24 LAWNS 



1. Ploughing, following the first plough 

 with the subsoiler in the same furrow, if the 

 subsoil is hardpan. 



2. Harrowing, using a disc harrow to cut 

 the clods and finishing with a fine toothed or 

 smoothing harrow. 



3. Clearing and cleaning, removing any 

 large stones and roots of trees that have been 

 left in the ground. 



4. Seeding, using two bushels to the acre. 



5. Light harrowing to cover the seed about 

 one half inch. 



6. Seeding again at two bushels to the 

 acre, travelling at right angles to the first 

 seeding. 



7. Light harrowing to one half inch depth. 



8. Rolling with not less than three hundred 

 pounds' pressure. 



After the ploughing, and before any other 

 operation is begun, is the right time to mark 

 the courses for roads and paths which can be 

 laid off on the ground by means of stakes, and 

 excavated. The advantage of attending to 

 that detail at this time is this: the soil can 

 be easily taken up, as it is loose and does not 

 have to be broken apart, and it will be avail- 

 able for filling in any hollows or particularly 



