME_

The Home Equipment Book offers a variety of high grade, attractive fixtures to choose from.

Be sure to get this book.

Bennett Pipeless Furnace

Cold weather comfort and convenience. Costs little more than a stove.

Heats the entire house with one register. Warm air is forced to all rooms and cold air is drawn off the floors.

Requires little attention. Burns any kind of fuel. Hard or soft coal, coke or wood.

Easy to install. A man and a boy can set it up in a single day.

No need to cut up your floors and walls.

Economical in fuel. Heats up quickly.

No heat wasted in the basement. Keeps cellar cool for fruits and vegetables.

_For sizes and prices see HOME EQUIPMENT BOOK._

HOME EQUIPMENT BOOK

A Guide For the Home Owner. It Will Help You Equip Your New Home With Modern Conveniences at a Saving.

_Send For Your Copy Today_

RAY H. BENNETT LUMBER CO., Inc.

Bennett Home Equipment Service

Puts the Finishing Touch on Home Comfort

=Heating, Plumbing, Lighting Service--Free=

Modern heating, sanitary plumbing and electric lighting are essential to home contentment. Let our service department solve your equipment problems without placing you under any obligations. Our experts will gladly give you reliable advice on every point.

You will find our Home Equipment Book an interesting guide in selecting fixtures to suit your taste.

BAKER, JONES, HAUSAUER, INC., PRINTERS BUFFALO, N. Y.

INTERIOR DECORATING SERVICE FREE

Sometime ago the thought came to us:

"We build our Bennett Homes soundly and artistically on the outside and inside. We use the finest trained talent in the country to give our home-builders the very best to be had in architecture and workmanship. Why not assist our home-keepers in selecting and arranging the furnishings of those homes?"

Every woman wants her home to express charm, personality, good taste. But every woman does not care to employ a high-priced interior decorator. Yet it must be conceded that someone who does nothing all day but plan colors, lights and furniture arrangement, can save, through wide experience, long days and nights of anxious thought for the home-keeper. To get just the prettiest arrangement for rooms really does take much valuable time and much trouble.