Immediately about the railroad stations on all the Scandinavian railroads there are fine gardens, often ornamented with fountains, bird-houses, blooming flowers, and miniature cascades.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
The visitor to the Academy of Arts at St. Petersburg will not fail to regard with interest a fine original portrait of the Empress, representing a woman of commanding presence, with a large handsome figure, big gray eyes, and blooming complexion.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
The girl who was fresh and blooming, and had a frank and intelligent countenance, now also rose and took the young man by the arm.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse