House and Garden 
PLAN OF THE SECOND FLOOR 
minor, but important, modifications. In posi¬ 
tion it has been practically reversed, and if 
somewhat curtailed in its dependencies it has 
gained in breadth and simplicity, and now 
presents the realization of a quietly dignified 
summer cottage in a beautiful setting, which 
must prove a continual delight to the owner 
and his fortunate neighbors. 
This result has been achieved in the only 
way possible; that is, by conceiving and treat¬ 
ing, from the inception of the design, the house 
and garden as one. Even in so simple a pro¬ 
ject as this, there are certain difficulties con¬ 
cerning relative size, proportion and position 
whose judicious settlement is essential to suc¬ 
cess. 
A glance at the plan of the property will 
show how these questions have been met. 
The size of the house and its position on the 
lot; the garden and its relation to the back 
PLAN OF THE FIRST FLOOR 
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