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When rubble is used for filling, it should be 

 built in with the mortar recommended for the 

 Macadam cubes,, using a builder's trowel, and 

 keeping the surface flat by the use of a straight- 

 edge. 



It will be seen that there is plenty of scope 

 for producing really artistic patterns in this 

 method of path-making, but a word of warning 

 must be said in regard to attempts at over- 

 elaboration, and the use of curves or intricate 

 devices for which the rectangular shape of the 

 bricks is unsuitable. 



The path illustrated in Fig. 2 may be taken 

 as a sample, and may be simplified, if desired, 

 but should not be further elaborated. 



Paths made in the way described are so 

 durable, sightly, and easily kept clean and tidy, 

 that the wonder is they have not come more 

 into use ; whilst, on the other hand, gravel, 

 which in town gardens becomes blackened with 

 soot, demands considerable labour from time to 

 time to keep it free from weeds, and it is neces- 

 sary to break it up and relay it at intervals to 

 ensure a fair surface that will not hold puddles. 



