The Wasp — 1895 — page 980: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **not a cartoon or satirical content**—it's promotional material for **Del Monte, a California resort**, presented as a travel advertisement. The page shows multiple photographs of the resort's grounds, featuring Victorian mansions, manicured landscapes, gardens with arbors, waterfront views, and social gatherings. The text describes Del Monte as "America's famous summer and winter resort" and emphasizes its elegant amenities, natural beauty, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The quoted lines about "a leaf never dies in the still blooming bowers" suggest marketing copy emphasizing perpetual, lush environments. This represents how *The Wasp* (a satirical publication) supplemented editorial content with paid advertising to sustain operations—a common practice for 19th-century magazines.