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into the level sward, harmonizes with the strong angular 

 features that exist in the surroundings — which Jire, it 

 may be said, too strong to be overcome in effect, by ordi- 

 nary natural arrangements. In this way is found a 

 pleasing kind of ornamentation for the place, Avliich it 

 would be hard to equal by any other means. It should 

 be observed in this case, that the walks are not so prom- 

 inent or so close together, but that they convey the 

 idea of subordination to buildings, trees, grass, and 



Fig. 28. — WALKS USED POR EMBELLISH! 



streets, hence their fitness is easily accounted for. Were 

 the square plats between walks filled with flowers or 

 numerous vases, etc., instead of, as at present, mostly 

 plain grass, the present fine effect would be largely lacking. 



Where the lawn throughout the grounds is kept closely 

 mowed, so that walking is always comfortable, except in 

 wet weather or during a heavy dew, there is little call for 

 walks besides those leading to and between chief points 

 of interest. Shady grass walks kept well mown, with 

 masses of shrubs and flowers at the sides, are really as 

 pleasurable parts of a garden as can well be provided. 



Sometimes one or more straight walks, or avenues, are 

 in place in gardens or i)arks, as for instance along the 



