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GEORGIA AND FLORIDA 



Summer gardens, on account of the climate, are not at- 

 tempted in the States of the far South; but as popular 

 winter and spring resorts the grounds at these seasons 

 about the villas and hotels are adorned with Palms, Roses, 

 and other plants adapted to the climate. Charming spring 

 gardens in formal designs are found in Georgia, where, 

 because of its somewhat cooler climate and better soil, 

 there are a greater number of private estates than in Flor- 

 ida. The former State doubtless suffered more than any 

 other in the Civil War and, consequently, enforced neglect 

 of the old gardens brought ruin to most of them. At pres- 

 ent some of the finest places in Georgia are delightfully 

 located outside of the larger towns, and many gardens, 

 some new and others renewed after a half-century of obliv- 

 ion, adorn the home grounds of those who are so fortu- 

 nate as to reside here at the most favored seasons. 



The illustrations of the gardens at Green Court are 

 fair samples of the extensive planting in many places. 

 Spring bulbs begin to open in this lovely spot by the middle 

 of February, Camellias often come in January, German 

 Iris appears the middle of March, Delphiniums in April. 



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