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of sand sliould be laid on, in the manner above di- 

 rected ; laying a single inch of rich mould above it, 

 in which to bed the turfs. These should be chosen 

 of the very finest that can be got on a common, or 

 old poor pasture. They should be cut b}'' the line, 

 very exactly of a size and thickness, and should be 

 as exactly laid down, that they may join quite close, 

 and that the surface may be smooth, firm, and uni- 

 form, when well beat and rolled ; which it ought to 

 be repeatedly in the time of showers, and should be 

 well watered in dry weather, till it take on a growth, 

 and the joints grow perfectly close. 



Towards the latter end of summer, it may be 

 mown ; which may be repeated occasionally, if the 

 weather be moist ; but avoid cutting it in dry wea- 

 ther, as the edges and joints would be apt, in that 

 case, to turn brown. After the turfs have fairly 

 united, if a verge to a walk, or a walk with water 

 tables, the edges may be pared and dressed with the 

 spade or paring-iron ; and the whole may be kept 

 as directed for other grass. 



Of planting Edgijigs, ^c. 

 New edgings of various plants may now be made, 

 excepting those of box, which succeed best if plant- 

 ed the end of April, or in August; and old edgings 

 may be heeled or be repaired. See February on that 

 head, and April on laying box. 



OF FLOWERS. 



Of souing Flower-Seeds. 

 All kinds of hardy Gwmw/ and perninicil Aowers^ 



