Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937, Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966 · New York : The Century Co. · leaf 178
ateau is enclosed in ilexes,and in its centre is one of the most beautiful fountainsin Italy — a large basin surrounded by a richly sculp-tured balustrade. The plan of this fountain is an inter-esting example of the variety which the Italian garden-architects gave to the outline of their basins.… … VILLAS NEAR ROME famous than the foregoing, but even more full of aromantic charm. One is the Villa Muti, a mile or twobeyond the town, on the way to Grotta Ferrata. Fromthe gate three ancient ilex avenues lead to the villa, thecentral one being on the axis of the lowest garden. Theground rises…
