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the surface in spring, or dressings of stable manure late in 

 fall, will be needed. Blood and bone, fish guano, bone dust, 

 and nitrate of soda are among the best for this purpose, 

 and should be applied in spring after the lawns have been 

 swept clean of leaves and other matter. If after an un- 





FIG. 60. LAWN FORMING A SHALLOW DELL. 



usually severe winter bare spots should be found on the 

 lawn, sodding or sowing to cover up these defects should 

 be done as early as the weather permits. 



To a great extent the character and beauty of a garden 

 depend on the lawn. A level lawn gives an impression of 



FIG. 61. UNDULATED LAWN. 



peace and quiet ; an undulating one wears an expression of 

 cheerfulness. Gardens with well trimmed, close and velvety 

 lawns are beautiful and attractive, but, nevertheless, they 



