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branches* and leaves discharging on the 
pedestrians the remains of a recent shower* 
would likewise be avoided by broader walks. 
The laying out of pleasure grounds em¬ 
braces a wide field; and when they are 
extensive they require the eye of a painter* 
as well as the taste and skill of a landscape 
gardener. Even in small places* so much 
depends on situation (particularly as regards 
the house* and whether there may or may 
not be any distant prospects); on the taste of 
the occupier; and on the expense to be 
incurred* not only in laying out and planting* 
but in after keeping* that few directions can 
be given that would be generally applicable. 
It may* however* be observed that in all 
places whether large or small* the walks 
should be so contrived* that no person pass¬ 
ing along one* should see the persons walking 
on another. Indeed* if more than one walk 
be ever seen at a time* it gives an idea of 
want of space and confinement; and this idea 
is one which the landscape gardener always 
endeavours as much as possible to avoid. 
For the same reason the boundary fence 
should never be seen* if it can possibly be 
