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up ill store, to be enjoyed in retirement from the busy mart 

 which had engrossed so many years of his early life. Truly 

 has it been said that in the death of Mr. Winchester, society 

 lost one of its most valued citizens. His kindness and be- 

 nevolence had drawn around him a large circle of friends, 

 and his highest pleasure appeared concentrated in the wish 

 to render his home attractive and cheerful to all. Every 

 part of the grounds bespoke this : several buildings for va- 

 rious amusements had been commenced, and the garden was 

 to receive a fine addition in the construction of a large 

 vinery and greenhouse. 



Mr. Brown, the intelligent gardener, has greatly improved 

 the grounds since our last visit ; more especially the garden 

 department. This has been separated from the lawn by a 

 beautiful arbor vitae hedge, five hundred feet long, planted 

 last spring, and in fine condition after the favorable summer. 

 All the walks have been edged with box, and new ones laid 

 out. On the north side the foundation for the range of 

 glass had been laid, and we were highly gratified to learn 

 that it is the intention of Mrs. Winchester to carry out all the 

 plans which were contemplated, and to build up the houses 

 as speedily as possible, so that the vines may be planted the 

 ensuing spring. 



The main avenue has been planted with a row of fine 

 Scotch larch, on each side, and the effect, when they get 

 well established, will be excellent. The trees of various 

 kinds planted last year have just begun to take hold, and add 

 greatly to the appearance of the avenue. It only astonished 

 us that Mr. Brown should be able to accomplish so much in 

 so short a time. 



The sailing pond, with the exception of the walks around 

 the border, and the planting of a few trees on the island in 

 the centre, have been completed since last year, and a fine 

 boat-house, to combine a bathing-house, &c., was now just 

 being finished. Mrs. Winchester could not have a better 

 gardener to carry out what has been begun than Mr. Brown. 

 Under his charge this place Avill be one of the most attractive 

 around Boston. 



