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winter, as is also a neighboring American Pillar rose with its red
hips on an ancient cedar tree.
That part of the terrace bank lying under the hemlocks is
covered with periwinkle, both giant and small. Through this, stone
steps go down to the level of the pool. And in the pool, grow pink
and white nymphaeas and a few aquatics especially placed there for
the goldfish. Around the edges of the pool are several clumps
of iris.
In bringing to life this old garden, and keeping it simple and
unpretentious, an eftort has been made to regain its old-time air
of restfulness, livableness and charm; to make it possible for it to
become more and more beautiful as time goes on.
J. T. BURWELL.
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