SOUTHERN LAWNS 177 



ously than usual, and all of us who make lawns know that this 

 is an endless battle. 



Where it is not possible to secure the Bermuda roots for Sum- 

 mer growth, plant the seed. Many use the Bermuda roots in 

 Spring and disc-harrow in the Fall and plant the Georgia Bur 

 Clover, Medicago arabica^ declaring that one planting of this makes 

 either pasture or lawn for a lifetime. For large areas, for parks 

 and much-used lawns, these two grasses are unequaled. For 

 the smaller places the Rye grasses and Clover for Winter and the 

 Bermuda grass for the Summer will give best results. 



Farther South, in Charleston and Savannah, and on the warm, 

 sandy coastlands, St. Augustine Grass, Stenotaphrum dimitiatum^ 

 is much used. This is grown from cuttings set in Summer, one 

 foot apart; every joint takes root and becomes a new center. 

 It makes a dense, carpet-like growth and is almost evergreen. 

 It is often planted inland but seems to need the tang of the salt 

 air for best results. 



An attested mixture of evergreen lawn grass (recleaned, seed) 

 that has been used this Winter with excellent results and is now 

 making a strong Spring growth that bids fair to hold out through 

 the Summer, is composed of the following six grasses: Kentucky 

 Blue {Poa pratensis), good for the higher sections of the South; 

 Red Top {Agrostis vulgaris)^ good for filling in with the Blue Grass; 

 English Rye {Lolium perenne); Italian Rye {Lolium italicum); 

 Bermuda {Capriola dactylon)^ and White Clover {Trifoliujn repens). 

 This may be planted in either Fall or Spring with good results 

 and if the soil is properly prepared, if the lawn is kept well rolled 

 and carefully cut — not only will it be in good condition for the 

 Winter but throughout all the year. 



My favorite lawn is that first mentioned: Bermuda Grass 

 for the Summer, Italian Rye for Winter, and White Clover for 

 the shady spots and for Spring and Fall. There is absolute 

 necessity for close cutting at all seasons if you would have a good 

 lawn. Not only must this be done but eternal warfare must be 

 waged on the weeds. 



My ambition for the South is not only a garden for every 

 home, but a lawn as well. 



