THE SMALL PLACE 



The house is only open from September until 

 June. It is during this time that the grounds can 

 be enjoyed by the family. And it is for this 

 reason that the planting is so chosen and arranged 

 that it will produce its best effects during the late 

 fall, winter, and early spring. There are late 

 autumn flowers and shrubs with brilliant foliage. 

 There are evergreens and shrubs with berries and 

 gayly colored stems. There are spring bulbs and 

 early flowering shrubs. These give abundant 

 green and bright color to the city garden during 

 the cold seasons of the year. 



The drive was made as practical as possible. It 

 runs parallel to the house and turns abruptly 

 with short curves to the two entrances. Its shape 

 fits the ground and the rising grade of the street 

 and the two gateways make easy the entrance 

 and departure of vehicles. The door of the stable, 

 placed on the axis of the straight part of the drive, 

 makes an easy connection between stable, front 

 door, and street. 



It is here that the initial impression of the 

 grounds and the house is received. The planting 

 has been carefully considered in order to obtain 

 at the very beginning a certain distinction char- 



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