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doubt that there is a less degree of cold here, and also of less 

 duration, which will enable those who reside here to possess 

 some trees that will not flourish well farther north. 



One object in our remarks is to give some hints as to the 

 best kinds of trees adapted to seaside planting ; and as an 

 experience of five to ten years is of much value, we avail 

 ourselves of the kindness of a friend to give not only tha 

 results of his own practice, but what we saw ourselves, in the 

 many beautiful places which we visited. 



Fruit trees, as a general thing, do not look as well as the 

 ornamental trees, but whether this is owing to their manage- 

 ment, or the effect of the sea air, we are unable to tell ; but 

 probably it is more owing to the former than the latter. We 

 have no doubt that fruit trees, particularly the pear, can be 

 grown with perfect success. 



The most attention, — as a necessity of course, — has been 

 bestowed on the ornamental plantations ; for, without these, a 

 seaside residence would afford but little pleasure. They 

 have been well managed, and with judicious thinning and 

 careful treatment they must soon entirely change the char- 

 acter of the bleak and exposed shore, and render them de- 

 lightful specimens of sylvan beauty. 



Bellevue, the Residence of W. S. Wetmore, Esq. — 

 This is one of the most elegant places in the city. It com- 

 prises about thirty acres, fronting on Bellevue Avenue, and 

 extending back to the grounds of Gov. Lawrence in the rear. 

 The house is a massive building, in the French style, built 

 of granite, and from its height is a prominent object among 

 all the fine structures which surround it. 



The accommodations of the interior are excellent, and the 

 whole is finished in the richest manner. The drawing- 

 room is a large and magnificent apartment, with one of the 

 largest mirrors in the country. The walls are of a delicate 

 neutral tint, enriched with gilding in neat and character- 

 istic style. To the right of the entrance is the reception- 

 room, which connects by folding doors with the drawing- 

 room, so that they may be thrown into one spacious apart- 

 ment ; on the left is the dining-room. The hall is very 



