22 HOW TO PLAN THE HOME GROUNDS 



directness. There is always a particular curve that suits 

 a road in a special region of the grounds both for beauty 

 and simple directness, and there is a special width needed 

 for the road that is at once convenient and looks in due 

 proportion to the general appearance of the place. 



By commencing at the entrance, and marking out a 

 way to the front door, we will discover some of the lim- 

 itations that will control the course of the roads and 

 paths. The entrance will have its relations to the high- 

 way or nearest railroad station, and its position will be 

 largely determined by the nature of the ground, whether 



DOUBLE ENTRANCE, WITH ANTE-PARK 



hilly or otherwise, on the boundary of the property. It 

 is usually better to enter a place on one corner or the 

 other, and reach the house by easy and slightly winding 

 curves, or almost straight lines (see page 21). 



When one assumes this attitude of mind toward all 

 landscape problems, it is wonderful how many ways will 

 present themselves for accomplishing a desired result, 

 and how beautiful and simple and convenient will be the 

 plan finally adopted if we will yield ourselves to the un- 

 divided teachings and suggestions of the environment 

 itself. 



To enter the place agreeably and safely, and prevent 



