BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 
and undoubtedly the most notable in this State. By 
early April the spring garden blooms with Hepatica, Cro- 
cus, Chionodoxa, Scilla, Sundrops, Pansy, English Daisy, 
Spring Beauty, Bloodroot, Trillium, Cypripedium, Violet, 
Tulip, Hyacinth, and Daffodil, followed soon by many 
later garden favorites. Sufficient water is supplied to 
carry the bloom safely through midsummer and Septem- 
ber, and year by year the beauty of this garden is increas- 
ing with the maturing of its trees and shrubbery, and all 
that tends to complete the dignity of so noble a design. 
So artistically wrought are all the various features con- 
tributing to the beauty of the Clifton garden that choice 
of illustrations is made difficult when selection is limited 
to so few. This fact explains the omission of the little 
flower garden which even though charming must give place 
to the accompanying remarkable views. 
Not far from Cleveland Shadyside, on the lake, is an- 
other place of interest to flower lovers, and here a small 
formal garden has been recently completed in addition to 
the older water garden. This delightful spot is worthy of 
particular attention not only on account of the variety 
of plants adorning its banks, but for its picturesque set- 
ting as well. 
Indian Hill offers a glimpse of a fair little garden, 
with no suggestion of display; a vine-covered bower sur- 
rounded with flowers, — a creation of simple loveliness. 
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