212 FAR3I GRASSES OF THE UXITED 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 — GREENSW.4KD IN Pt^LIC GARDENS, BOSTON, MASS. 

 (Lamson-Scribnerin Year-book of Vnited States Department of 



Agriculture for 1.S97. ) 



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

 snow better and thus be protected during the winter. 



\'iews of Vv'ell-kept lawns are presented in figures 

 44 and 45. 



WATER I^-CT 



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

 ordinarih- 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 



