tor bcuuliful and enduring lawns under different 
conditions, let us advise you. Different games require 
DON'T 
Experiment 
Yourself! 
We've 
DONE THAT 
For You! 
LAWN MAKING AND MAINTENANCE 
PREPARATION OF THE GROUND. 
The ground should be turned over in late spring or 
early summer, roughly levelled and allowed to lie fallow, 
during which time any weeds that make their appear¬ 
ance should be cut off with a sharp hoe and then raked, 
so as to have as clean a seed bed as possible later on 
when sowing the seed. This is most important. Summer 
fallowing, where the surface of from two to three inches 
is being cultivated constantly, is also the best means to 
secure the best consolidation of the seed bed. Each shal¬ 
low cultivation will leave sufficient loose surface soil to 
permit this to be raked from the mounds into the hol¬ 
lows with a levelling-board. This implement can be made 
by attaching a handle (similar to that on a rake or 
hoe) to a board about four to six feet in length. After 
each grading the soil should be firmed by rolling, fol¬ 
lowing which the surface soil should be again loosened 
by a light raking. 
Growing a crop of potatoes in an area to be sown in 
lawn is not recommended, as this rarely allows suffi¬ 
cient time for deep consolidation of the soil between the 
time of lifting the potatoes and the time for seeding. 
THE AMOUNT OF SEED TO SOW 
When thickly sown, the ground, right from the start, 
will be covered with a thick mat composed of a multi¬ 
tude of tiny grass plants which mutually protect one 
another (see Fig. A). When sown thinly (see Fig. B) 
each little plant stands in isolation and may easily be 
destroyed by a short burst of hot sun or cold wind, 
and in any case will take many months to spread, mat 
together and form a turf. The seedlings will not be safe 
till they hide the ground! 
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HOW MUCH TO SOW AND HOW TO SOW IT 
The quantity of seed recommended is £oz. up to loz. 
per square yard., i.e., a plot 20yds. x 5vds., equal to 100 
square yards, would require not less than 31b., but for 
best results up to 61b. should be sown. To get even 
distribution, sow half the seed in one direction, and the 
remainder at right angles to the first. Lawn fertiliser 
at the rate of loz. per square yard (71b. per 100 square 
yards) may be mixed and sown with the seed or applied 
immediately prior to or after sowing. 
Rolling after raking the seed in is not recommended, 
except on very light soils, as this compacts the surface 
soil and makes it more difficult for seedling plants to 
push their way up. 
MANURING. 
When one considers the amount of plant-food which 
is usually removed in the grass clippings, it is realised 
readily that unless some effort is made to maintain the 
soil fertility, the grasses must slowly weaken through 
partial starvation. To prevent this, use A.Y. Lawn 
Manure at the rate of 2oz. per square yard at least once 
a year. 
BARGAIN PRICES FOR LAWN SEED ! 
G ARDENERS are sometimes inclined to buy a so-called 
Cheap mixture of grass seed for the back lawn. The 
ryegrass and other coarse types of grasses In these mix¬ 
tures are of a more annual type, and tend to die out. and 
in a year’s time the lawn is largely weeds; also these 
types of grasses are extremely hard to mow. For those 
who really want cheapness per pound we put up a mix¬ 
ture at 1/2 per lb., 301b. lots 1/- per lb., and we can 
also supply grass seed at 6d. per lb. 
We have published a special booklet on the uses of 
specially treated "Indian Doobj" seed for lawns. 
Golf and tennis clubs will be especially interested. 
Ask for a copy — it's Free! 
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When sowing Lawn Seed, divide seed into two parts and go over the same area twice to 
ensure even spreading. 
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