BETTER LAWNS 
The Essentials of a Perfect Lawn 
No other factor is as important in establishing a new lawn 
as the quality of the seed. Cheap lawn grass mixtures in¬ 
variably will result in disappointment. They always are light 
in weight, which means they contain much worthless chaff. The 
best of care in preparing the soil and adding fertilizers, humus, 
etc., cannot overcome the handicap of cheap seed. 
In obtaining grass seed from GRISWOLD'S you are buying 
from Grass Seed Specialists with a background of nearly a 
half century. 
As all good lawn grasses are permanent, great care should 
be taken in preparing the seed bed. Remove all sticks and 
debris, and pulverize the soil thoroughly to a depth of 6 inches; 
if the soil is poor, such as that which comes from the average 
excavation, 3 to 4 inches of good loam soil should be added 
as a top soil. As the soil is being worked, level the ground 
so that when you are through you will have established the 
desired grade, and it will be smooth—no holes nor mounds. 
Apply a good commercial fertilizer, such as Sacco or Vigoro, 
at the rate of 4 pounds to 100 square feet (10x10 ft.) and rake 
well into the top soil; smooth and firm the surface with a roller. 
Go over the surface and rake lightly, doing the final leveling 
and also preparing the proper surface for seeding. 
Sow plenty of good lawn grass seed—1 pound to 200 square 
feet (10x20 ft.), rake lightly. It has been found that covering 
the new seeding with Imported German Peat Moss is a big 
help; it not only conserves moisture but shades the tender 
young plants, thereby insuring a good stand of grass. After 
applying the Peat Moss, follow with a roller, then water thor¬ 
oughly. Soak the ground, but not so fast as to have the water 
wash, as this will damage your seed bed and run off part of 
the seed. 
Care of Old Lawns 
In early spring rake out all debris and roll while the ground 
is still spongy; remove all weeds that may have lived through 
the winter. If there are any bare spots or the grass too thin, 
loosen the surface with the teeth of the rake and sow plenty 
of good grass seed, raking it in lightly. Apply a top dressing < 
of Sacco or Vigoro at the rate of 4 pounds to 100 square feet, 
and water. When watering, soak the ground, don't just 
sprinkle. 
Cut the grass often enough so that the clippings may be 
allowed to remain on the ground, but do not clip so short as 
to injure the plants; set the mower blades as high as possible. 
In the Fall (early September) you should again feed your 
lawn by applying Sacco or Vigoro the same as in the spring, 
and also do any necessary re-seeding. Always remember that 
to have and keep a good lawn, you must continually weed, 
seed, fertilize and water. 
