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 invariably 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 handi' 
cap 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 pulver' 
ize 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 in' 
suring a good stand of grass After applying the Peat Moss, follow 
with a roller, then water thoroughly. 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 rc'seeding. Always remember that to have and keep a good 
lawn, you must continually weed, seed, fertilize and water. 
