The Rescue of an Old Place 



shelter of the trees, the flowers last long 

 after those upon the high ground about 

 the house have withered and fallen. 

 A warm There is a sheltered corner, backed by 



a mass of Lilacs and Mock Oranges, where 

 I dream of seeing some day a fine clump 

 of Rhododendrons and hardy Azaleas, 

 though I have some doubts about a south- 

 ern exposure being the very best thing for 

 them ; but the decorative effect from the 

 house will be so good that we are disposed 

 to make the attempt. Skirting the old 

 wall to the right of this, we come to the 

 ancient Apple and Pear trees which are 

 the remains of the once valuable orchard, 

 that at one time covered a large part of 

 the place. 



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