THE FARMSTEAD BEAUTIFUL 



manure. If the grass seed fails to come in 

 perfectly or if spots are winter-killed, do not 

 plow again. Scratch in new seed with a 

 rake and cover with a thin layer of very 

 rich loam. To make a good sod takes time ; 

 do not be impatient if growth seems slow. 

 Top-dress, irrigate, pull the weeds, mow. 

 The desired result will appear in time, 

 richly repaying all your efforts. 



Terraces, banks, borders or flower-ribbons 

 will set off and grace the lawn on all its 

 sides, save perhaps the front. If the slope 

 suffices, two or three narrow terraces rising 

 one behind another aflame with flowers may 

 front the house, separating it from the lawn. 

 Largish flowers or even shrubs might fill 

 the highest terrace next the house. By this 

 device a terrace-like effect can be had with 

 minimum slant. In winter these beds may 

 be covered with strips and figures of stone 

 chips in various colors so as to be very grace- 

 ful. I have seen this device carried out in 

 palace courtyards in Europe with striking 

 success. 



Any hedgerow or shrub row should be 



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