J60 FLOWER GARDEN GRASS PLATS, &c. [MARCH. 



by the sun and wind in time of planting. Make the 

 holes intended for their reception round, capacious, 

 and deep enough to hold their roots, without confining 

 them in the least, & and loosen the bottom well, put- 

 ting new and fresh soil under their roots, breaking 

 and pulverizing it during the operation, and frequent- 

 ly shaking the plant as you progress in filling up. 

 When done, make all firm with the foot, leaving 

 a circular cavity to hold the water they will re- 

 quire during dry weather. Give rods, and tie with 

 bands all that need that support before they are left, 

 lest they should be neglected. Cut off any of the 

 bruised roots or irregular growths of the branches. 



GRASS PLATS AND WALKS. 



Rake and sweep off from these all litter and worm 

 cast earth, and give an occasional rolling to settle the 

 ground, and render the surface smooth, where the 

 scythe is to be used. The grass will likewise grow 

 better by rolling it where the frost has partially 

 thrown it out, and add greatly to the beauty of the 

 whole. Cut the edgings with an edging iron or spade, 

 so that the whole will have a finished appearance. If 

 any new turf is required to be laid down, this is a very 

 good time to do it, before vegetation is strong ; as the 

 turf that is now laid will have taken root before the 

 dry season commences. Where a great extent is to 

 be done, sowing might be adopted; but it will not have 

 the effect of turf under three years, and during that 

 time must be carefully cut, after the firt season, every 



