January, 1906 AMERICAN 
FO MES 
AND GARDENS 19 
Miss Frances H. Stearns’ Villa at Magnolia, Massachusetts 
Byveevary cl. 
GEER NIQUE and distinct in treatment from the 
AV general exterior of summer homes is the villa 
of Miss Frances H. Stearns, of Magnolia. 
It combines three individual styles of archi- 
tecture in one, so happily blended that no dis- 
cordant note appears. It was designed with 
the usual charming taste that marks the works of this particu- 
lar architect, Mr. James T. Kelly, of Boston. Mr. Kelly has 
carefully studied the situation at the meeting of Norman 
Northend 
shade to this delightful spot, while the brilliant colorings of 
the blooms contrast attractively with the soft green of the en- 
circling sward. 
The house is built of matched boards that have been 
painted white and trimmed with green latticework. On the 
sea front are laced pillars which extend to the third story. 
This makes a charming irregularity in design. The treatment 
is modern Italian with a slight Spanish feeling. ‘There are 
suggestions, in the side exposure, of the chateau country of 
The Living-Room and Library Adjoin and are 
Avenue and Ocean Street, to produce the most picturesque 
eftects, and has met with perfect success, for its quiet charm 
is in keeping with its surroundings. 
The estate is not a large one. The grounds are defined at 
one side by a latticed fence of white with green trimmings, 
while on the other a line of stones shows where the path ends 
and the lawn commences. Inside, one finds an interesting 
formal garden, which is flanked on either side by ornamental 
bay trees. There are tall Greek vases introduced among the 
flowers, filled with blossoming plants. Stately trees lend their 
Separated by a Recess with Supporting Columns 
France. Under the casement and French windows, follow- 
ing the custom of that country, are deep window boxes, 
painted white and filled with scarlet geraniums. Climbing 
rambler roses have already started and have extended over 
the latticework to a considerable degree, although this is 
only their second season. Intermixed are seen the dark green 
leaves of the bittersweet, making a pleasing variation to the 
lighter green of the lattice. 
The entrance to the villa is at the front and through a cov- 
ered porch that reaches above the second story. ‘This is sup- 
