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SPRINGFIELD SEED COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, MO 
MAKE YOUR HOME GROUNDS BEAUTIFUL 
No residence, no matter how expensive, is really attractive unless the grounds and surroundings are equally beau¬ 
tiful. On the other hand the humblest dwelling can be made wonderfully homelike and attractive in the proper setting. 
The first essential is a neat, smooth, green turf. This can only be secured by the use of proper grass seed. Then the 
careful selection and proper placing of a few Hardy Perennials, Shrubs and Annual flower beds will complete the pic¬ 
ture. You will find Hardy Perennials and Shrubs listed in this Catalog, pages 23 to 24. 
OUR SUPERIOR MIXED LAWN GRASS 
TO MAKE A LAWN 
Remember when making a lawn that it is tc last for years, and be an ornament to the home, so give plenty of time and 
care to preparation before the seeds are sown. Several weeks before sowing dig the soil deeply, break up the lumps, apply our 
Premier Horticultural Peat Moss and a lawn fertilizer such as VIGORO and rake the top soil; at intervals of ten days or two 
weeks rake the surface to destroy the weeds, and before sowing have the surface as fine as a rake will make it. Sow half the 
seeds, then sow the other half at right angles to the first sowing—this gives an even distribution. After sowing rake slightly so 
as not to cover the seeds too deep—covering with a roller is better-—small seeds cannot germinate if planted too deep, an eighth 
of an inch is about right. Do not put stable manure on your lawn, as it adds to the many weeds already in the soil, and if 
not well broken up the lumps of manure will smother young grass. 
Start the lawn as early as possible to give the grass a chance 
to become well established before the spring growth of weeds. 
LAWN GRASS MIXTURE REQUIRED 
For 150 sq. ft. (10x15 ft.).1 lb. 
For 300 sq. ft. (10x30 ft.).2 lb. 
For 5000 sq. ft. (50x100 ft.).20 lbs. 
For 43560 sq. ft. (1 acre).175 lbs. 
Use about one-half as much for renovating old lawns. 
SUPERIOR MIXED LAWN GRASS. Lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Per lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Per lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.80. 
BERMUDA GRASS. Per lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS. Lb., $1.00. 
PRICES 
i-lh nktr <m in Not Prepaid 
l ;?• .25-lb. bag .$1-50 
5-lb- Pkg.45 50-lb. bag .2.50 
10-lb. pkg.85 100-lb. bag . 4.00 
VIGORO supplies just what is needed to produce a beautiful 
lawn, flowers, shrubbery and trees. It is a highly concentrated 
plant food, and must be applied according to instructions. 
Excessive applications, or too much applied in one spot, is not 
only wasteful but will "burn” the plants. 
Dimensions 
of 
Ground 
2Ox 50 ft. 
20x 50 ft. 
50x100 ft. 
50x100 ft. 
Rate of Application 
per 100 
Square Feet 
2 lbs. (equal 1 qt.) 
4 lbs. (equal 2 qt.) 
2 lbs. (equal 1 qt.) 
4 lbs. (equal 2 qt.) 
Amt. Necessary 
for One 
Application 
25 lbs. 
50 lbs. 
100 lbs. 
200 lbs. 
Full directions for applying VIGORO are contained in the 
Home Beautiful booklet, a copy of which is enclosed in every 
bag of VIGORO. This booklet also gives valuable information 
on making a lawn, growing shrubbery, flowers, vegetables and 
trees. 
USE PREMIER HORTICULTURAL PEAT MOSS ON YOUR LAWN 
WHERE 
WHEN 
HOW TO USE 
OUTDOORS 
HOW MUCH 
LAWNS—New Spring or Fall 
LAWNS—Old Early Spring 
Spread Premier Peat Moss generously on soil; work in well 4 to 6 in. 
deep when preparing seed bed. 
1 bale to 250 to 500 
sq. ft. depending eta 
type and condition 
of soil. 
Top-dress lightly after cleaning up winter rubbish. Use fine compost of 
Premier Peat Moss and soil with 1-lb. of complete plant food mixed 
into each bushel. 
Spread thinly and 
evenly; 1 bale 
should cover 500 to 
1,000 sq. ft. 
Spring or Fall 
When renovating lawn, dig Premier Peat Moss into bare spots where 
soil is thin, hard or dry before sowing seed there. 
