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feet will be none too great a width. The walks and 

 drives, however, ought not to be wider than are absolutely 

 needed, for the wider they are the more they detract from 

 the ornamental features of the place and the greater will 

 be the cost of construction and maintenance. 



The Turn-around 



Where the butcher, the baker, grocer, etc., visits the house 

 frequently or where one drives in and out frequently the 

 turn-around should be provided. The center of this turn- 

 around may be decorated by a single large tree, by a group 

 of shrubs, the taller planted in the middle, or by herbaceous, 

 or even annual bedding plants. Small evergreens are not 

 very satisfactory in such places as they are likely to be injured 

 in the winter when frozen, by teams, dogs or other animals 

 running against them, or by the burning sun in summer if 

 planted on the south side. 



Obtaining the Curves 



Too much care cannot be exercised in laying out and 

 forming the curves of walks and drives, for when completed 

 with a proper foundation it is difficult to make a change 

 of location or direction except at large expense. 



Most inexperienced persons find some difficulty in obtain- 

 ing graceful and proper curves, but to the professional 

 landscape-gardener it is a simple matter. 



The point of start and termination must be decided upon 

 and also the prcminent features that may be brought to 

 view along its course. The walk should be made to pass if 

 possible where pleasing features will be seen, and not where 

 those of an unpleasant character will be brought to view. 



Many means are employed to obtain the desired curve. 

 If an engineer is employed, this is quickly and very accu- 



