BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 
the water-supply is usually adequate. In the northern part 
of the State the usual date for Crocuses is March 25; Daf- 
fodils, April 15; Lily-of-the-Valley, May 12; late Tulips, 
May 10; German Iris, May 22; Oriental Poppy, Colum- 
bine, Lupin, and Pyre thrum, May 26; Roses, Peonies, An- 
chusa, and Sweet William, early June; Delphiniums, June 
20; Hollyhocks, July 1. In fact, the climatic condition, 
as it affects plant life, is very similar throughout the 
region surrounding New York City — not different enough 
to require special attention. 
The beautiful garden at Glen Alpine is one of pro- 
longed bloom from May 22 until frost, and its planting 
plans are shown in the author’s “Continuous Bloom in 
America.’’ Both English and Italian inspiration commin- 
gle in this beautiful spot. Its setting of old trees on three 
sides, with the upsloping hill to the rear covered with 
choice blossom trees and evergreens, as well as the ancient 
hedge, furnish a background in keeping with the dignity 
of the place. The pergola is only the beginning of an in- 
teresting upper shrub and bulb garden with rambling 
paths. Other views are given in plates 87 and 172. 
At Cherrycroft, the garden also blooms continuously, 
and some of its plans are likewise given in the book 
above-mentioned. The pergola and tea-house lead out 
to a maze formed by a tall Arbor- Vitse hedge. Adjoining 
is a Rose garden, more or less continually in bloom, and 
near by a garden for cutting-flowers. The outlook over 
the formal garden, both from house and pergola, is upon 
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