. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 168 The American Florist. Aug. 17, crops. This place is also noted for its grand stables, considered by many the Hnest in the West. A halt-mile race track a short distance away near the public road, has become a landmark with its solid hedges of Spirea Van Houttei and Lonicera Tatarica. About 2 miles from town is "Cylon Court," the summer home of J. J. Mitchell, with A. J. Smith in charge of the pretentious grounds and range of glass. Splendid landscape effects are obtained with well kept lawn and drivew
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 168 The American Florist. Aug. 17, crops. This place is also noted for its grand stables, considered by many the Hnest in the West. A halt-mile race track a short distance away near the public road, has become a landmark with its solid hedges of Spirea Van Houttei and Lonicera Tatarica. About 2 miles from town is "Cylon Court," the summer home of J. J. Mitchell, with A. J. Smith in charge of the pretentious grounds and range of glass. Splendid landscape effects are obtained with well kept lawn and driveways. Ornamental gardening is also followed to a certain extent. A very large perennial garden as well as lily ponds and a rose garden are fea- tures. Also we find large specimens of palms, ferns and other tropical and subtropical plants that serve for out- of-door decoration and give harmony to the Oriental style of architecture of residence. About 20,000 feet of glass produce cut flowers, vegetables and fruit the year round. A grand col- lection of crotons and other stove plants in prime condition is to be noted. It is to be regretted that the Harry Selfridge place is not kept going as in years gone by. Here was a little paradise, the untiring labors of Charles Gebhart making these grounds most beautiful to behold, but since Mr. Self- ridge's departure for London no at- tempt is made to keep up the estate. The splendid orchid collections were presented to Lincoln Park in Chicago about 4 years ago. A year earlier a gardeners' association was organized for the purpose of fostering all branches of horticulture, resulting in friendly competition. Fortunate in- deed was this association to have the good will of the gardeners' respective employers, for through the efforts of C. L. Hutchinson a commodious hor- ticultural hall has been erected where from time to time exhibitions are held and the public is invited free of charge to enjoy the displays. A. M. Mystery of Temperature Regru
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