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'EVEN THE TREES WERE PERMEATED WITH A QUIET SIMPLICITY AND AN 

 UNOSTENTATIOUS YET CORDIAL WELCOME." 



into straight 



is torturing everything 

 lines. He has indeed "improved" 

 A great opportunity for one 



the 

 place. A great opportunity for one of 

 the most picturesque little settlements 

 of homes has heen lost. It would cost 

 thousands of dollars to undo what has 

 cost as much to do. Imagine the origi- 



nal cart path transformed into a firm 

 driveway, with the effacement of the 

 rustic stone walls and the natural bor- 

 ders of shrubbery and vines. Let down 

 in various places buildings in a rustic 

 architecture to harmonize with the en- 

 vironment. Close your eyes and imag- 



THE ROSE ARCHES IN THE FORMAL GARDEN. 



