Southern California; . ... lis W**^- i a^W^l^i iff u-C Wi:P;ifift. built about an immense rectangular court open to thesky and inclosing a beautiful tropical garden. The cor-ridors are open and extend all around this court, con-nected by outside stairways with lattice-work rare tropical palms grow to immense size and theair is fragrant with the perfume of the lemon California valley quail, in showy plumage and erecthelmet crest, runs about here perfectly at home, andhumming birds, with their high, fine chatter, dart fromblossom to blossom. The blithe notes of the linne
Southern California; . ... lis W**^- i a^W^l^i iff u-C Wi:P;ifift. built about an immense rectangular court open to thesky and inclosing a beautiful tropical garden. The cor-ridors are open and extend all around this court, con-nected by outside stairways with lattice-work rare tropical palms grow to immense size and theair is fragrant with the perfume of the lemon California valley quail, in showy plumage and erecthelmet crest, runs about here perfectly at home, andhumming birds, with their high, fine chatter, dart fromblossom to blossom. The blithe notes of the linnet andthe sweet pipe of the song sparrow is ever in the air andeverything about the court bespeaks rest and peace. The interior furnishings are luxurious. From theoffice extends a succession of reception rooms, a ladiesbilliard room, writing room, and parlors, with theimmense pavilion for entertainments upon the south-western corner. From the cosy breakfast room a charm-ing view of the sea is presented, with the garden ofpalms and flowers in the foreground and be
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