ioo AROUND THE YEAR IN THE GARDEN 



One of the most important points in keeping the lawn 

 looking well is to cut out all weeds and wild grasses. An 

 asparagus knife makes a good implement for this purpose; 

 a regular weed knife or spud may be had at a reasonable 

 price. For the small lawn an old kitchen knife will do. But 

 cut deep, and above all never let weeds or undesirable 

 grasses go to seed. Some of the worst, such as crab grass, 

 are annuals, which can soon be bested if they are never 

 allowed to seed. 



The frequent use of a roller is one of the most effective 

 means of getting and keeping a first-class lawn. Mow 

 frequently, but not too close. Have neat, well kept edges; 

 an edger, which may be bought for fifty or seventy-five 

 cents, and a good sharp hoe are the only tools necessary. 

 In trimming edges a mistake very commonly made is to go 

 back too far into the sod, leaving a little bank of dirt several 

 inches high. This dries up very quickly and is easily broken 

 down by every wheel or shoe that touches it. Keep your 

 roads and paths as narrow as possible. They will look 

 better and will be much freer from weeds or grass. 



Propagating Cane and Bush Fruits 



The cane fruits, such as raspberries and blackberries, 

 often increase themselves both by the rooting of the tips 

 of canes where they touch the ground and by increasing 

 at the roots. Consequently in an old bed enough strong 

 young plants may be found to make a new planting in the 

 spring. Or the tips may be bent down to form new plants, 

 being held in place by pegs or stones and covered with 

 soil. Many other things, such as currants, gooseberries 

 and grapes, may be layered in much the same way. Hard- 

 wood cuttings of many of the ornamental shrubs that were 

 made last fall, and have been wintered in the cellar or out- 

 doors under a mulch, should be planted in an upright posi- 

 tion in a long, narrow trench or furrow where drainage is 

 perfect. It is a good plan to add some sand to the soil. 

 Put the heel or larger end down. Such cuttings are some- 



