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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 



GEORGIAN COURT, LAKEWOOD, N. J. 



A recent visit to "Georgian Crjurt," Lakewood, N. J., 

 the country estate of George J. Gould, Esq., found it 

 almost perfect in springtime splendor. The fine collec- 

 tion of rhododendrons, both the catawbiense and hybrids, 

 as the accompanying illustrations show, were rich in 

 flower. 



The azaleas Amoena ( there must be over a thousand of 



A GLIMPSE .\T THE RHODODENDRON DISPLAY. 



these plants about the grounds) with their thousands of 

 cerise flowers, must have been a gorgeous sight in bloom, 

 although we were too late to witness it. Our illustration 

 on the cover page is reproduced from a photograph of a 

 beautiful s|)ecimen azalea Amoena on the Gould estate, 

 which i.s claimed to be the largest in existence, measur- 

 ing over twelve feet in diameter. 



Lakewood being regarded as a winter resort, the plant- 

 ings of evergreens predominate and we saw beautiful 

 specimens of spruces, pinus, taxus, retinisporas and 

 other species, the whole making a grand display and 

 showing good taste in architecture and landscape. 



The Japanese garden is one of the show features of 

 the estate, with its combination of color and streams of 

 water and miniature water falls. The sunken garden 

 with its marble steps and beautiful statues which fead to 

 it, is a marvelous piece of work where art and skill com- 

 bine. 



The residence itself is a beautiful structure nestling 

 among the pines surrounded b\- lawns which make a 

 pleasing effect. We were all much impressed with the 



J.XP.^NESE G.\RDEN— .\N INTERESTING SPOT. 



beauty of the lawns, of which there are over one hundred 

 acres ; they looked so green and fresh ! 



The whole estate, which has an area of over two hun- 

 dred acres is devoted entirely to pleasure and sport. Polo, 

 golf, tennis, boating and shooting are induged in, in their 

 seasons. 



_ The range of greenhouses is an innovation to one on 

 his first visit to them. Here chrysanthemums, carna- 

 tions, roses, gardenias, orchids and other flowering plants 



RESIDENCE OF GEO. J. GOULD, ESQ.— GEORGI.VX COURT. 



are growing by the thousand and they were all found in 

 excellent condition. Other houses- are devoted to fruits 

 and vegetables. Grapes, peaches, nectarines, tomatoes, 

 cucumbers, beans, cauliflower, lettuce and even cabbage 

 are found growing under glass in abundance. 



IT.\LI.\N G.\RDEN WITH C.\SIXO IX B.\CKGROUND. 



Mr. George J. Gould is said to be an ardent lover of 

 nature and this seems to be exemplified h\ the entire ap- 

 pearance of his estate. Its development appears to be 

 one of perfection wherever the eye can see. 



Josejih Mills, the su]ierintendent. a voung man still in 



ENTR.XNCE TO THE SUNKEN G.\RDENS. 



his early thirties, received his early training on some of 

 the finest estates in England. He has had exceptional 

 experience both outside and in the greenhouse and conse- 

 quently is well fitted for the position he now holds. Much 

 credit is due Mr. Mills and his able assistants for the 

 splendid up-keep of Georgian Court. 



ANNUAL SWEET PEA SHOW 



AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY 



American Museum of Natural History 



June 27 and 28, 1915 



