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ing in this figure to the outer edge of the lot, much more 

 pleasing results would be obtamed. 



The perfectly flat surface is scarcely ever found in nature 

 except on the surface of water or boggy lowlands, and is very 



Fig. 14. — Well-graded Lawn. 



difficult to ornament. The terrace also in the middle of 

 Fig. 13 is an unnatural feature, and hard to keep in perfect 

 condition. In Fig. 14 is shown a well-graded surface with 

 flowing outline. The effect of a level or flat surface is to 

 give the impression of limited extent, while the rounded 



