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ever be observed in every part; the walks, lawns, shrubbery, 
clumps, &c. and the several compartments of trees, shrubs, and 
flowers, kept duly furnished with a proper stock of the various 
plants. 
In the provision of plants, both of the tree and shrub kinds, let 
it be remarked, that when such are taken out of the woods or 
swamps, and planted in open exposures, they seldom succeed; there- 
fore, the better way will be, to propagate them in your nursery, 
either by cuttings, (of such as grow that way) or by seed; and when 
arrived there at a proper size, they may be transplanted into the 
pleasure-ground or elsewhere with success. 
The gravel-walks must always be kept free from weeds, and all 
sorts of litter, and should be rolled at least once every week or ten 
days, in summer, particularly the principal walks; previously trim- 
ming the edges, especially if verged with grass-ground, and sweep- 
ing off all loose litter. 
The rolling in summer should be occasionally performed imme- 
diately after showers of rain, particularly the first after any continu- 
ance of very dry weather, to settle all the loose parts compact and 
smooth; in winter, the rolling should also be occasionally perform- 
ed; observing, that it is improper to break up the walks at that 
season in rough ridges, as often practised, to remain in that unsight- 
ly manner till spring; whereby they are rendered useless at a 
time when there is hardly any dry, or safe walking upon grass, or 
other parts; besides, they have a disagreeable and slovenly appear- 
ance. 
I would therefore advise, to let the walks remain undisturbed, at 
least until spring, when, if the surface be foul or mossy, they may 
be broken up, the top turned to the bottom, and immediately raked 
and rolled, and rendered in a fit condition for walking on. 
All the principal grass-walks, and lawns, within the limits of 
the pleasure-ground, especially such parts as are intended for walk- 
ing on, should also be kept perfectly neat by frequent mowing in 
summer, to keep the grass short, close and fine; give also occa- 
sional rolling, both to clean up the scattering worm casts, and to ren- 
der the surface smooth and firm. Always make choice of a dewy 
morning, or moist weather, for the work of mowing; as the short 
grass will cut much better then, than when dry: be careful to have 
each mowing performed with an even hand, not to score, or leave 
the mark of the sythe at each stroke, which has a most disagreeable 
appearance, and directly after, rake up all the swarths of grass, into 
heaps and carry them away. 
Rolling the grass, should be occasionally performed, between 
the times of mowing, in order to continue the surface always firm, 
even, and of a close smooth appearance. 
In extensive pleasure-grounds, and large extended lawns, walks, 
Sec. the rolling is sometimes done by horses, having a very large 
roller furnished with horse-shafts; and the horses' feet occasionally 
muffled, especially when the ground is rather soft, to prevent their 
cutting the surface of the grass in holes. 
