Arrangement of a Pleasure Garden 



having all straight walks, for in the latter case there is the 

 internal evidence of method ; but in the other a vain and 

 presumptuous imitation of the artistic, and failure to secure 

 it, are seen. Two other illustrations are shown which will 

 explain on sight how much better it is to have a few curves 

 in place of so many angles. (See Figs. 30, 31.) 



The width of the walks and their position in the ground 

 must be governed solely by the prevailing circumstances. 



Broad walks in a small garden are entirely out of place ; 

 for they betoken a wanton waste of space, while narrow 

 walks are not suitable to a large garden. When less than 

 four feet wide paths seldom look well, so that I would 

 advise that in the large majority of cases this be regarded 

 as the minimum. As to the material of which they are 

 composed, gravel is generally in favour, but if stern utility 

 is to be considered, asphalt or cement will be used, such 



