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THE COMPLETE HOME LANDSCAPE 



Fig. 17.— A formal entrance to an estate in which imposing pillars, sections of curved 



fence or wall and a lodge contribute to the effect. The setting in of the gateway makes 



the entrance safer than if it were flush with the roadway 



germination. It is best to water slowly, with a fine spray and for a 

 long time so that the soil is moistened to a depth of five or six inches. 

 A top dressing of really old, well rotted cow manure is very beneficial 

 in keeping the surface moist; it prevents "baking" besides adding 

 nourishment. 



LAWN GRASS SEED 



After considerable experimental work it has been proved con- 

 clusively that Kentucky Blue Grass is the best turf forming grass for 

 wear and general use. This, however, takes some time to become 

 firmly established (until the second season) and therefore a mixture 

 containing quicker growing kinds of grass seed is advised. While 

 there are numerous mixtures offered, the bulk of every one should be 

 Kentucky Blue Grass, and the following has been used with good 

 success: 



Kentucky Blue Grass 5 parts by weight 



Recleaned Red-Top 2 parts by weight 



Rhode Island Bent 2 parts by weight 



To this mixture can be added some White Clover, and sometimes 



