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points, as well as to prepare a plan of the grounds, select 

 and mark out the arrangement of the trees and shrubs, 

 and other matters. Under any circumstances there 

 should be a definite plan devised for guiding operations, 

 and the arrangement from the start should be so complete 

 as not to require, in a great many years, any important 

 changes. 



The grounds of the cemetery should be divided and 

 sub-divided into sections and plats, with such aven- 

 ues and walks as may be deemed necessary. A map 

 should be kept where it can be readily inspected. 



The lots should be of various sizes, generally with those 

 of the same size together. They may vary from the size 



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of single graves to several thousand square feet each, the 

 more desirable sections usually being laid out in largest 

 lots. Dispensing with gravel or other walks throughout 

 the cemetery, having in their stead, grass walks only, ex- 

 cepting some main walks and drives, is much preferable to 

 cutting up the ground with the former. By this means 

 there is a saving of expense in first construction ; the 

 after care of the place is easier, and such a plan tends to 

 increase the garden effect. Figure 121 shows one of the 

 best plans for dividing cemetery lawns into lots and grass 

 walks. The boundaries are marked by small stone, metal, 



