THE LAWN 



lawn more immediately presentable. I have 

 never been able to see any great deal of differ- 

 ence in the two methods, except as to appear- 

 ance, therefore I would advise the lawn-owner to 

 try both methods and adopt the one that pleases 

 him most. If a rake is used, let it be one with 

 blunt teeth that will not tear the sward. There 

 is such a rake on the market, its teeth being made 

 of bent wire. On no account use a sharp-toothed 

 iron rake. That is sure to injure the sward. 



Be regular in your attention to the lawn. Do 

 not let the grass get so tall that the mower will 

 not do a good job in cutting it. This necessitates 

 mowing at regular intervals. If you mow only 

 once a week, I would advise the use of the rake, 

 as long grass-clippings are always unsightly be- 

 cause they remain on top of the sward, while 

 short clippings from frequent mowing sink into 

 it, and are soon out of sight. 



In case the lawn is neglected for a week or 

 more, once going over it with the mower will not 

 make it very presentable. Mow, and then rake, 

 and then go over it again, cutting across the first 

 swaths. The second cutting will result in an 

 even surface, but it will not be as satisfactory as 

 that secured by regular mowings, at intervals of 

 two or three days. 



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