115 SPRINGFIELD, N. J. 
EMPIRE PEAT SOIL SPONGE 
Invariably the addition of peat moss or similar organic ma- 
terial will improve the physical condition of soil. Careful tests 
of many products resulted in the selection of this soil sponge. 
Its advantages are many—it binds sandy soils—loosens clay 
soils and is extremely useful as a mulch or top dressing. 
Furthermore, it increases soil bacteria and releases the neces- 
sary nitrogen essential to plant growth—stimulates root 
growth—provides drainage and prevents water logging, but 
conserves moisture. Being well seasoned and correctly ground 
it is ready for immediate use. 
New Lawns 
Prepare the land carefully by cultivating deeply. Break 
up all lumps, remove all sticks, stones and other foreign 
matter. Broadcast soil sponge over the entire area to a 
depth of one-half inch. Slightly heavier application for poor 
land. Work the peat well into the top 3 inches of cultivated 
soil, rake smooth, and your soil is then ready for seeding. 
Established Lawns 
Mow entire lawn fairly close. Rake both ways vigorously 
with bamboo or fine steel rake to remove all dead grass and 
foreign matter. Spread soil sponge to a depth of % inch 
and brush into the soil so that it penetrates down to the 
roots. Roll and water. Where the spots are very barren 
mix equal amounts of peat and topsoil with Scott's grass seed, 
roll and water. 
Shrub and Flower Borders 
Apply soil sponge 1 to 2 inches thick depending on soil 
conditions, and work thoroughly into the soil immediately 
surrounding the plants, to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. For 
new plantings several shovelsful thoroughly incorporated 
with the soil in each hole will prove very beneficial. 
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A bale will cover 500 square feet to a thickness of ¥% inch. 
One cubic yard will cover 1,200 square feet to a thickness 
of approximately % inch. 
One cubic yard of cow manure will fertilize 25 trees OR 
50 shrubs of average nursery size. 
Fertilizing Small Areas 
100 Ibs. per acre equals approximately 1 lb. per 436 sq. ft. 
300 Ibs. per acre equals approximately 1 lb. per 145 sq. ft. 
500 lbs. per acre equals approximately 1 lb. per 87 sq. ft. 
1000 lbs. per acre equals approximately 1 lb. per 44 sq. ft. 
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