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AGRICULTURE FOR COMMON SCHOOLS 



even surface when the land settles. Mix two bushels of blue 

 grass seed and one bushel of red top together and sow at the 

 rate of three to four bushels per acre. Sow by hand and rake 

 in with a rake. Mow early and often, at least once a week. 

 Top-dress late in fall with good well-rotted manure, or com- 

 mercial fertilizers." 



When the lawn has been started attention can be given to 



AN ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY RESIDENCE 



Many homes could be made attractive by the planting of flowers, 

 shrubs, and trees 



the laying out of the grounds. Walks and driveways should 

 be first laid out. For small yards there should be no drive- 

 way, unless absolutely necessary. Better to be slightly incon- 

 venienced than to have a driveway used only seldom. There 

 should be as few walks as possible and they should not have 

 needless curves in them. If fences are necessary they should 

 be inconspicuous. 



When planning for the planting of the trees and shrubbery, 



