BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN AMERICA 
some of which must give an idea of the favored vegetation 
of California. 
At Kimberly Crest, as in the other views, most con- 
spicuous is the brilliant clearness of the atmosphere. This 
beautiful country-seat is a sample of many which are built 
more or less on a similar plan, and especially noted for their 
profusion of choicest shrubs, trees, and flowering plants. 
At Glendessary is found one of California’s favorite 
gardens, where the strong sunshine is moderated by the 
plentiful use of trees so carefully arranged that the shadows 
do not disturb the growths of flowers, which bloom abun- 
dantly throughout this lovely place. 
The flower garden at Piranhurst, named for Saint 
Piran, an Irish saint, is exceedingly picturesque. The 
wonderful Greek Theatre, with its wings of tall, clipped 
Cypress, is without a rival in this country. The design 
was modelled after one at the Villa Gori, in Italy. This 
remarkable planting, together with the Roses and other 
flora in the adjoining garden, combine to make it one of 
the most famous places on the coast. The owner of 
Piranhurst is also possessor of the garden at Ross, partly 
shown in the view of a fountain, with its hill background 
covered with massively grouped Hydrangeas and Rose 
vines. 
Perfectly complete in every detail is the lovely pool in 
Doctor Schiffman’s garden. It seems more a product of 
the Old World across the sea, while fitting so happily into 
the tropical atmosphere of Pasadena. 
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