BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 



the turmoil of the world, yet hospitably open to the 

 friendly passer-by. 



There is more sunshine here than in England, although 

 the climates are very similar. On Vancouver Island there 

 are the four distinct, well-defined seasons; the temperature 

 is more like that of Portland than of Tacoma. The island 

 is generously covered with vegetation, and when its native 

 wild flowers are considered, in addition to the gardens in 

 rich cultivation, it may well be called a garden island. 



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