The name is derived from the Japan tree, standing in the front ground; English name, Pawlonia. This tree, if not the most graceful in its form, is the fastest growing, most exotic looking, and the richest in its flower, of any in our latitude. It was planted in 1849, fire feet high, without a branch, and now overtops the house.

A somewhat improved version of the building executed is given in the frontispiece, and has been studied by the architect with much care. It is offered as a practicable gothic cottage, cost not to exceed the sum of four thousand dollars, substantially built with brick, and stuccoed as at New Haven. We also give here an Italian version of the Kirri Cottage, which being in the ordinary style of building, would be more readily executed than the gothic, and at less expense. The plan would be much the same in both. The lot is 53 feet upon the street) and the house retires some 20 in its porch of entry.

The grounds, in front, are filled with trees and shrubs, a catalogue of which is given,* in order that the same might be arranged upon an enlarged surface, with increased effect These trees and shrubs were had of Mr. Downing, and comprise many of those in esteem by him, as rare and beautiful. Others were from Harvey, Newark, and are all thriving in the grounds.