BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 



times a prolonged dry spell causes many things to suffer, 

 but as a rule all sorts of flowering plants succeed Roses, 

 China Asters, and bulbous plants especially grow to per- 

 fection. 



The illustrations representing Maryland are gathered 

 from the vicinity of Baltimore, the particular garden 

 region of the State. Hampton is the oldest of them all, 

 being an entailed estate and one of two old manor-houses 

 in Maryland still extant. A severe cold snap a few win- 

 ters past did great damage to the Box, which in conse- 

 quence had to be cut back, but time, it is hoped, may 

 restore its original form and beauty. The spring view of 

 one of Hampton's gardens was taken recently prior to the 

 period of fullest bloom. This charming Box-edged parterre, 

 with its fine surroundings and associations, is possibly the 

 best-known in the South. 



Evergreen-on-A venue is delightfully located on the out- 

 skirts of Baltimore, where many old country-seats abound. 

 The lower garden only is discernible in the illustration, 

 showing the dignity and charm of an evergreen gar- 

 den, relieved by a massing of color in narrow beds which 

 form a setting to the clipped Box and other shrubs. 

 The upper garden is full of bloom and kept chiefly as a 

 place for cutting-flowers. Some of the paths on this es- 

 tate are edged with broad bands of Ivy. 



The wild garden at Roland Park is a work of art too 

 intricately devised to be treated satisfactorily by picture 

 or pen. The eye can only absorb and memory retain it, 



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