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for they are crowded out by the grass seedlings, 

 and in the second place it insures a finer grass 

 leaf which in turn means a "velvety" lawn. 

 Usually it is advisable to go over the ground 

 twice. The first time sow from east to west 

 and the second time from north to south. After 

 the seed has been broadcasted, rake or harrow 

 lightly the entire area so that the seeds are cov- 

 ered very thinly. Follow this by rolling and 

 if you desire the best results never omit this 

 finishing -process; it firms the ground and in- 

 sures germination of the seed, while it gives the 

 seedlings a firm foot-hold when they send their 

 roots forth in quest of food. 



SEED FORMULA 



Buy good seed. This is an economy and an 

 essential for good lawns. The well-known 

 Kentucky blue-grass is the best of all for the 

 lawn. It is not difficult to grow ; indeed, where 

 it refuses to grow, soil conditions are such that 

 no permanent grass will thrive. Kentucky 

 blue combines more desirable qualities, prob- 

 ably, than any other grass, and on this account 

 it should be made the foundation and principal 

 ingredient of any mixture that is applied. The 

 other ingredients of the mixture are imj^ortant 



