170 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Here and there amidst the smootJi, green turf, a gray boulder or 

 projecting ledge arises, and at its base is massed a collection of 

 brilliant phloxes, or hollyhocks, or golden glow, their colors richer 

 by proximity to the sea. 



Trees of many kinds and of large size are abundant, all planted 

 by ]Mr. Parker. Then there are the orchards, the vegetable and 

 herb gardens, and the small-fruit borders. There is also a small 

 artificial pond with a profusion of pink and white water lilies, and 

 in the midst of a rocky setting a miniature Japanese garden sur- 

 prises the visitors. At every turn something of novelty and interest 

 comes into view, and ever>'^'here as one looks up from the observa- 

 tion of these things, are charming views of inland landscapes, the 

 harbor, and the blue sea beyond. 



Though not entered for any prize of the Society the committee 

 is pleased to award "Redgate" a Silver Medal, as a slight token of 

 appreciation of the excellent taste and judgment displayed by its 

 owner in its horticultural improvement. 



Dr. C. S. Minot's Peony Garden, Milton. 



On June 20 a delegation of the committee again \isited the peony 

 garden of Dr. Charles S. Minot at Milton, which had been entered 

 for the Society's prize for the best peony garden. Mr. Arthur H. 

 Fewkes, a member of the committee, has kindly furnished the 

 folloA\ing description of the garden : 



"The grounds were found in the same neat and flourisliing condi- 

 tion as last year, but the effect of an additional year's growth was 

 noticeable in the increased vigor of the peony plants and more 

 profuse bloom. As the visit was made later in the month than 

 before, the varieties in bloom were much different and included 

 many of the finest varieties extant. 



The plan of this garden seems to be nearly an ideal one in its 

 tasteful arrangement of rectangular beds, intersected by grass 

 walks, and the entire absence of any artificial accessories. 



The scheme of the entire garden, the peonies forming but a part 

 of the whole, is such that one approaches it gradually through two 

 other portions which are divided from each other by slight hedges, 

 so that after the flowering season of the peonies is over, the absence 



