SUNKEN AND TERRACE GARDENS 
6S 
A Unique Sunken Garden 
One of the essential charms of a 
garden is originality, a possession of 
characteristics entirely its own, and 
not a copy of others. The en- 
closure we present at the right 
possesses these traits, the natural 
conditions, a depression in the 
lawn, having been made the most 
of by a boundary wall and steps, 
thus forming a charming sunken 
garden with borders of flowers, 
vines, etc. The evergreen trees in 
the corners add character and break 
the formal horizontal lines of oaths 
and walls. 
A Terrace and Garden 
The best planned garden is that which 
is in harmony with its situation and sur- 
roundings. A happy combination on these 
lines is given at top of page. Nothing 
gaudy nor ephemeral, but a prevailing quiet 
dignity about gardens, terrace and embel- 
lishments in keeping with the buildings they 
adorn and the stately Oaks and Maples 
beyond. The parterre in the middle sur- 
rounding the vase is unique, being com- 
posed of Box planted and trimmed into 
patterns of dark green, which contrast finely against the 
white gravel paths. 
