HOW TO MAKE A LAWN 



There iiiu.st he a good depth of rich soil, properly drained 



Plow or dig m a liberal dressing of thoroughlv decayed 

 manure. 10 to 12 cords to the acre: a rich soil of good depth 

 and liberally fertilized vriU nniintain a fine a-reensward perma- 

 nent y. needing only an occasional top-dressing. Applv odor- 

 less lawn tertihzer or line bone meal in the fall or verv early 

 m spring. If using stable manure, it must be thoroutchlv well 

 rotted, and applied early in spring. After .several rains have 

 washed It down, the coarse residue should be raked off 

 stable manure, even if well rotted, will produce more or less 

 weeds m the lawn. Xew manure should never be used A 

 lawn, if well established, needs no winter protection. Xicetv 

 of grading m the levels and slopes, and fineness and smooth- 

 ness of surface, are essential. 3Iake a smooth surface with 

 harrow and rake, and use a roller to make it firm and even, 

 hrtnre sowing the seed. Lastly-a sufficient quautitv of the 

 l)est lawn grass seed-not less than four Inishels to the acre 

 or at the rate of one quart m 3(X) square feet. After sowing' 

 cover the seed well by raking it in lightlv. and a-ain use the 

 roller to finish the work. As a rule, the best season to sow a 

 iawn is in the fall, the exact time being governed bv the lati- 

 tude. If sown at the proper time, the ^rass wilfbe strono- 

 enough by winter to endure the cold safelv. and the weeds 

 which will inevitably appear, being mostlv annuals, will not 

 have time to mature and scatter their seeds. If eii 

 prevent fall sowing, it should be done as earh 



reumstances 



.-, , , - - - - iu spring as 



['<)ss]i)it:-. so that the vouns STass mav be better prepared for 

 the hot. dry weather of midsummer.' The grass should be 

 allowed to get a good start before cutting, and then it should 

 be trimmed Avith a lawn mower about everv ten days. Old 

 lawns may be improved by liberal fertilization and the sowing 

 of about half the quantity of seed required for a new lawn. 



LAWN GRASS SEED. 



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 FINE GROUND BONE MEAL. Ground very toe. 40 c,.,. per U, lb,., r.M per 100 lb,.'. ^.^.ZZt^:. tVZZ. 



