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grounds into cool and inviting summer-houses, with 

 rustic-railed porches and comfortable lounging 

 places. 



A glimpse of "The Rockery," with its artistic 

 lanterns and its wild gardening, next confronts the 

 visitor threading his way through the woodland 

 walk; and a rustic spring just beyond is reached 

 by log stairs, with a comfortable bench for resting 

 beside the cooling waters. The "Crow's Nest" is 

 well named, as it is not merely a tree seat reached by 

 a single flight of rustic stairs, but a succession of 

 nests or landing places, supported by fine old forest 

 trees, and presenting attractive vistas through the 

 foliage with every turn. When the broad landing 

 the real tree room is reached, one may rest amid 

 the tree tops, secured from harm by the high firm 

 railing, which also serves as a decorative feature. 



Probably the most attractive characteristic of 

 all this woodland garden, or "garden of surprises," 

 is the "Swiss Cottage" nestled in an open space in 

 the heart of the woods. One can well imagine that 

 he has stumbled upon some huntsman's lodge in a 

 secluded mountain fastness, when the quaint and 

 picturesque log structure is discovered possessing 

 the ornamental features which distinguish the Swiss 

 cottages, combined with substantial log construc- 

 tion of the mountain woodlands. The conception is 

 still further emphasized by the rugged grouping of 



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