resulting in thin stands in early stages. Weeds may 
have to be controlled the first year by clipping but 
ere seldom troublesome after the first year. 
seedings should not be pastured the first year 
but can be cut for hay when the first heads appear 
if the land is dry enna to get on to. In later 
years Reed Canary Grass 1 
can be pastured the entire 
season beginning in May if the ground is not too wet. 
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FALL SEEDING OF LAWNS 
Late summer and fall seeding of lawns is much 
preferable to spring or early summer seeding because 
of less competition from weeds, better opportunity to 
prepare a fine, firm seedbed, warm soil conducive to 
quick germination end ample moisture wit th cool grow- 
ing weather better suited te grass developm aah Only 
about one-half as much seed is requiz ea as i 
seedings - 2% pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. in tHe 
compared to 5 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. in the spring. 
n States Velvet Green Lawn Grass Mixture is 
% Kentucky Bluegrass 
25% Chewines Fescue 
10% Creeping Red Fescue 
15% Rhode Island or Colonial Bentgrass 
15% Domestic Ryegrass 
This mixture can be used to develop a desireble 
lawn either in direct sun or in moderate shade. Al- 
though liked by some, clover is avameabiante considere 
undesirable in lawns. So avoid the use of lime un 
needed for the grasses. A rea 
is usually satisfactory. 
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Prepare a seedbed very fine on top and firm un- 
derneath. The more organic matter which is present 
that is thoroughly decayed the better will be ne 
moisture holding capacity, aeration and produc 
of the soil. 
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