PARK SCENERY. 
and potatoes never imagines that he planted them with the seed. As soon as the grass and weeds 
get high enough to be cut with a scythe or lawn mower, cut close and evenly, and repeat this 
as often as possible, and the weeds will gradually disappear, but if allowed to grow they will 
soon smother the grass and ruin the lawn. A few perennial weeds, like docks, thistles and 
HOME LAWN. 
dandelions may be removed by cutting the roots as far down as possible with some narrow, 
sharp implement. Two or three such cuttings will generally destroy them, but a pinch of salt 
after cutting will make the work sure. 
After sowing the grass, finish the walks by covering the rough stones with five or six 
inches of gravel, as clean as can be procured. It is best to leave the finishing of the walks 
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