WALKS, DRIVES AND ENTRANCES 



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Fig. 22. — Plan showing two entrances close to party line fences 



front property line to the residence. Such an arrangement is more 

 pleasing than a straight walk down the center. It gives the ap- 

 pearance of the lawn expanse and apparently greater breadth. 



When placing the entrance at the side (Fig. 22) a sufficient space 

 should be left between the walk and the party line for some orna- 

 mental planting. 



When it is desirable to have two entrances (Fig. 23), one may 

 be for pedestrians and the other for vehicles. 



It is well to have the service walk (Figs. 24 and 24A) somewhat 

 removed from the front of the house if possible. The main walk 

 leading to the front of the house should be dominant, the service 

 walk narrower. 



Where the length of the walk is sufficient it is advisable to have 

 greater variety and beauty by having a reverse curve (Fig. 25), but 

 this is only permissible where the distance is at least fifty feet. 



Corner properties (Figs. 26 and 26A) may be entered from the 

 corner, but such entrances are rather difficult to arrange in a satis- 



