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much careful and continual culture, with our present 

 quality of seed, as to keep a flower-bed in order ; but it is a 

 fact. And why should we not consider the well-being of 

 each spear of grass as important as that of each coleus or 

 geranium in the flower-bed. The spear of grass is actually 

 the most important factor in the enjoyment of the home 

 grounds. 



Viewing the matter in this light, we should not hesitate 

 to weed the lawn all summer if necessary, to water it daily 

 in dry weather, and yearly renew bare spots with better 

 soil, to cover it with seed again, and fertilize the entire 

 surface with frequent applications of manure, and in addi- 

 tion to roll it from time to time when the ground is soft. In 

 the course of years, however, the good results of such work 

 must tell, and the necessity for it become much diminished ; 

 but vigilance and intelligent culture will be always and con- 

 tinually required under the most favorable circumstances. 



