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GARDEN DESIGN 



may be used where paths divide, a triple arch 

 sometimes being very effective. But arches are 

 difficult to introduce successfully. (Diagrams 37, 



38, 39, 40.) 



Two reasons may be given for curved paths 

 requiring less width than straight ones : they 

 are in the less used parts of the garden, and no 

 great length is seen at a stretch. Their lines 



DIAGRAM 37. DIAGRAM 38. DIAGRAM 39. DIAGRAM 40. 



should be very simple, and not more than one 

 bend should be visible at a time, and the curves 

 should all appear to be necessary. Over sloping 

 or undulating ground there is no difficulty in 

 presenting a reason, but in a flat garden modelling 

 and planting may have to be done. The Royal 

 Parks present many excellent examples of such 

 " landscape gardening." The directions of the 

 curves should be governed to some extent by the 

 distant views. As one turns a corner it is pleasant 

 to be brought face to face with a prospect of far 

 hills, a peep of the town, or a fine tree in the home 

 park. 



Sinuous paths should connect at right angles, 



