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The dome-like roof had also a pole
which bore a crescent, and at the
one door were blooming plants and at
the other, which was on the opposite
side, were immense palms. A billard
table inside showed what it had been
used for, and little red glass panes
in the dome gave coloring to the
white walls, gaily trimmed with many
colors. Outside it is also many
colored. The main color is white but
the porch supports are a giddy blue and
little blotches of red, yellow, etc.
are put every where to add to its
eastern effect.

It seemed a pity that no
one was there to enjoy all the
beauty and that many things were
unkept. Timothy is away, though I
don't know where.

But I have not told the
most important part yet. There are
six acres of fine cultivated
chrusanthemums all in gorgeous bloom
here, comprising over six hundred
varieties. There are acres of English
violets and large patches of fine
roses and more green house than in all
Des Moines where grow ferns all
kinds, roses, carnations and a few
other kinds of flowers.

It seems that formerly all
this was merely for the benefit of
the Hopkinses but now Tim. has not
inherited all the property and the
green houses are turned into a money
making scheme.