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was of notable interest covering about three acres and was in 

 splendid condition and looked quite verdant after several weeks of 

 drought although no attempt had been made to water it artificially. 



A pergola of rambler roses was still in splendid bloom and a large 

 collection of hardy varieties of roses was noted. A small and neatly 

 arranged formal garden with a pool in the center was tastefully 

 planted with the best annuals and herbaceous perennials. The 

 shrubberies and shade trees all showed that they had received care- 

 ful attention, and in fact, the whole estate reflected credit upon 

 the horticultural interest of its owner and upon George Piddington, 

 the gardener in charge of the grounds. 



Certificates of Honorable Mention were awarded by the com- 

 mittee to Mr. Sim and Mr. Draper. 



Richard M. Saltonstall 

 John S. Ames 

 David R. Craig 

 William Nicholson 

 Charles Sander 

 Charles H. Tenney 



Committee 



on 

 Gardens. 



