Historic Gardens of Virginia 



Then there are rose-beds — nothing but roses — on either side of 

 the box tunnel at the upper end of the garden. In the center of 

 each group of beds is a carved Italian column, and, too, there are 

 eight large marble vases sentineling the upper tier of terraces and 

 adding dignity to the whole. One goes down into the garden be- 

 tween walls of box and with parterres of flowers circling around 

 on either side; past a sun-dial, on one of the landings; until, at the 

 very end, the speaker's desk is represented by a lovely marble stand 

 filled with gay, growing flowers. 



The unusual layout of the Montpelier garden, the evergreens, 

 the garden ornaments, and the beauty of the surrounding hills 

 make it a place to rejoice in at all seasons and at all hours. 

 With the snow everywhere, it is indeed as lovely as when the 

 blossoms are most luxuriant. 



HiLDRETH Dunn Scott. 



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