8 LAWNS 



Because of the extra-trying conditions of 

 the American climate a much greater depth 

 and more thorough preparation of soil are 

 necessary. The price of a good lawn is 

 eternal vigilance and persistent cultivation 

 of the grass, so as to keep out the weeds. 

 Remember the precept of the Sunday school 

 teacher: that the best way of keeping bad 

 ideas and wicked thoughts from crowding into 

 the mind is by occupying it thoroughly with 

 good thoughts. 



THE NEWPORT FALLACY 



We are accustomed to hear much in praise 

 of the lawns of Newport, but as a matter of 

 fact they will not bear comparison for texture 

 and quality of grasses with many that are 

 found elsewhere. A very careful inspection 

 of a great many of these famed swards has 

 revealed to me thit they owe their beautiful 

 greenery just as much to the weeds that 

 occupy the ground as they do to the grasses, 

 and often indeed more so. What is accom- 

 plished is the fruit of diligent care, feeding 

 and watering, for the land is not adapted to an 

 ideal lawn. Unless you are on the same sort 



