How many of these homes have been erected it is, of course, impossible to say; the number certainly runs into the thousands.
It was one of the most constructive and far-reaching pieces of work that Bok did during his editorial career--a fact now recognized by all architects.

Shortly before Stanford White passed away, he wrote: "I firmly believe that Edward Bok has more completely influenced American domestic architecture for the better than any man in this generation.
When he began, I was short-sighted enough to discourage him, and refused to co-operate with him.

If Bok came to me now, I would not only make plans for him, but I would waive any fee for them in retribution for my early mistake." Bok then turned to the subject of the garden for the small house, and the development of the grounds around the homes which he had been instrumental in putting on the earth.

He encountered no opposition here.

The publication of small gardens for small houses finally ran into hundreds of pages, the magazine supplying planting plans and full directions as to when and how to plant--this time without cost.
Next the editor decided to see what he could do for the better and simpler furnishing of the small American home.