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ON SOWING THE SEEDS OF GRASSES. 
of about one tenth of an inch at each foot in length, the extremity of the pipe 
being closed: and it issues through small apertures, filling the whole internal area 
of the large pipe in which it is inclosed, imparting an equable temperature to the 
whole extent of surface ; an effect which Cannot be obtained by applying steam in 
the common way, when but a small increase of temperature is required ; as the 
water immediately in contact with the pipe where the steam is admitted would 
absorb nearly the whole of its heat, till it arrived at a temperature far beyond what 
could be allowed in a case of this kind. 
The dimensions of the reservoir alluded to, are about three feet by three feet 
six inches, and twenty feet long. The external pipe four inches inside diameter, 
the condensed water from which is taken away by a small syphon at the further 
end. 
ON SOWING THE SEEDS OF GRASSES TO FORM A GRASS 
PLOT, WHEN IT IS NOT CONVENIENT TO GET 
GOOD TURF. 
As, in many parts of the country, it is very inconvenient to obtain turf for 
forming lawns, and in other places, where it can be obtained, the expense is great, 
and the grasses of which such turfs are composed are not the kinds at all calculated 
to make, when completed, a good smooth grass-plot, the few following hints on 
sowing the seeds for one, may not be without its use. 
The system of sowing is not often practised ; this may be accounted for, first, 
because the ground so sown remains unsightly for a length of time, before the 
young grass has sufficiently grown to cover it, whereas, turfing at once covers the 
ground, and renders the appearance complete. Secondly, because persons willing 
to sow are not acquainted with the kinds of grass best suited for the purpose, or 
the proportions wanted ; and, to purchase at a seed shop at hazard, might render 
the plan more expensive than turfing, and, after waiting for a considerable time, 
the surface, from the kind of grass sown, might appear nearly as coarse as a 
pasture field. 
With regard to the first objection, it must be admitted that the ground appears 
very unsightly for a long time, whilst the grass is growing, and where it is par- 
ticularly necessary to have the ground covered at once, and where good turf, of 
suitable grasses, can be got, sowing should never be resorted to. But, if the 
turf cannot be gotten good, and the unsightliness can be borne with for awhile, the 
subsequent beauty and durability of the lawn, so made, will fully recompense 
for the trouble and patience exercised, and will be less expensive than turfing 
would be. 
The second objection may be speedily removed by the few following remarks : — 
The kinds of grass most suited for forming a smooth and handsome lawn, are 
