CHAPTER II 



SOME GREEN THINGS OF THE EARTH 



nnHE chief beauty of any country place, 

 whether it be but an acre in extent or 

 a great estate, will always consist in its trees 

 and evergreens, its shrubs, hedges and lawns. 

 A country place may be entirely beautiful 

 where no jSowers are grown, if the trees and 

 shrubbery are well planted and the lawns are 

 in fine condition; but house and garden, how- 

 ever well arranged, will fail greatly in attrac- 

 tion if the setting which surrounds them is 

 unworthy. 



The making of lawns is a subject demand- 

 ing a book by itself, and excellent books have 

 been written giving all possible information 

 for those who wish to make their lawns or 

 grass paths. It is therefore my purpose to 

 give only my own experiences in keeping the 

 grass in good condition. 



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