The herald., 1897-01-10

iIiOuutbln AIQ NdAicy, WuulliS sIISdHlS,
groves, cities, farms-even che ocean and
the island of Catalina In one of its
many valleys is a greenhouse and ex-
tensive propagating gardens of flowers,
with acres of chrysanthemums, roses and
other floral beauties to be transplanted
to other parks. The hills are being set
out to groves of the various species of
eucalypti. Cypress, pines and other trees
that will thrive on such heights without
irrigation.
Westlal0e Is now the most popular Of
the city's beauty spots. 1t Is about
thirty-five acres in area, and includes in
its boundary a large lake upon which
various kinds Of boats are mace TO dis
port. The park is highly improved, and
is a model of landscape art 1t lies bs-
tween Seventh and Sixth streets. and
is accessible by two lines of electric
railway An excellent brass band gives
Sunday concerts on the grounds to the
enjoyment of thousands OF citizens and
strangers. The study of the different
varieties of trees and flowers within this
park is alone great attraction.
Eastlake park 1t at the eastern end OF
the city on the San Gabriel wagon road.
and accessible by an electric street rail-
way, s as beautiful as IT'S rival of the
west side. 1t contain rs acres, all
improved to the highest grade OF devel-
opmefit, and a large lake. band stand
is being erected upon the surface of this
sheet of water, and from it will be dis
coursed sweet music every Sunday af-
ternoon The large and velvety lawns
of this park are its special attraction,
but it has picturesque bridges, musical
water falls, ponds of lily and lotus and
secluded arbors and pretty avenues
In Boyle Heights, a short walk from
the line of the electric railway, is Hoi-
leEbeck park, several acres In extent,
,;,,v 1al
grounds were given to the city by two
public spirited citizens, ard are being
transformed into a charming place Of
resort
Central park, formerly known as Sixth
Street park, is a large square bounded
by Hill, Sixth, Olive and Fifth streets.
and Is in a high state of development, :,
with full grown trees. beautiful beds of
flowers, shady seats. winding walks an L
a band stand. 1t is usually throngad
with people, it being within walking dis
tance Of most hotels and lodging houses,
Echo park is one of the prettiest and
less known spots in the city. owing
probably to the fact that It is not easily
accessible by street car. One can drive
or wheel thither with ease, and will feel
repaid by the visit. for it contains a
.laks, flower gardens and well designed
promenades. I can be reached by driv-
ing from Temple street or Bellevue ave-
nue. and can be visited by those driving
to Elysian park.
Plaza-Ths little circular gem in q
rude setting is the geographical center
Of the city, though Chinatown is ON one
side of it and out-of-date houses flank
it's other sides. This is the old Spanish
plaza, the Ike Of which is found in every
Mexican town. Despite its prosaic sur
roundngs the city maintains this pretty
garden with great care.
Prospect-This is a, park that COM
parabively few citizens of Los Angeles
know anything about. 1t is shaped like
a heart, contains an area about equal
to an ordinary city square, and its trees
and flowers are beautiful. The park is
kept in perfect order, contains many
comfortable settees, and is freQuenta1
almost solely by the people living in the
immediate neighborhood. 1t surmounts