LAWNS FOR SUBTROPICAL REGIONS II 7 



the sooner the ground will be carpeted. Each 

 small sod contains many joints, and from each 

 joint runners and roots will soon appear that 

 will branch in every direction, and will anchor 

 it in the ground, rooting again as they run. 



Press and well firm the sods in the ground 

 and give sufficient water to start growth. Oc- 

 casional rolling will be of advantage. Fre- 

 quent walking over it will have the sarne eiFect. 



If the tiny lilac flowers (much sought after 

 by the bees) are not desired, they can easily 

 be removed by an ordinary lawn mower. 



During the dry season water must be given 

 with a lawn sprinkler or otherwise, at inter- 

 vals as the local conditions will suggest. 



Much experimental research is now being 

 carried on by the Department of Agriculture, 

 with a view to discovering some substitute 

 grass which will be for the South what the 

 Kentucky blue grass is for the North. Among 

 subjects of recent investigation are various 

 species of clover and grasses imported from 

 Asia and Australia. It is unfortunately too 

 early at this time to state definite results con- 

 cerning these imported lawn substitutes, but 

 attention is called to them so that the inquiring 

 reader may follow up the lines of investigation. 



