The Upper James 



hood days comes to mind as I recall the arbors that stood there. 

 Three of these, large and octagonal, were placed at the Intersection 

 of the walks and over them climbed roses and other vines. One, 

 In particular, seemed very beautiful to me. It was covered with 

 yellow roses called the Lady Banksia, which blooms in long 

 wreaths and clusters. 



Once, when a May party was the occasion of celebrating the 

 birthday of a fair young girl who, after a great many years, became 

 the mistress of Recess, Ices and dainties of various kinds were dis- 

 pensed to her companions from a new arbor covered with pink 

 roses. Seats were built around this arbor and a pretty rustic table 

 was placed in the center. It stood near the late figs, at the highest 

 part of the stone wall which bounded the garden. 



Shrubs of many kinds and great bushes of Ivy formed quite a 

 feature of the Recess garden. It is strikingly picturesque when the 

 golden forsythia or tall, white lilies stand out against the dark, 

 compact greenness of the boxwoods. The many beds of spice pinks 

 of the same variety that used to be In the lovely garden at Mount 

 Vernon, also give charm and sweetness to this old Virginia garden. 



Fannie G. Campbell. 



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