GARDENS NEAR THE SEA 



vine, Lonicera sempervirens, with brilliant leaves nearly 

 evergreen. Following the outline of the trees of this 

 lawn, in irregular groups many flowering shrubs pecul- 

 iar to that part of the country may be seen. With 

 native vines they form a close, almost interwoven 

 growth that quite dispels the thought of man having 

 planted them. 



Passing from the garden to this lawn, one feels 

 no regret for the brilliant flowers that are left behind 

 but rather a sense of peace, since the place is one of 

 infinite quiet, without the slightest disturbing element. 



Such a bit of nature presents a different conception 

 of a lawn from an immense round space of green sur- 

 rounded by a circular driveway, leading up, probably, 

 to some imposing mansion. The one can become the 

 living ground, the home out-of-doors, while the other 

 is valuable for convenience and ornamentation. Each 

 serves its purpose, as do also the infinite number of 

 very small lawns about seaside homes, the chief beauty 

 of which is their stalwart greenness. 



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