ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—”Pure and Sure” Seeds 

For a Better Lawn and a Better Garden 
LAWNS 
Good seed is the basis of a good lawn. Almost any lawn seed will give promising results in the 
early spring, but for the satisfaction that only a rich, green turf can give, select your lawn seed 
with care. Our seed is carefully selected, tested for purity and germination and our mixtures are 
a Lepage blend of the finest lawn grasses. Each package bears a label giving full information as 
to the quality. 
SOIL ANALYSIS 
The best seed will give only partial satisfaction under poor soil conditions, We will make @ scien- 
tific analysis of your soil, give you a report and recommendations to improve poor soil. Bring or 
send us about a teacup of soil, gathered from about four inches below the surface, from four or 
five different spots in the lawn. Mix together. DO NOT TOUCH THE SOIL WITH YOUR HANDS, 
We are making this soil analysis a service to our customers, and will be glad to analyze the soll 
for a charge of only $1.00 (one dollar). Upon payment of this amount, with sample of soil, a due 
bill for $1.00 good for any merchandise in our store will be given you, thereby making the scientific 
soil analysis without cost to you. 
FERTILIZER 
Soil needs plant food to keep it fertile. THe use of fertilizer in your soil, to give the necessary 
plant food elements, can be wisely determined if a soil analysis is made, and fertilization is a.bso- 
lutely necessary for feeding the tiny plant roots. 
WATERING 
Keep a newly seeded lawn moist until germination begins. After the lawn is established, water 
well at least once every two weeks. Water thoroughly, so that the ground becomes wet at least five 
to six inches below the surface. As the sun dries the surface the roots go downward to obtain 
moisture. Do not sprinkle the lawn for short periods but SOAK your lawn when it is in need of 
moisture. Light watering only brings the grass roots toward the surface for moisture and the hot 
sun will burn or kill them as the surface soil dries. 
CUTTING 
Let the grass grow to 2% or 3 inches tall before cutting, and then cut it no shorter than 2 inches, 
The clippings need not be raked or removed from the lawn, as these will aid in retaining moisture 
and protecting the lower portions of grass and tiny roots from exposure. 
THE ROSS ROOT FEEDER 
ROOT-FEEDER lets the gardener water and 
feed plants in the root zone where it is most 
effective and least wasted. Root-Feeder is at- 
tached to standard garden hose; nutrient car- 
tridge is inserted in cartridge chamber and 
after feeder is inserted in ground, valve is 
opened; the water dissolves the plant food 
and carries 


it into the 
te soil. Plants 
BRING APRIL SHOWERS TO YOUR GARDEN eat pe Cpe 
ANY TIME OF THE YEAR WITH "NATURAIN” ernie during 
CONNECTS IN A JIFFY. No constant~ the day—no 
shifting. No wasted water. Adjustable need to wait 
from 25 foot spray for lawns to 2 inch until sun- *% 
trickle for seedlings. down. Ross Nas) 
NATURAIN UNITS ARE 5 FEET LONG Hoot-Feedery 2 hereon 
AND WEIGH ONLY 12 OUNCES. USE with a dozen i ouaury 
S FEET TO 30 FEET ON NORMAL nutrient car- ? 
HOME PRESSURE, tridges $4.98. 
PRIMARY UNIT SECONDARY UNITS Addition- 
$9.95 $9.49 al cartridges, 
. EACH $1 per dozen. 
Wallace-Homestead Company, Horticultural Printers, Des Moines, lowa 
