October, 1915 
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Along one of the walks that fringe the 
pool, and backed by a high wall, 
stands a row of wistarias in tubs, an 
unusually attractive treatment for a 
formal garden 
Among the many bedrooms is one in 
lavender with Louis XVI furnishings. 
From the fabric of the hangings has 
been taken the flower motif for the 
upholstery and bedspreads. The fur¬ 
niture is ivory white 
In a hollow behind a wing of the house 
is a formal pool rimmed about with 
walks and balustraded promenades 
separated by wide flower beds. Pot¬ 
ted plants stand at accent points 
Quite one of the most interesting fea¬ 
tures of the drawing-room is the 
manner in which the furniture has 
been grouped in centers, affording 
decorative interest and comfort. The 
doors open on the formal garden 
The music room is circular and opens 
through wide doors to the living- 
room and patio. Walls and ceil¬ 
ings are decorated with classical de¬ 
signs of Pompeian character, the 
furnishings being Louis XVI 
Photographs copyrighted by Edwin Levick 
Because of the Georgian severity of its 
exterior the house depends greatly 
upon the grounds for its successful 
effect. Following the custom of 
Southern countries, the house is 
built around a patio 
