Nothing around the home adds so much as an attractive, well-kept lawn, and noth- 
ing detracts so much as an unsightly, unkept lawn. Now that chemical weed killers 
have eliminated the back-breaking job of weeding, everyone can and should have a 
good-looking lawn. 
A good lawn will last for years, so do the job right. Follow the six rules listed 
below, sow good seed, and you’ll be successful. 
1. Lawn making starts with the preparation 
of the soil. Spade or hoe to the depth of from 4 to 
6 inches, and pulverize thoroughly. Grass seeds 
are very, very small and will not grow in or on 
clods. 
2. Apply a good fertilizer at a liberal rate. 
This assures an ample supply of the elements that 
plants must get from the soil, available when they 
need them. Be sure to apply evenly. 
3. Work the fertilizer into the soil with a rake. 
Wait one day before seeding. 
4. Sow good grass seed at the rate of 4 to 5 
pounds per 1,000 square feet. If you sow by hand, 
sow half lengthwise and half crosswise. 
5. Roll or tamp to imbed seed and insure 
perfect contact between seed and soil. This is 
important. A tamper or wide board can be used 
on small areas when roller is not available. 
6. Water thoroughly, using a very fine spray. 
Continue to water daily until seed germination 
is complete (3 to 4 weeks), then water as needed 
but always water thoroughly. Light sprinkling 
encourages shallow roots. 
Many large projects, such as Airports, Polo Fields, Golf Courses and Football Fields 
have chosen BARTELDES SEEDS. 
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