House and Garden 
MR. W. L. STOW’S G.^RDEN AND TERRACES 
results of developing and improving natural condi¬ 
tions rather than working chiefly toward their embel¬ 
lishment. I'here are very few plantings of foreign 
shrubbery, the native material or material from neigh¬ 
boring locations being used almost exclusively. The 
driveways, with the exception of the main drive which 
is macadamized, are built entirely of material which 
has been excavated from the spot. I'he woodlands 
where they have been replanted contain but younger 
generations of the original growths, and the general 
grading conforms almost entirely with the nat¬ 
ural topography, d hrough it all, however, there 
is gained a particular impression of solidarity. 
Nothing has been attempted which has not been exe¬ 
cuted thoroughly, while everything that has been 
completed is maintained in most excellent condition. 
On this estate a private pumping plant has been 
installed and sewage dis¬ 
posal and an extensive 
drainage system provided. 
The Stow estate lies be¬ 
tween the Mackay’s and 
Whitney’s; a public high¬ 
way separating it from the 
former and the “party 
road’’ and a portion of the 
Mortimer estate separating 
it from the latter. As in 
former cases so in this, the 
highest portion was located 
first of all and the house 
established here. Then 
came the cutting away of 
the wide vista to the south 
and the raising of the ter¬ 
races. There is much of 
extremely formal design in 
the neighborhood of the Stow mansion which can 
be readily seen from the accompanying illustra¬ 
tions. It is certainly imposing in appearance, its vast 
fa^'ade of bewildering white standing out in strong 
contrast against the dull forest background. The en¬ 
trance driveway connects with the “party road,’’ and 
the effect is particularly striking after driving through 
nearly a mile of winding informal road to arrive 
finally and suddenly upon this brilliant structure. 
The formal garden which has been laid out on the 
first terrace is noticeable for its close, harmonious 
relation to the house, existing, in fact, as practically 
a part of the latter structure. 1 here is a large farm¬ 
house on the estate and a completely equipped stable; 
also three greenhouses and numerous other small 
buildings. I'he estate also possesses a private pump¬ 
ing plant, rhere are about 200 acres of land all told. 
RESIDENCE OF MR. W. L. STOW 
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