HOW TO MAKE A GOOD LAWN 
Preparation of the Soil 
This work must be done thoroughly as 
the lawn is to be permanent. The soil 
should be spaded to a depth of one 
foot, removing all stones and roughage. 
Targe plots may be plowed and harrowed. 
A line seed bed is essential. 
Fertilizing 
After the plot has been spaded, apply a 
three-to-six-ineh coating of peat moss and 
a good commercial fertilizer, such as Sacco 
(see page 72), allowing 20 lbs. for every 
1,000 square feet. Respade, mixing thor¬ 
oughly with the soil. Barnyard fertilizer 
may be used in place of commercial ferti¬ 
lizer, but as it carries seeds of weeds and 
coarse grasses that grow with tine Grass 
Seed, and are difficult to eradicate, we ad¬ 
vise using commercial fertilizer. 
Conserving Moisture 
Lawns with light sandy soil cannot 
thrive for want of retaining sufficient 
moisture. In such cases a top dressing of 
Peat Moss should be made late in April 
or early May. The life giving humus of 
Peat Moss and its ability to retain mois¬ 
ture will make a wonderful improvement 
in any lawn. (See page 72.) 
Seeding 
New Rice County Court House, at Faribault, where a luxuriant lawn was established the first season 
with our Garden City Lawn Grass. 
Grass Seed may be sown any time, but 
early spring sowing before the hot dry 
weather sets in, is best. Sow the seed on a 
quiet day, and broadcast two ways—using one 
lb. of seed for every 200 to 250 square feet— 
•80 to 100 lbs. per acre. If possible, sow short¬ 
ly before a rain. By sowing half the seed one 
way, and the other half the other way, a uni¬ 
form, even stand is assured. Harrow or rake 
the ground carefully to cover the seed and follow 
with a roller to pack the soil. Water thoroughly 
and regularly in the evenings, until the sod is 
fairly well established. Sprinkling at random 
is worse than no water at all. 
Newest, Quickest 
Way To Apply 
Plant Food to 
Lawn 
The old messy way 
is done away with by 
the use of this new 
patented device. 
Packed in a com- 
pact box-—full in¬ 
structions for assem¬ 
bling in the package. 
It is so simple to c 
it. No wasting of fertilizer as it is efficient and 
does the fertilizing quickly. You’ll find it fun 
to operate it. May also be used for sowing lawn 
grass. Price: 85c, postpaid $1.00. 
DAN-D-LION KILLER 
KILLER KEMICAL destroys all deep- 
rooted weeds without injury to the soil. 
Kills Dandelions, Thistles, Plantain, Buck- 
horn and other common weeds. Is not 
poisonous or inflammable. Does not stain 
walks or clothing. 
KILLER KANE insures easy and eco¬ 
nomical application. No stooping or back 
breaking. Place Kane on crown of dande¬ 
lion or weed and press handle slightly. A 
small amount of Kemical is released and 
does all the work. 
PRICES—F. O. B. Faribault; 
KILLER KIT (Kane and y 2 gal. Kemi¬ 
cal), weight, 7 lbs., $1.95. 
Postage on Killer Kit to 3rd 
zone (300 miles), 22c. 
KILLER KEMICAL: 1-qt. 
can, weight, 3 lbs., 85c; Vi -gal. 
can, weight, 5 lbs., $1.25; 1-gal. 
can, weight, 9 lbs., $2.00; 5-gal. 
can, weight, 42 lbs., $8.75. 
KILLER KANE, weight, 2 
lbs., $1.00. See page 1 for 
parcel post rates. 
PERMANENTLY 
DESTROYS 
DANDELIONS 
DEPENDABLE LAWN GRASS MIXTURES 
Based on years of experience and recommendations by the Experiment Stations, we offer well 
balanced mixtures of lawn grasses that will give best possible results for the purposes they are 
intended. We use only the very highest quality seeds, proven free from noxious weeds, and 
that will give quickest and most satisfactory results. 
Free Booklet on Lawns 
We have prepared a special booklet every lawn owner will want. It tells all about building 
a new lawn, preparing the seed bed, what to sow, maintenance and care, improving an old 
lawn, Bent lawns, how to control lawn pests, etc. We send it free with every order, if requested, 
or you may have a copy by writing for it, inclosing 3c postage. 
