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Our Lawn Seed Grows; Try Some Todoy 
Proper feeding results in an improvement in the 
condition of the lawn soil. As new roots are sent out 
by vigorous grass plants, the old ones die oif and are 
responsible for adding large amounts of organic mat¬ 
ter to the soil. This is the only way that the organic 
content of the soil of the established lawn can be in¬ 
creased. The activity and decay of the roots also keeps 
the soil in good physical condition. Manure or similar 
materials applied on the lawn never penetrate deeply 
enough to add any appreciable amount of organic mat¬ 
ter to the soil. 
Summer Care of the Lawn 
Special care must be gi'^en the lawn throughout the 
hot months of summer. If excellent growth and vigor 
have been maintained during the spring, the lawn can 
be kept in a green, vigorous condition during the 
summer by careful watering, feeding, and clipping. 
Whenever applying water to the established lawn, 
be liberal with the amount used. Light sprinklings 
which wet only the upper surface of the soil are very 
often more detrimental than beneficial. 
Smaller amounts of plant food should be applied 
during the summer months than in the spring. Two 
pounds per hundred square feet is sufficient to keep 
the plants in vigorous growth, if made at intervals 
of six to eight weeks. 
The lawn should be thoroughly soaked following the 
application of plant food. Apply sufficient water to 
soak the soil surface to a depth of several inches. 
Clipping 
Never allow the grass to become longer than three 
to three and one-half inches before cutting it. Do not 
cut the grass shorter than one and one-half inches. 
This does not apply to the bent grasses, which must 
be kept closely clipped in order to obtain the proper 
type of growth. 
Clip the lawn as late in the fall as it continues to 
make growth. Do not allow it to go into the winter 
with a growth of three or four inches. Such a practice 
may allow the formation of a mat of grass which may 
be injurious. 
Grade Sunny Lawn Mixture 
This is our own mixture, containing Kentucky Blue 
Grass, Fancy Red Top, Perennial Rye Grass, and 10% 
pure White Clover. Wonderful results are and have 
been obtained with this mixture. We use only the 
very best of seeds obtainable, of lasting value and 
hardiness, giving you a beautiful and permanent lawn 
that will last for years. 
n . p One of the most valuable lawn grasses. 
DSDI uFdSS Exceptionally good for golf courses, 
greens, etc., because of its short growth and deep 
green, fine-leaved foliage. Requires very rich soil 
and plenty of moisture. 
Kentucky Blue Grass, June Grass grTsses*^ for^^erml- 
nency. For lawns or pasture, it has no superior. Does 
well in any soil and stands the summer heat remark¬ 
ably well. As it takes some time to become established, 
it is usually sown in mixtures. 
Canadian Blue Grass 
Succeeds on soil too poor for 
Kentucky Blue Grass. For 
shady spots it is advisable to use, as it is hardier and 
is better adapted to Michigan weather conditions. 
Rough Stalked Meadow tlh'KuTkf Jit 
Grass. It is mostly used in shady places and will 
thrive in any good soil. 
nnmpctir Rvo annual grass, coarser than blue 
l/OmeSIlC IVye grass, being used extensively on banks 
and terraces. 
Grade “A” Shady Lawn Mixture 
Contains Kentucky Blue Grass, Red Top, Rough 
Stalked Meadow Grass, Poa triyialis and New Zealand 
Chewings Fescue. This mixture is also our own being 
mixed by ourselves especially for the shady spots. We 
use only the very best of seeds obtainable and as more 
care and attention is required we have used the 
hardier grasses, that will make a dense, thick growth 
in light soils and a very satisfactory lawn in shady 
places or where sun is available only a part of the 
time. 
riniTAr (I^'itch). A small, low growing variety. 
lYnilc LlOVcr It is largely used in lawns and pastures. 
It makes a small, close, compact growth covering the 
ground like a carpet. Its blossoms are round, white 
and sweet scented, with numerous leaves of bright 
green color. 
n 1 IT A very hardy perennial grass, succeeding 
1\6(1 lop best on moist land. Valuable for lawn or 
pasture, and will produce large crops of good hay. 
P ’IP (English). A desirable grass for lawn 
[ OronniOi Ivyc ©r pasture. It forms a heavy close 
sod of medium fine grass and grows quickly after 
being cut. 
D J E .... Resists extreme drought, 
or KOd r6SCU6 thriyes on inferior soil, 
gravelly banks and exposed hills. 
Know the Joys of Successful Gardening 
Have a beautiful, deep green, weedless lawn . . . larger, more colorful flowers . . . healthy, full-foliaged 
shrubs and trees. Yoi; can have all these things if you feed VIGORO, the complete, scientific plant food 
made by Swift. It contains all 11 needed plant food elements. 
Model B Spreader. 
Hopper, 20 lbs., 
each .$2.90 
Junior Vigoro 
Spreader. Hopper, 
35 lbs., each. .$6.00 
Standard Spreader. 
Hopper, 65 lbs., 
each .......$11.35 
Special Vigo¬ 
ro Spread¬ 
er. Hopper, 
100 lbs., 
each $18.50 
Any of these fertilizer spread¬ 
ers can be used for sowing 
lawn seed, lime, etc. 
NOT POSTPAID 
Millions of gardeners rely on Vigoro every year. They like this clean, 
odorless plant food because it is so easy to use and yet gives assured 
results. 
If you haven’t tried Vigoro, we recommend that you try it this year. 
You’ll be well rewarded if you do, because you’ll find Vigoro the most 
effective and economical plant food you can buy. Add it to your order! 
Only 4 pounds of Vigoro per 100 square feet gives a real square meal 
to your lawn or garden. 
VIGORO PRICES 
100-lb. bag .$4.00 
50-lb. bag . 2.50 
25-lb. bag . 1.50 
10-lb. pkg.85 
5-lb. pkg.45 
1-lb. pkg.10 
F. O. B. Your City 
Made by Swift Especially for Lawns, Flowers, Shrubs, 
Trees, and Vegetables 
Write for Special Prices on Quantity Lots. 
