New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
PROPULSION OF FLOWERS TO DELIGHT
THE ToURIsT-BENEFICIA RESULTS
FROM SOUTHERN TRAVEL

No Southern tour n complete without a few days
or weeks in the picturesque town Of Charleston,
D. c. the Nice OF America. No place in the United
states Is more rich in historic "reminiscences WITH
in the city are mansions OF colonial architecture
full Of quaint furniture paintings and memories
OF the days Of Washington and Lafayette IL Is
impossible 10 lose interest In the magnificent seen
cry with which the city and Its suburbs abound
There are no hills. and the pedestrian or wheel
man may cover miles without fatigue Whhih
twenty minutes. Sulvan's Island. are several
new forts. besides old Moutrie and these are
mounted with heavy modern guns.
During the spring months excursion boats make
daily trips to Magnolia the Ashley. one OF the
most beautiful spots the city. Describing
these gardens. we-known writer has written
Far up the Ashley. where the waters Of the At
lantic only flow and ebb languorously where either
bank Is lined for miles with the greenest marsh
grass. overhung by great moss-draped oaks. there
Is a garden spot lovely II seems to have dropped
from fairy tale. II Is like the stored gardens
with beautifully kept walks. rustic bridges over
placid waters. canopy Of silver-gray moss sus-
pended from wide-spreading oaks a carpet OF
green velvet shot with violets-and all around are
walls Of flowers Here rs a huge snowbank OF
white azaleas. and at It's edge. dripping over
against It like blood red fountain. another mass
of flowers; IT'S neighbor IN turn a shade paler and
further and further on more and more exquisite
banks Of blooms. Here and there giant camelia
5aponica tree raises its limbs covered with smooth.
oArk green leaves. ana waxHke EoWers-reu, niot-
tied and white. The eyes Allied with color and
grace. the senses caressed by the intoxicating
perfume from millions OF fragrant flower cups 1t
ts a sight worth travelling miles to see.
Charleston boasts Of a hotel Of the same name.
which has become known to southern tourists , as
one OF the finest hostlerles In the country. WITH
ats Greek portico and massive Cortnthian cournns
Il Is one of the most imposing buildings In the city
While the walls built many years ago, the
interior has been kept thoroughly modern ana up
to date Everywhere within the building are com
FORT convenience and luxury. The entire nrst
floor is given to parlors, reception rooms Once
rotunda. writing rooms cafe and dining nals On
the first and second floors there are sun pariorS'
which are always popular.
Facing so2th and west the second floor are
many rooms. sngly and in suit. with connecting
bathrooms. The bathrooms are supplied with ar
tesian water from a well 1900 feet deep, Artesian
water from 1.-The old Wentworth-st well Is also
found on the premises for drinking. and this water
II said be for dyspepsia
The chef of the Charleston Hotel was Tor seven
teen years with Delmonico and the greatest at
tention Is given to the cuisine and the service.
The markets Of the continent are WITHIN easy
reach Of Charleston. and the table Is Kept supplled
with the delcacies of the season. 49,,
hundred guests. and the hotel Is equipped ana APP
pointed up to the standard OF the most famous
winter resorts of the South.