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and abrupt to be tolerated, except in certain places, such as the 

 kitchen-garden and the formal flower-garden. The walks 

 should be so contrived as to lead through the most attractive 

 parts in gentle curves, from shady glades to open eminences 

 whence the view is uninterrupted, or only broken by some 

 object that adds an additional charm to it. As much comfort 

 and enjoyment depend upon the state of the walks, no pains 

 or expense should be spared in their formation. A solid foun- 

 dation in the first place will save much time and money ill 



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keeping a good surface, and attention to efficient drainage will 

 prevent those in the lower parts from becoming water-channels. 

 To a certain extent the width of the roadways and walks should 

 be governed by the extent of space at command. Very narrow 

 walks are inconvenient, and the cause of supplementary ones 

 being trodden out on the turf on either side of them. But the 

 approachesrti^a cavern or rustic summer-house,, or other secluded 

 spots may with propriety be narrow and tortuous. - 



