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George E. Barnard's Estate at Ipswich. 



July 8 the committee again visited the notable estate of George 

 E. Barnard at Ipswich, now in its second year of entry for the H. H. 

 Hunnewell Triennial Premium. 



Several changes in the arrangement of the grounds about the 

 house have been made since the visit of last season showing ]Mr. 

 Barnard's careful study of the problem attending the complete 

 development of his estate. The long lines of flower borders with 

 their background of green foliage formed a pleasing picture and the 

 extraordinary neatness of the entire place drew forth many com- 

 plimentary expressions of approval. The flower, vegetable, and 

 fruit gardens, and the exceptionally well-arranged rockery and 

 water garden were all inspected with interest by the members of the 

 committee. 



Mr. Barnard is much interested in. the development and horti- 

 cultural adornment of his estate and the result thus far shows 

 intelligent supervision and excellent taste, supplemented by the 

 careful work of the head gardener, John S. Critchley. 



On August 24 a second visit was made for the purpose of inspect- 

 ing the vegetable gardens which were found in most satisfactory 

 condition. 



Miss E. M. Tower's Flower Garden at Lexington. 



July 23 the committee again had the pleasure of visiting the 

 interesting flower garden of ISIiss Ellen M. Tower at Lexington. 



The two visits made in June and September of the previous year 

 had only served to increase the desire to see it again in the mid- 

 summer season. Notwithstanding the hot and dry weather of the 

 past few weeks it still presented the same brilliant display as on the 

 former occasions and again called forth enthusiastic expressions of 

 praise for the skill shown in producing such a continuous show of 

 color. 



The grassy box-bordered paths set off to good advantage the 

 masses of stately hollyhocks, delphiniums, and Canterbury bells 

 which were the most conspicuous elements of the floral display, 



