JAMES RIVER GARDEN CLUB 
MRS. ALICE CARTER BRANSFORD, Richmond, Va. 
Location — “Shirley” on the Janies River, South of Richmond. 
Typ e — Formal, boxwood walks. 
Best Bloom — April and May. 
Specialty — Old Spring bulbs. 
Visiting days and hours — Every day. 
Remarks — by Mrs. Wheelright, Pres. James River Garden Club. “One 
never really forgets the first impression of “Shirley” — the home 
of the Carters for more than 200 years. After being in its at- 
mosphere a better understanding of all things American — ideals 
and traditions are better understood. Xo place, unless it be 
Mount Vernon, is more fraught with poetry, romance and the 
perfume of the past. 
The house of exceptional type, originally with wings, has 
beautiful carved wood panelling, doorways and cornices; rare 
and interesting portraits — one by Peale of George Washington. 
MRS. H. G. BUCHANAN, Vinita, Va. 
Location — West of Richmond, Cary St. Road. 
Type — English. 
Best Bloom — May, June and October. 
Specialties — Iris and roses. 
Visiting days and hours — Tuesday and Friday afternoons. 
MRS. JOHN W. GORDON and MISS REBECCA GORDON 
Location — Three Chopt Road. 
Typ e — Old fashioned. 
Best Bloom — Early Spring and from July to September when Crepe 
Myrtles bloom. 
Visiting days and hours — Almost any time. 
Owner’s requests — Do not cut or break plants, especially box trees. 
MRS. BEN. H. GRAY, Richmond, Va. 
Location — 7 South Boulevard. 
Type — City garden. 
Best Bloom — April, May, June and October. 
Specialty — Old fashioned mixture garden. 
Visiting days and hours — Any time. 
MRS. THOS. F. JEFFRESS, Drewry’s Bluff, Va. 
Location — Five miles south of Richmond. Follow Petersburgh 
Turnpike taking right turn into Old Mill Road. Pass under 
R. R. and over Falling Creek. Immediately to right into Mea- 
dowbrook Manor, at woods entrance. 
Typ e — Green sunken garden with trees. 
Best Bloom — April and May when shrubs are at their best. 
Specialty — Pansies. 
Visiting days and hours — Almost any day late afternoon or by ap- 
pointment, telephone Madison 218-J. 
Owner’s remarks — Not old enough to have atmosphere, but has 
shadows. Visitors please leave card at house. 
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