a hand rake is generally used for the purpose, while 
on larger areas a weeder is a good implement. Go 
over the surface frequently to firm and fine the soil 
and to remove stones, sticks and other trash. At the 
time of sowing, no surface particle should be larger 
than a grain of wheat. 
SEEDING—Fall and early Spring are the most favor- 
able times to sow most grass seeds, particularly those 
of the perennial types. Late Spring seeding often fails 
due to competition from weeds, high temperature, and 
periods of drought which occur before the seeding 
plants are deeply and firmly rooted. Grass seed sown 
in the Fall becomes established before Winter and 
will, in the early Spring, start to grow before the 
weeds appear, hence is better able to withstand un- 
favorable conditions. Seeding from the first of Sep- 
tember to the fifteenth of October usually is success- 
ful. Spring sowing should be done as early as weather 
will permit—March to May. 
Grass seed must be scattered evenly. A good plan is 
to sow half in on direction, rake or harrow, then sow 
the other half at right angles and rake and harrow 
again. A fertilizer spreader will be found most con- 
venient and economical when used as a seeder. 
It is well to finish with a light rolling to encourage 
germination, It is also essential to success that the 
seed be lightly covered. Deep covering is undesirable 
since some grasses require light for germinat’on. For 
the small area the covering may be effected by scat- 
tering screened soil over the seed or by lighily raking 
in followed by a light rolling. On the larger areas a 
brush drag such as a steel doormat or a weeder fol- 
lowed by a rolling may be used to advantage. 
WATERING—The soil should be kept moist at all 
times until the seedings are thoroughly rooted. Utilize 
a fine spray so that the soil will not cake. In the event 
that it is impossible to water, satisfactory resul s may 
be obtained on small areas, banks or terraces, by 
tacking down a covering “Erosionet’’ which tends to 
prevent excessive evaporation and will aid in protect- 
ing the young seedings from the direct rays of the sun. 
In removing this covering, advantage should be taken 
of a cloudy day to prevent burning. If desired, this 
covering may be allowed to remain as it will rot 
away in a short time. 
MOWING—Keep your mower blades sharp and well 
elevated so they will clip, not tear. When young grass 
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