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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 it 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 



