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surface, as shown in Figs. 15 and 16, gives the impression of 

 greater extent. The last figure illustrates a steeper grade 



FIG. 15. Grading to Curved Surface, 



than is shown by Fig. 13, but even with the same grade or 

 slope a much more pleasing effect is produced and the ground 



FIG. 1 6. Grading to Curved Surface. 



made much more susceptible to beautiful decoration. 



Figs. 1 6 and 17 still further illustrate the receding and 



FIG. 1 7. Grading to Curved Surface. 



rounded outlines desirable even if the grade be very great. 

 In Fig. 17 greater variety of surface is produced, affording 

 the appearance of much greater extent. 



