498 GRASSES OP IOWA. 



A lawn of limited extent planted in this way at Washington, 

 D. C, early in September was fairly well covered with grass 

 by December 1st. " If the season is a favorable one, this turf 

 will be an even one the second season. The dry midsummer 

 weather will materially check its development. The weeds 

 should be kept down, preferably by mowing them. 



