German Peat Moss in the Soil, 
The most important function of German Peat Moss is 
its improvement of the physical condition of the soil. Its 
other functions are largely the result of this. For instance, 
another important function is its water holding capacity and 
the fact that it permits proper drainage, but this is as lar¬ 
gely due to the improved physical condition of the soil as it 
is to the sponge-like property of the Peat Moss. Isn't it 
apparent then that Peat Moss should be used in such a way that 
it will contribute as largely as possible to this most impor¬ 
tant function? 
Adobe or clay or sand without vegetable matter is 
lifeless dirt and will remain so if Peat Moss is spread over 
the top of it. But if German Peat Moss is thoroughly mixed 
with such dirt in sufficient quantity the nature of the dirt 
is entirely changed so that it becomes at once a soft loam 
which, wet or dry, cannot harden again for many years. Please 
don’t misunderstand us. You must use enough and you must mix 
i_t thoroughly with the soil from the top down. If you don’t 
you will be disappointed. 
To accomplish proper results proceed as follows: 
Spade the ground and pulverize the lumps. Pulverize German 
Peat Moss off the ground to be treated and spread it evenly 
over the spaded ground. You should use one bale for from 200 
to 300 square feet depending on the condition of the soil. 
Now go back over the ground and fork the Peat Moss in, being 
very careful^^o mix it thoroughly from the top down. If you 
cover the Peat Moss with soil which contains no Peat Moss 
you will have accomplished very little. If you are building 
a new lawn work the Peat Moss in to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. 
For a vegetable garden put it in 6 to 8 inches. For a rose 
garden certainly 8 to 10 inches is none too deep. 
The roots of plants in soil where German Peat Moss 
has been used will seek it and attach themselves to it, and 
thereafter it becomes a sponge feeding the roots moisture and 
plant food. No other substance known will promote root growth 
as will German Peat Moss, and the growth above the ground will 
be in proportion to the root system. 
