On extremely thin or bare portions of the lawn, the 
lime and fertilizer should be incorporated with the 
upper layers of soil by vigorous raking, and the areas 
then reseeded with a suitable lawn seed mixture. In 
general, 2 to 4 pounds of seed are required for each 
1,000 square feet of area, the quantity varying with 
the amount of grass still present. Lawn Mixtures 
Blended by Dougkten and sold by your local dealer 
are quality mixtures. Consult your local dealer for the 
type of mixture best suited to meet your problem. 
Remember, cheap mixtures do not pay in results. 
Planting New Lawns in Late August 
or September 
Lawns planted in late summer or early fall have a 
greater opportunity for success than those seeded at 
any other season of the year. The cool moist weather 
normally experienced during the fall months is ideal 
for germination and sturdy growth of the grass seed- 
lings. By the time summer drought and the encroach- 
ment of weeds occur, the turf should be well estab- 
lished and in far better condition than spring seed- 
ings to endure adversity. 
Preparation of the Seed Bed—It is highly essen- 
tial that the seed bed be improved prior to planting, 
since it is both difficult and expensive to attempt soil 
improvement after turf is established. The area 
should be examined for evidence of poor drainage 
either at the surface or in the sub-soil. Soils which are 
chronically soggy will require the installation of agri- 
cultural tile drainage. Soils which are merely heavy in 
texture and therefore drain slowly, may be corrected 
by the incorporation of organic matter and lime dur- 
ing seed bed preparation. On the other hand, lawn 
areas located on light sandy or shaley soils will be 
greatly benefited by treatment to increase their water 
holding capacities. The incorporation of moderate 
amounts of spent mushroom soil or compost contain- 
ing substantial portions of both clay and organic mat- 
atk is the most convenient means of improving such 
soils. 
Organic Matter—Nearly all of the soils in this 
region are deficient in humus, and, therefore, will be 
improved for the growth of grasses by the incorpora- 
tion of organic matter of suitable type. Excavated 
soils are particularly poor in humus, and larger 

Every pound of DOUGHTEN'S SEED is tested seed 
