212 FARM GRASSES OF THE UNITED 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 
FIG. 44——-GREENSWARD IN PUBLIC GARDENS, BOSTON, MASS. 
(Lamson-Scribner in Year-book of United States Department of 
Agriculture for 1897.) 
taller and should be left uncut, so that 1t may hold the 
snow better and thus be protected during the winter. 
Views 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. While water must, 
therefore, be used liberally, it must be applied with 
care. Sprinkling should be done either in the early 
