

again by the lath screens which protect the beds from 

 oeing wind-whipped. 



If the seed is spring- sown, about 



eighteen days after seeding the moss should "be lifted in 

 soots to observe how germination ie progressing. In cusa 

 o~" fall sowing, such a scrutini gabion should take place 

 shortly after growth starts, when the testa splits and 

 the plumule begins to protrude, th* lath screens should 

 be erected. This lathing gives half shade, and is con- 

 structed after the fashion of the old picket fencer, the 

 individual members Joined ty three wire strands, the 

 interval between units being equal to one lath width. . 

 flnall rails are oet up on pickets T&ordering the edge of 

 tiie tod in such a manner that the scroens may be rolled 

 out at will. The cover is removed "by hand as soon as 

 the seedlings have taken root and begin to raise the moss. 

 Care must be exero.iae^ not to leave the covering co long, 

 as ths young plants may be broken in itti ronoval, if tlio seed 

 eap penetrates the moee. After the removal of the germination 

 blanket, the ecroane should be rolled ovi.r the beds at once. 



In the early summer, periods of heat 



are often broken by heavy thunder f- terras and wind. The 

 dashing of the rain on the beds during the first month 

 after germination exacts a heavy toll unong the young 

 Medllngs unless they are protected. Heavy canvas rolls 



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