HINSDALE 
LEAFMOLD 
100 lbs. of compost. You will then have a soil that will be 
ideal for rock sarden plants and one that will stay with 
you. 
Always remember that the SOIL is the vital part of a 
good garden and if it does not contain humus or organic 
matter, it will not stand up over a period of years. "Make 
haste slowly" is a good motto, if you are planning for the 
future. 
How would I use Hinsdale Leafmold in making a new 
lawn? 
The best way to make a new lawn is to first send us 
samples of the soils to be used, which we will analyze 
free of charge. From this analysis we will tell you what 
your soil needs to produce the best results. If you do not 
want to do this, a general rule is to apply Hinsdale Leaf- 
mold from 1" to 2" in depth and plow or harrow it into 
the soil. This puts the organic matter down where the 
grass roots gets its full benefits, then follow the general 
practice, as recommended by reliable seed houses for seed¬ 
ing, rolling and watering. If the foundation is right, the 
lawn will be right. Seed is too expensive to be wasted on 
a poorly constructed lawn. 
Is Hinsdale Leafmold good for top dressing old lawns? 
Yes, Mix it 1 /3 Hinsdale Leafmold, 1 /3 sand and 1 /3 
loam. The best results will be obtained by puncturing holes 
in the sod, with an Elwinn Tubular Tine Fork or a spike 
roller, then working the compost down into the holes. 
We suggest using a steel drag mat for this purpose. 
Application Chart for Hinsdale Leafmold 
New 
Old 
Kind of 
Area 
Area 
Gardens 
Soil 
Pounds of LEAFMOLD per Sq. Ft. 
Loam 
1 
2 
Sandy 
2K 
1 X /2 
3 
Clay 
s>y 2 
1 M 
These amounts are only approximate. 
