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or by laying off shallow furrows about eighteen inches 
apart, dropping pieces of sod and covering them with 
Fig. 147.—Bermuda lawn at mowing time. 
loose soil. The latter method of establishing a green 
carpet on the lawn is more satisfactory. 
Fig. 148.—Plants used as screens. 
As soon as the grass makes its appearance, the weeds 
should be kept down. Mow the lawn when it is needed 
and leave the old clippings on the ground to add humus 
