Gape God Qardens 
Enthusiastic Cape Codders, both native and adopted, often 
remark on the striking beauty of our gardens near the sea. There 
seems to be an extra brilliance in the gay colors, a lush luxuriance 
in the sturdy growth in many cases. 
Long experience in making many of the Cape’s gardens permits 
us to confirm this rather general impression. Bright clear blue 
waters in the hundreds of indenting bays and inlets along the sea¬ 
shore do seem to impart an added sparkle to the colors of the 
flowers. Phlox, Iris, Delphiniums, Hollyhocks, even the humble 
Petunias, all put on their brightest raiment. And Roses on Cape 
Cod,—their prowess has drawn admiring comment from all who 
see them. 
Yet the same sea and the same cool breezes that temper the 
climate create a windsweep so forceful at times that even the 
sturdy bayberry, oak, pine and cedar bend before it and take on 
characteristic forms of picturesque artistic beauty. 
Before flower colors can be gay or growth be sturdy there must 
be protection from direct prevailing winds, a soil made deep and 
fertile, plant materials that are strong to start with, and a wise 
selection of plants proved by experience suited to the given 
conditions. Back of the beauty of every successful garden, large 
or small, therefore, must be the skill and experienced knowledge 
of those who plan and construct and plant. 
It is this service that we provide, and upon its successful per¬ 
formance depends the continuance of a reputation of fifty-two 
years’ standing for reliability, long-range economy, good taste, 
personal interest, and efficient satisfactory handling of all types 
of landscape improvement. 
We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your friends. 
