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one can produce a very unifying effect. There are various patterns 

 that can be followed in laying the brick and that are adapted to 

 various widths and locations. (Figs. 36, 37, and 38.) 



Flagstone. While not very commonly seen, the flagstone walk 

 is possibly the most durable of all kinds. The stones may be either 

 cemented together (Figs. 33 and 35) or just laid in the turf like step- 

 ping-stones (Fig. 34). 



FiELDSTONE OR COBBLESTONES can also be used as a walk either 

 sunk in the turf or laid in mortar; but this is not as a rule a comfortable 

 walk unless unusual care has been taken in its construction. (Fig. 35.) 



CONSTRUCTION OP WALKS 



The first essential in a garden path or walk is that it be firm and 

 durable. Main walks should not be less than four feet wide. 



Cement walks. Fig. 32A shows a cross section of a cement 

 walk which is practical and durable. If built on a gravel or sandy soil 

 it probably will not need a foundation of cinders as illustrated, but 

 on heavy soils this is quite necessary. Three to four inches of concrete 

 is laid on the cinders and a one-inch finish coat of cement. Expansion 



Fig. 31.— Neighbors on adjoining properties can often save space and expense and secure 

 greater convenience than either could enjoy alone by cooperating on a party drive, turn- 

 around and, perhaps, a garage 



