I F THESE directions are followed and 
EMERALD LAWN GRASS SEED is 
used, there is every reason why you 
should have a lustrous, green, velvety lawn 
that will be a source of pride to yourself 
and a pleasure to all who see it. 
THE SOIL 
A good soil is the essential foundation 
for the making of a good lawn. If grading 
is necessary, it should be done before the 
seed is sown. The same applies to draining, 
because drainage is essential for a good 
lawn. 
The surface soil should be plowed or dug 
deeply, thoroughly pulverized and raked 
fine and smooth, removing all roots, stones, 
trash, etc. Work should not be spared at 
this stage, as the surface can only be 
changed by starting all over again after 
the sod has been established. 
FERTILIZING 
To get a fine, rich, velvety sod that will 
be permanent, fertilizer should be applied 
liberally. 
Concentrated commercial fertilizers or 
Pulverized Sheep Manure are best since 
you can obtain the right type of Fertilizer 
to supply the necessary element in which 
your land is deficient. Your dealer can tell 
you the kind best adapted for your soil. 
Avoid fresh stable manure as it invariablv 
contains weed seeds. 
Apply FERTILIZER at the rate of 3 or 
4 pounds to each 100 square feet. SHEEP 
MANURE at the rate of 15 pounds to each 
100 square feet. Work the fertilizer into the 
ground thoroughly. When top dressing 
grass, care should be taken to distribute 
the fertilizer when the grass is dry, or im- 
