August, 1907 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 303 



Richardson's House 



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Plan of the Grounds 



An open veranda with balustrades in white about three 

 feet high extends across the front of the house. Boxes of 

 scarlet geraniums arranged along the top of the latter add 

 to the artistic effect, while potted bay trees here and there 

 along the floor and large hydrangeas at either side of the 

 steps harmonize the color tone. Entrance to the house may 



be gained either at the side or front. At the left of the 

 building, overlooking the rose garden, is a wide covered 

 veranda, or loggia, partly shut in by glass partitions. The 

 veranda is used during the warm weather as a gathering 

 place for the family. It is tastefully furnished with rugs 

 and raffia furniture, and, of course, the inevitable little 



Concluded on page 31-f 



1 the Rear 



A Bird s-Eye View of the Garden and Grounds 



