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although the colonies of white daisies of unusual size, the begonias, 

 the yellow day lilies, German stocks, and Monarda were hardly less 

 interesting. 



The freedom of planting shown in the arrangement of the garden 

 is commendable and the absence of formality in the borders pro- 

 duces a pleasing effect. It is certainly an ideal garden and reflects 

 credit both upon its owner for the fine taste in the selection of plants 

 and upon the gardener, Otto Strassenburg, for the horticultural skill 

 shown in producing such results. 



Andrew G. Weeks' Estate at Marion. 



July 27 the committee was called upon to visit the estate of 

 Andrew Gray Weeks at Marion which had been entered for the 

 Hunnewell Triennial Premium, offered by the Society for an estate 

 of not less than three acres which shall be laid out with the most 

 taste, planted most judiciously, and kept in the best order for three 

 consecutive years. 



Mr. Weeks' estate comprises 16J acres and commands a fine 

 outlook upon the adjacent waters of Buzzards Bay and its adjoining 

 shores. It consists for the greater part of natural woodland which 

 it is the intention of Mr. Weeks to preserve in its original condition. 

 The only improvements contemplated being the laying out of 

 convenient woodland paths and the necessary thinning in some 

 places. Several fine stands of white pine of goodly dimensions are 

 included in the tract. 



In suitable places in this woodland along the borders of the wood 

 paths there have been planted colonies of rhododendrons, kalmias, 

 ostrich ferns, and irises, and the numerous little water courses will 

 be crossed by appropriate bridges of concrete and rustic work. 



The palatial home of Mr. Weeks is situated upon open rising 

 ground overlooking the waters of the bay and is a beautiful example 

 of the Moorish type of architecture. From the open brick-paved 

 court yard a long pergola leads into a circular esplanade in the 

 distance, and the rows of white columns along the way will be 

 eventually adorned with rambler roses and other appropriate 

 climbing plants. From any part of these structures one can step 



