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Then there are rose-beds—nothing but roses—on either side of
the box tunnel at the upper end of the garden. In the center of
each group of beds is a carved Italian column, and, too, there are
eight large marble vases sentineling the upper tier of terraces and
adding dignity to the whole. One goes down into the garden be¬
tween walls of box and with parterres of flowers circling around
on either side; past a sun-dial, on one of the landings; until, at the
very end, the speaker’s desk is represented by a lovely marble stand
filled with gay, growing flowers.
The unusual layout of the Montpelier garden, the evergreens,
the garden ornaments, and the beauty of the surrounding hills
make it a place to rejoice in at all seasons and at all hours.
With the snow everywhere, it is indeed as lovely as when the
blossoms are most luxuriant.
HILDRETH DUNN SCOTT.
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