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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 go 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 iu 
Fig. 263, PLAN OF a MAZE, 
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 ont on the turf on either side of them. But the 
approaches toa cavern or rustic summer-house, or other secluded 
spots may with propriety be narrow and tortuous. 
