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AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



January, 1910 



from seed brought from the Alps, constitute the feature of 

 another spot. Thus one moves on, always something to 

 see, always something to enjoy, nature everywhere helped 

 in spots, it is true, but helped naturally and in a way that 

 gives zest to the ramble. And presently the path grows 

 narrower and narrower. Quite before one realizes it one 

 is standing on a slender ridge, deep sloping down on either 

 side. 



The trees have disappeared with the land, for one is 

 far above their tops. A scramble down a couple of rocks 



and one stands on the summit of a rocky promontory that 

 rises from an unknown depth. Great mountains shut in 

 the distant view; but in a cleft, as it were, in their mighty 

 sides, the brilliant sun pours down on the towers of Manhat- 

 tan, that on a clear day, may be seen from this wonderful 

 place of vantage. Hence, if you please, you can walk on 

 in the forest for half an hour without leaving the private 

 grounds, and still beyond lie thousands of acres of Tuxedo 

 Park, where wild deer roam in peace, and ferns and wild 

 flowers blossom in sun and shade. 



'Eirianva :" The oak paneled corridor with geometrical ceiling in white plaster 



