CONSTRUCTION OF WALKS AND DRIVES 



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Fig. 53. — Stepping stone walk; the stones, gathered from local sources, are laid twenty 

 inches apart, center to center. — See page 54 



terrace, that is, to have more turf area on the outside of the walk 

 than between the walk and the building. 



Any of the materials mentioned for walk construction are suit- 

 able for terrace walks. Something substantial looking, such as 

 the flags, or bricks, are most appropriate, and should always be laid 

 on a firm base. 



DUTCH TILE 



Dutch tile, sometimes called brick tile on account of the simi- 

 larity in texture, should be more generally used for terrace walks. 

 These should always be laid on a concrete base with mortar joints 

 not less than one-half inch wide. 



All paving material should be laid true and even, and on walks 



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Fig. 54. — Field stones laid in turf are very pleasing where a walk of some width is desired. - 



See page 54 



