“How can I get a smooth, velvety-green lawn?” There is no simple a 


nswer. Even the beginner can 
be fairly sure of good results if he will follow carefully the three steps that are required to make a 
good lawn. ; 
1. Preparation of the soil—The area should be plowed or dug to a depth of 8” to 12”. If the soil 
is very sandy, or poor put at least four inches of good topsoil over the surface after the 
rough grading of the lawn has been done. 
Most soils ‘will be improved by the addition of raw ground limestone or hydrated lime. Be- 
fore applying lime, the soil should be tested for acidity and the recommended amount of lime 
be incorporated into the soil. ; f 
Fertilizing—Grass, no matter how good the seed, will not grow unless provided with suitable 
food for the grass roots to feed on. An application of 3 to 5 pounds per 100 square feet of any 
good complete fertilizer, such as the 4-12-4 or 5-10-5 analysis will provide this. 
Rake the area, removing small stones, etc., making the area as even and smooth as possible. 
Sowing the seed — Cheap seed is false economy. It often spells discouraging failures and 
unnecessary expense. They are usually composed of annual grasses which are hard to cut 
and contain large quantities of impurities such as chaff and weed seed. Play safe and get the 
best —- Get Landreth’s Famous Lawn Grass Mixtures. 
Sow the seed evenly, allowing 1 pound to 200 square feet. In selecting the mixture, select one 
that is best suited for your soil or shade condition. Landreth’s have a mixture for most every 
lawn situation. Grass Lawns sown, in northern localities, from March until May, and from 
the 15th of August until the first killing frost, have the best chances of success. 

LANDRETH'S SEED — TESTED — FRESH — RELIABLE 
