The Valley of Virginia 



winter, as is also a neigliboring American Pillar rose with its red 

 hips on an ancient cedar tree. 



That part of the terrace bank lying under the hemlocks is 

 covered with periwinkle, both giant and small. Through this, stone 

 steps go down to the level of the pool. And in the pool, grow pink 

 and white nymphaeas and a few aquatics especially placed there for 

 the goldfish. Around the edges of the pool are several clumps 

 of iris. 



In bringing to life this old garden, and keeping it simple and 

 unpretentious, an effort has been made to regain its old-time air 

 of restfulness, livableness and charm; to make it possible for it to 

 become more and more beautiful as time goes on. 



J. T. BURWELL. 



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