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PLANTING HOME GROUNDS 
MAKING A BERMUDA GRASS LAWN. 
The very nature of Bermuda Grass is entirely differ¬ 
ent from that of Blue Grass. Bermuda Grass is a creeping 
vine-like plant which sends out roots and blades at inter¬ 
vals along a creeping root-stalk. 
A Bermuda Grass lawn can be most successfully ob¬ 
tained by planting roots and tufts of Bermuda Grass. It 
is seldom that one can get a satisfactory Bermuda Grass 
lawn from the seed. There may also be an advantage in 
propagating Bermuda Grass from roots of acclimated 
plants growing locally than from seed, for much of the 
seed available is of southern origin. 
Bermuda Grass should be planted in the late Spring. 
From May 15 to June 15 seems to be the best time. 
The ground should be well spaded, leveled, and raked. 
If the stand is to be obtained from roots, parallel trenches 
“To make a Bermuda grass lawn plant the roots in parallel trenches 2 to 3 
inches deep. Make the trenches 12 inches apart.” 
