36 F. & F. NURSERIES 


HUMUS 
Cultivated and Prepared 
Invariably the addition of humus or similar organic 
material will improve the physical condition of soil. 
Careful tests of many products resulted in the selec- 
tion of this cultivated humus. Its advantages are many 
—it binds sandy soils—loosens clay soils and is ex- 
tremely useful as a mulch or top dressing. Further- 
more, it increases soil bacteria and releases the neces- 
sary nitrogen essential to plant growth—stimulates 
root growth— providesdrainage and prevents water 
logging, but conserves moisture. Being well seasoned 
and correctly prepared it is ready for immediate use. 
New Lawns 
Prepare the land carefully by thorough drainage and — 
deep cultivation. Break up all lumps, remove all sticks, 
stones and other foreign matter. Broadcast humus 
over the entire area to a depth of one-half inch. 
Slightly heavier application for poor land. Add Turf 
Builder as directed. Work the humus thoroughly 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 vigor- 
ously with bamboo or fine steel rake to remove ail 
dead grass and foreign matter. Loosen surface with 
a heavy spike tooth roller. Spread humus to a depth ~ 
of % inch, mix Turf Builder, and brush into the soil 
so that it pentrates down to the roots. Where the 
spots are very barren replace poor soil with equal 
amounts of humus and topsoil, add the proper quan- 
tity of Scotts grass seed, roll and water. 
Shrub and Flower Borders 
Apply humus 1 to 2 inches thick depending on soil 
conditions, and work thoroughly into the soil imme- 
diately surrounding the plants, to a depth of 4 to 6 
inches. For new plantings several shovelsfull thor- 
oughly incorporated with the soil in each hole will 
prove very beneficial. 
GENERAL SOIL IMPROVEMENT 
To increase the organic content of average soil by 1% 
which is the minimum amount recommended, apply 
40 yards of cultivated humus to one acre and thor- 
oughly mix with the top 6 inches of soil. Such an ap- 
plication is approximately 1/3 of an inch thick using 
one bushel of humus to fifty square feet. Naturally a 
clay soil will need a heavier application. 
Bushel |...22.c3..o. seks $ 1.00 
Bag about 25% bushels 2.2 2.257 
1 cu. yd. (approx.2! bushels). 12.00 
l cu. yds (in-9 24 bushel bags) = ee 18.00 
