BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 



some of which must give an idea of the favored vegetation 

 of California. 



At Kimberly Crest, as in the other views, most con- 

 spicuous is the brilliant clearness of the atmosphere. This 

 beautiful country-seat is a sample of many which are built 

 more or less on a similar plan, and especially noted for their 

 profusion of choicest shrubs, trees, and flowering plants. 



At Glendessary is found one of California's favorite 

 gardens, where the strong sunshine is moderated by the 

 plentiful use of trees so carefully arranged that the shadows 

 do not disturb the growths of flowers, which bloom abun- 

 dantly throughout this lovely place. 



The flower garden at Piranhurst, named for Saint 

 Piran, an Irish saint, is exceedingly picturesque. The 

 wonderful Greek Theatre, with its wings of tall, clipped 

 Cypress, is without a rival in this country. The design 

 was modelled after one at the Villa Gori, in Italy. This 

 remarkable planting, together with the Roses and other 

 flora in the adjoining garden, combine to make it one of 

 the most famous places on the coast. The owner of 

 Piranhurst is also possessor of the garden at Ross, partly 

 shown in the view of a fountain, with its hill background 

 covered with massively grouped Hydrangeas and Rose 

 vines. 



Perfectly complete in every detail is the lovely pool in 

 Doctor Schiffman's garden. It seems more a product of 

 the Old World across the sea, while fitting so happily into 

 the tropical atmosphere of Pasadena. 



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