^Evolution of t>ortfculture 



of the first greenhouses in Boston, and 

 cultivated in the open air the Black Ham- 

 burg and Chasselas grapes, peaches, apri- 

 cots, nectarines, as also plums and a great 

 variety of pears. The entire grounds 

 were adorned by both nature and art. 



Occupying the southern slope of Cotton 

 Hill and on Beacon Street was the fine 

 mansion of Lieutenant-Governor Phillips, 

 which afterwards belonged to Edward 

 Bromfield. Behind this was a paved 

 court-yard and a large terraced garden, 

 noted for its flowers and fruits, and also 

 for some noble trees, which were de- 

 stroyed by the British for fuel. 



Adjoining this estate was that of Gov- 

 ernor Bowdoin, upon which was a very 

 large garden, extending back to the pres- 

 ent Ashburton Place, and famous for the 

 finest fruit in the greatest variety and 

 abundance. 



Farther to the westward, and just be- 

 yond the present State House was the 

 well known Governor Hancock mansion, 

 with the adjoining nursery, pasture, or- 

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