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advantage to give a good rolling after rain, which will preserve a 

 compact smooth surface. 



Grass Walks and Laivns. 



Grass walks and lawns may yet be laid, in the middle and eastern 

 .states, if done in the beginning of this month ; but if delayed till 

 the weather becomes dry, it will scorch the turf and render the 

 surface disagreeable. For the method of laying and making them, 

 see page 296. 



The Grass-walks and lawns should be well rolled, in the early 

 part of the month ; and afterwards, as the grass advances in growth, 

 it should be mowed as often us the scythe can lay hold of it, for 

 this is a season in which most people delight to walk out ; conse- 

 quently the walks ought to be kept in good order. Besides, were 

 this neglected in spring, the grass would become coarse and rank, 

 and be some time, before it could be restored to its proper texture. 



Always mow this short grass when wet, either by dew or rain, 

 otherwise, it will be impossible to cut it close or even. For the ge- 

 neral care of grass-walks and lawns, see page 70. 



The edges of all your lawns and grass-walks should now be neatly 

 cut, with an edging-iron, if omitted in last month ; but this should 

 be particularly done to those edgings next gravel walks, always be- 

 fore the gravel is turned or newly laid on, and afterwards occasion- 

 ally. 



Sticking and Trimming Flow cr -plants. 



Examine all the beds and borders, and place -convenient sticks to 

 such advancing plants, as require support ; tying them neatly 

 thereto, which should be repeated, occasionally, as they progress in 

 growth. Let them be made or cut, in proportion to the usual height 

 of each respective kind, for it is aukward to see a tall stick set for 

 the support of a plant of humble growth. 



Weeds. 



Weeds of every kind, both from roots and seeds, will now make 

 rapid progress : particular care must be taken to keep the beds and 

 borders free from them, as on this, in a great measure, depend* 

 much of your success, and the beauty of your improvements. 



THE GREEN-HOUSE. 



Gi-viiig Air to the Plants. 



MANY of the Green-house plants will now begin to shoot freely ; 

 therefore, it will be necessary to give as much air as possible, con- 

 sistent with their safety. Open the windows every morning when 