30-DAY LAWN GRASS 
Our popular Lawn Grass for quick results. 
This carefully blended mixture contains the fin¬ 
est quick-growing grasses, together with perma¬ 
nent grasses that will establish a luxuriant 
lawn in 30 to 40 days under normal conditions. 
It represents the greatest value we have ever 
been able to give. It is by no means a cheap 
lawn mixture, but contains high quality Ken¬ 
tucky Blue Grass, White Dutch Clover, English 
Rye Grass and other quick-growing grasses. 
Our Special Price: 1 lb. 25c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 
lbs. $2.00, prepaid.—Not prepaid: 25 lbs. $4.25, 
100 lbs. $16.00. 
GARDEN CITY LAWN GRASS 
A Most Popular High Quality Mixture 
Our best all around ]awn grass mixture, for 
general use. It contains the choicest grasses 
in proper combination for quick results, roots 
deeply, and withstands severe drought. This 
consists chiefly of Kentucky Blue Grass, Red 
Top, and White Clover, and is being sold by 
leading department stores with wonderful suc¬ 
cess. Price: Lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.35, 10 lbs., $2.50, 
prepaid. Not prepaid: 25 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. 
$19.00. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
Kentucky Blue Grass will last for many 
years, as the plants spread from underground 
roots. It withstands hard wear remarkably 
well, forming a firm, tough sod. Sow as early 
as possible, to give it a good start before weeds 
spring up. Blue Grass is the best of all grasses 
for lawns, golf courses and parks. Price: Lb. 
25c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. 
LAWN FERTILIZERS 
A healthy lawn makes sufficient growth to re¬ 
quire cutting every 5 to 7 days. A lesser 
growth indicates need of fertilizer. 
We recommend above all “WEDO" for com¬ 
bined fertilizing and weed control qualities. 
(See page 72.) Price: 10 lbs. 70c, 25 lbs. $1.25, 
50 lbs. $2.10, 100 lbs. $3.60, not prepaid. 
“SACCO” likewise, a most dependable all 
around fertilizer. (See page 72.) Special cir¬ 
cular free. Price: 5 lbs. 35c, 10 lbs. 60c, 25 
lbs. $1.10, 50 lbs. $1.80, 100 lbs. $3.00, not 
prepaid. 
SHADY NOOK MIXTURE 
A mixture of hardy, quick growing grasses 
that thrive in shady places. Especially suited 
for patching up the lawn, or filling in barren 
places under trees, etc. Contains some of the 
best creeping grasses to build up a permanent 
sod. Price: Lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00, 
prepaid.—Not prepaid: 25 lbs. $6.50. 
MT. VERNON MIXTURE 
Our special formula for those who want the 
very finest lawn obtainable, at a reasonable seed 
cost. This super quality product for the dis¬ 
criminating home owner contains Creeping Bent, 
Poa Trivialis and other high priced grasses. It 
will produce a lawn which will be a source of 
genuine pride and pleasure to the owner for 
years to come. Price: Lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.80, 
10 lbs. $3.30, prepaid.— Not prepaid: 25 lbs. 
$7.00, 100 lbs. $25.00. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS 
This grass makes a fine dense firm turf 
which withstands hard usage; it is ideal for 
lawn, terraces, and putting greens on golf 
courses because it makes a compact sod due to 
its spreading habit. It makes rapid growth in 
a year, crowding out other grasses. Our seed 
is the famous “Coos County” strain, true to 
name and of finest quality. Sow 2 to 3 lbs. 
per 1,000 square feet. Price: Lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. 
$5.00, 10 lbs. $9.50, prepaid. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
Used universally for rejuvenating or building 
up all lawns or worn-out pastures. Price: !4 
lb. 25c, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. $2.00, 10 lbs. $3.75, 
prepaid. 
CONTROL OF LAWN PESTS 
Ants may be easily controlled by using 
“Cyanogas.” It comes in a special container 
with spout to eject the powder into the ant 
hole—a heavy gas is formed which permeates 
the entire nest and destroys the colony. Special 
4-oz. container for ants 35c, prepaid. 
For moles, pump “Cyanogas” into runways 
with a duster. Ask for special descriptive 
circular. (See page 71.) 
Fresh Seeds from FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., Faribault, Minnesota 
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