BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 
the turmoil of the world, yet hospitably open to the 
friendly passer-by. 
There is more sunshine here than in England, although 
the climates are very similar. On Vancouver Island there 
are the four distinct, well-defined seasons; the temperature 
is more like that of Portland than of Tacoma. The island 
is generously covered with vegetation, and when its native 
wild flowers are considered, in addition to the gardens in 
rich cultivation, it may well be called a garden island. 
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