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HOW TO GROW GOOD GRASSES. 



at all occupying any space ; and roadsides and waste 

 places should be freed from these pests, either as part 

 of the duties of some public servant, or else as a 

 matter of private necessity. 



As an illustration of the fecundity of thistles, we 

 append the following estimate of their seeding 

 powers : — 



SEED-DEVELOPMENT OF THISTLES. 



Farmers, however, mostly refuse an early summer 

 attack both upon thistles and nettles, quoting the 

 following rustic rhyme for their neglect : — 



If thistles be cut in April, 



They appear in a little while ; 



If in May, 



They peep out the next day ; 



If cut in June, 



They reappear veiy soon, 



If in July, 



They'll hardly die; 



If cut in August, 



Die they must. 



The truth is, that with spring-time they will bud 

 forth again, but always in a weakly condition. How- 

 ever, towards August the thistle has performed all its 



