REPORT OF COMMITTEE OX GARDENS. 241 



W. "\y. Rawsox & Co.'s St^-eet Pea Farm at Marblehead. 



On July 1 the committee visited also the flower farm of W. W. 

 Rawson &.Co. at ^Marblehead, vmder the guidance of the manager, 

 ISIaurice Fuld. 



Sweet peas were the principal objects of interest on this date. 

 There were 76 varieties, including most of the newest and most 

 desirable kinds and colors. It was an exceptionally fine collection. 



Fifteen acres are under cultivation here devoted in large part to 

 dahlias of which 2325 varieties are grown. There are also collec- 

 tions of gladioli, lilies, irises, and lupins, besides some 200 varieties 

 of other flowering plants. The committee regretted that the time 

 at its disposal would not permit a longer stay at this interesting place. 



Weld Garden, Jamaica Plaix. 



July 6 the committee visited the renowned "Weld Garden at 

 Jamaica Plain, by invitation of its owners, Caj)tain and INIrs. Larz 

 Anderson. 



A notable feature of this estate is the formal garden, made in the 

 year 1901, and named Weld. The many interesting accessories of 

 an Italian garden were here most tastefully arranged amidst a 

 profusion of flowering plants and presented a beautiful scene. 

 The concrete walls surrounding the garden were hidden by rambler 

 roses in luxuriant bloom M'hile borders of delphiniums, campanulas, 

 and antirrhinums furnished masses of color on every side. 



In addition to the inspection of the garden the committee ex- 

 amined the numerous greenhouses on the estate devoted to the 

 culture of roses, carnations, orchids, and gloxinias, as well as to 

 peaches, grapes, and other fruits. 



A high standard of excellence in all these departments, as well as 

 in the entire estate, is maintained, requiring the highest horticul- 

 tural knowledge and skill and to the superintendent, Duncan 

 Finlayson, much credit is due for the satisfactory results attending 

 his management here. 



