Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-09-15
DELIGHTFUL RETREAT.
The Conservatory at the Pavilion an6
Its Beauty.

The Conservatory at the Pavilion and
Its Beauty.
During all the fair when there was
most hustle and noise, and roar of machin-
cry and clash of music, there has been one
spot that at all times has been a peaceful,
delightful, restful retreat-the garden OF
plants and semi-tropical foliage. of flower
ing shrubs, of gurgling fountains and fall
ing waters ofgrassy slopes and delicate ferns
and delicious perfumes. 1t is the exhibit
of the Bell Conservatory Company under
management of NJ J. Dillman, whose con-
duct Of that large establishment is popularly
and well known. 1t is improbable that
this creation of beautiful garden in the
Pavilion ''pays" the Conservatory Com
pany commercially; but it is public-spir-
tied concern, and contributes its effort to
make the Pavilion attractive accordingly.
Its corner" is a cool and delightful retreat;
its influence is restful; its colors and its
odors charm all to enter It, and not one
who does so retires from it with any senti-
ment other than of thankfulness that it is
provided as vivid and satisfying contrast
TO the activities and rush and rattle and
bang of the other departments. That we
have not before referred to it is not from
lack of appreciation or desire, but news
paper notoriety has not been needed for it
it attracts without word being said
In the large and massive groups resting
on the rear of the conservatory, and to
right and left of miniature lake, rockery,
waterfalls and fountain, are located more
particularly the class of plants noted for
the beauty and attractiveness of their foil
age. There may be seen the noble Abys-
sinian banana, with its gigantic leaves.
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tentious. The graceful dracena and the
popular California palm, better known to
horticulturists as prechardia flamentosa.
In this class will also be noticed pandanus
veitchii, Chamerops excelsa and Kenteg
balmoreana, mammoth and beautiful ger
aniums in numerous varieties. The single
and double hybiscus, with their magniti-
cent bloom come in for no small share OF
attention and compliment. About the
rocks, over which the spray from the foun-
tain falls like the dew, are found ferns in
great variety, now standing out boldly to
the sun, and now seemingly trying to find
seclusion in the uttermost caverns and re-
cesses. In fact one might well imagine
himself in some fairy bower, far off in the
mountains grand and wild.
On the interior of the semicircle are To-
Gated stands, on which are placed distinct
classes. First come the whole family OF
ferns, then new and rare plants OF recent
importation, of which the Conservatory
feels justly proud, being the first to bring
them to the Pacific coast. Then there is
the coleus, noted for the varied hue of its
foliage, roses, fuchsias, tuberoses. carna-
tions, all showing most beautifully grand
and to the best advantage in their perfect
bloom. The Conservatory has been doing
the present fair more inviting, ii possible,
than in former years. Some large and
comfortable rocking-chairs have been
placed about the lake for the accommoda-
tioH of guests. There, amid the green foli-
age. and beneath the electric light in the
evening, and listening to the alluring
waters. visitors may easily imagine they
the fair should fail to visit this beautiful
hnral retrsat