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2 FARM GRASSES OF THE T7XITED STATES 



when it forms a very useful mulch. In general, how- 

 ever, it should be removed after each cutting. At the 

 end of autumn the grass should be allowed to grow 



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FIG. 44 — GREENSWARD IN PUBLIC GARDENS, BOSTON, MASS. 



(Lamson-Scribncr in Vear-book of United States Department of 



Agriculture for 1S97. ) 



taller and should be left uncut, so that it may hold the 

 snow better and thus be protecled during the winter. 

 A'iews of well-kept lawns are presented in figures 



44 and 45. 



WATERING 



Lawns, in order to be kept fresh and green, require 

 ordinarily a great deal of water. \Miile water must, 

 therefore, be used liberally, it must be applied with 

 care. Sprinkling should be done either in the early 



