Evolution of Iborticuiture 



Charlestown has possessed many nota- 

 ble gardens during the present century, 

 and among these " Pleasant Hill," be- 

 longing to Joseph Barrell, deserves men- 

 tion on account of its extent and its 

 accessories, constituting what was then 

 termed a "show-place." 



Medford still exhibits within its limits 

 the Royal house, with its gardens, orna- 

 mented in the style once deemed appro- 

 priate to its stateliness. Here also are 

 the large estates of the Brookses and 

 others who have attractive gardens and 

 conservatories. 



Arlington, Lexington, Concord, Wo- 

 burn, and other towns in their vicinity, 

 have been prominent in horticultural 

 pursuits, especially in the production of 

 fruit and vegetables, thereby supplying 

 our markets in a manner not surpassed 

 in other cities. 



Salem, from the early days of this cen- 

 tury, and even before this period, has had 

 stately residences with their attendant 

 orchards, gardens, and ornamental 

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