BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 



the water-supply is usually adequate. In the northern part 

 of the State the usual date for Crocuses is March 25; Daf- 

 fodils, April 15; Lily-of-the-Valley, May 12; late Tulips, 

 May 10; German Iris, May 22; Oriental Poppy, Colum- 

 bine, Lupin, and Pyre thrum, May 26; Roses, Peonies, An- 

 chusa, and Sweet William, early June; Delphiniums, June 

 20; Hollyhocks, July 1. In fact, the climatic condition, 

 as it affects plant life, is very similar throughout the 

 region surrounding New York City not different enough 

 to require special attention. 



The beautiful garden at Glen Alpine is one of pro- 

 longed bloom from May 22 until frost, and its planting 

 plans are shown in the author's "Continuous Bloom in 

 America." Both English and Italian inspiration commin- 

 gle in this beautiful spot. Its setting of old trees on three 

 sides, with the upsloping hill to the rear covered with 

 choice blossom trees and evergreens, as well as the ancient 

 hedge, furnish a background in keeping with the dignity 

 of the place. The pergola is only the beginning of an in- 

 teresting upper shrub and bulb garden with rambling 

 paths. Other views are given in plates 86 and 172. 



At Cherrycroft, the garden also blooms continuously, 

 and some of its plans are likewise given in the book 

 above-mentioned. The pergola and tea-house lead out 

 to a maze formed by a tall Arbor- Vitae hedge. Adjoining 

 is a Rose garden, more or less continually in bloom, and 

 near by a garden for cutting-flowers. The outlook over 

 the formal garden, both from house and pergola, is upon 



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