54 GRASS-rLATS AND WALKS. [March. 
(For kinds recommended, see list, end of the volume.) They 
should never be planted too thick ; but leave space for them 
to grow as they respectively require, and according as they 
are designed for open or close shrubberies, clumps, or thick- 
ets. Have all in readiness, that it may be done with as 
much expedition as possible, to prevent their roots from 
being dried by the sun and wind in time of planting. 
Make the holes intended for their reception round, capacious, 
and deep enough to hold their roots, without confining them 
in the least, and loosen well the bottom, putting new and 
fresh soil under their roots, breaking and pulverizing it dur- 
ing the operation, and frequently shaking the plant as you 
progress in filling up. When done, make all firm with the 
foot, leaving a circular cavity to hold the water they will 
require during dry weather. Give rods, and tie with bands 
all that need that support, before they are left, lest they 
should be neglected. Cut off" any of the bruised roots or 
irregular growths of the branches. 
GRASS-PLATS AND WALKS. 
A most wonderful renovator of grass-plats may be found 
in Guano. Take at the rate of one pound to twelve square 
yards, mix it with double the quantity of sand, and before 
rain in April or May, sow the mixture over the grass ; in a 
few days its effects will be seen. Where grass lawns are 
poor, and of a pale yellow colour, about four hundred weight 
to the acre, mixed with sand, plaster, or dry earth, will effec- 
tually restore them to a luxuriant verdure. 
Rake and sweep off from these all litter, and worm-east 
earth, and give an occasional rolling to settle the ground, 
and render the surface smooth where the scythe is to be used. 
The grass will likewise grow better by rolling it where the 
frost has partially thrown it out, and add greatly to its beau- 
ty. Cut the edgings with an edging-iron or spade, so that 
the whole will have a finished appearance. If any new turf 
is required to be laid down, this is a very good time to do it, 
before vegetation is strong ; as the turf that is now laid will 
have taken root before the dry season commences. Where 
a great extent is' to be done, sowing might be adopted ; but 
it will not have the effect of turf under three years, and dur- 
