222 The Care of the Lawn 



When the lawn is small in area, do not cut it up 

 into flower beds. The lawn should be the first 

 thought, for a well-kept lawn alone is a beautiful 

 thing. All flower beds should be around the 

 borders. 



Grasses 



Among the vigorous grasses which are very effective 

 when mixed with shrubbery is the arundo, or giant 

 reed. This grass should have a rich soil and 

 should be kept moist. It should be protected dur- 

 ing the severe weather in the winter. 



Hardy, tall-growing grasses with a touch of color 

 will add to the beauty of a lawn. They should be 

 massed around ugly angles and at the harsh lines 

 of a building. The tall reed grass mixed with hairy 

 sumac affords a pleasing contrast to the vivid 

 green of the lawn grass, while the red berries of the 

 barberry will lend a bit of cheer during the months 

 when flowers and shrubbery are scarce. 



Love grass will thrive in ordinary garden soil and 

 requires little attention. It grows to a height of a 

 couple of feet and is very pretty for indoor decora- 



