Florida, its history and its romance; . nd flowers of practically all semi-tropical varieties. Here the camellia flourishes in all its beauty,producing waxen flowers of various hues. At Christmas time violets and pansies begin to March the ever-plentiful and luxuriant calla lily bursts forth in its chaste beauty. Geraniumsare in flower at all times, and during the greater part of the year roses of many varieties beautify thesurroundings. The style of architecture among the residences is varied. Among the stately mansions may befound artistic bungalows and cozy cottages, each viein
Florida, its history and its romance; . nd flowers of practically all semi-tropical varieties. Here the camellia flourishes in all its beauty,producing waxen flowers of various hues. At Christmas time violets and pansies begin to March the ever-plentiful and luxuriant calla lily bursts forth in its chaste beauty. Geraniumsare in flower at all times, and during the greater part of the year roses of many varieties beautify thesurroundings. The style of architecture among the residences is varied. Among the stately mansions may befound artistic bungalows and cozy cottages, each vieing with the other in attractiveness. The uniqueCalifornia bungalow, so often spoken of, is quite popular in the newer and suburban sections. Apleasing feature in the construction of these is the use of hard cobble stones for pillars, foundationsand chimneys. These stones are very plentiful in and about the American River bed some ten milesfrom Sacramento. Along the banks of this historic river, in the vicinity of Fair Oaks, are the most. RESIDENCE OF MRS. H. I. SEYMOUR beautiful orange, lemon and olive groves in the world. It is here where some of the prettiestsuburban homes are found, homes that Easterners have often dreamed of and here have foundtheir dreams come true. While bungalows are quaint and pretty, yet many prefer the full two and three story would but have to take an automobile trip around the state capitol, then out into the suburbsto obtain an idea as to the many nice homes. A student of architecture could learn much, and couldobtain many new ideas from these typical California homes. Brick is used but sparingly, owing tothe mildness of the climate. It has often been said that Sacramento is a city of homes. To the writers knowledge, par-ties from the East, and even from our western metropolis, San Francisco, whose destiny, like ourown, could not be brighter, have commented on the prettiness of the Sacramento homes. Thesefavorable comments are but nat
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