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Fall is a good 
During the moderate fall weather, grass seed 
germinates quickly and makes vigorous 
growth. Also, few weeks germinate in the 
fall, thus permitting the lawn to establish 
itself without interference, 
Follow these six steps in making a new 
lawn: 
Ue Spade or plow the area to a depth of six 
or elght inches. Pulverize the soil thoroughly. 
ies Apply a complete, balanced plant food as 
prescribed by the manufacturer, 
3. Work the plant food into the top few 
inches of soil. 
4. Sow a good grade of grass seed at the 
rate of five pounds per 1000 square feet. To 
secure even distribution, apply one-half of 
the seed crosswise, the other half lengthwise. 
5. Roll the seeded area to imbed the seed in 
the soil. 
6. Water thoroughly, using a fine spray. Keep 
moist by daily sprinklings until grass is es- 
tablished. Then soak to a depth of five or six 
inches once or twice a week, 
Navlet’s 
LAWN SEED 

time to make a new Lawn 

There are many advantages in securing Navlet carefully executed formulas of turf and lawn 
grass mixtures for definite exposures and soil conditions. No one grass, or grass seed mixture 
will thrive under all exposures surrounding a home, especially if there are hedges or trees to 
create shade. Single strain lawns, of Bent, or Fescue, require considerably more attention than 
the average Home Gardener cares to or has the time to give them. 
4-WAY SERVICE FOR YOUR LAWN 
The Right Seed—The “better lawns” we seli get their start with the right seed. 
The Right Foods—Whatever your lawn feeding problems, we have the right plant foods for it. 
Tested Weed Controls—We have the full range of weed controls and can show you how to vanquish lawn weeds easily and surely. 
Complete Lawn Know-How—We have a thorough knowledge of the lawn problems of this particular area. This know-how is at your 
command at any time. 



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A-1 Special Turf Mixture—Contains a portion of 
Bent in combination with other fine-leaved, turf- 
forming, long-lived grasses. Improves with age. 
No Rye or Clover. We offer this as the best 
blend for a permanent turf. Freest from weeds 
of any mixture. 1 Ib. $1.75; 10 Ibs., $15.00. (Sow 
1 Ib. to 250 sq. ft. of area.) 
Golden Gate Mixture— A popular mixture of 
hardy grasses with a little Clover, which grows 
quickly and stands considerable abuse. Thrives 
in light and medium heavy soils. 1 Ib., 75¢; 10 
Ibs., $7.00. (Sow 1 Ib. to 100 sq. ft. of area.) 
Naviet’s Emerald Lawn Mixture —A _ carefully 
blended mixture of permanent fine leaved deep 
green grasses without Bent, Clover or Rye. Will 
make a hardy, green turf the year round. Sat- 
isfactory for sun and half-shaded situations. 1 Ib., 
$1.50; 10 Ibs., $12.50. (Sow 1 Ib. to 175 sq. ft. of 
area.) 
Navlet’s High School Lawn Mixture—A combina- 
nation of ruggedness with a smooth, velvety ap- 
pearance is given by this sturdy mixture. Thrives 
in heavy soil, where summers are hot. 1 Ib., $1.25; 
10 Ibs. $11.25. (Sow 1 Ib. to 150 sq. ft. of area.) 
Shady Lawn Grass—This is a special blend of 
shade-loving grasses for lawns facing the North 
without much sunshine and shady spots under 
FOR SUNNY SPOTS 
Some sunny lawns require one type of 
seed; some need another. No single va- 
riety or mixture of varieties can take care 
of all situations. But whatever the need, 
we can supply the seed that is best suited 
—and can help you to plan and produce 
the beautiful lawn you wish: 

trees and places where there is little direct sun- 
light. It will quickly produce an abundant and 
even growth of beautiful deep green turf. 1 Ib., 
$1.50; 10 Ibs., $12.50. (Sow 1 Ib. to 175 sq. ft. of 
area.) 
Lippia Plants—This creeping lawn plant solves 
the problem of maintaining a beautiful lawn 
through the dry California summer. Requires 
little or no water. $2.50 per flat. (Will cover area 
of 100 sq. ft.) Shipped at purchaser’s expense. 
PLEASE NOTE: Write for prices on larger quan- 
tities. Grass seed prices fluctuate with the mar- 
ket and are not guaranteed. 
Blue Grass, Kentucky (Poa pratensis)—Produces 
a firm, velvety, elastic turf of deep. vivid green. 
Thrives in open situation away from summer fogs. 
Roots deeply, forming a permanent turf on the 
heavier types of soils. Unsatisfactory on sandy 
soils. 
FOR SHADY SPOTS 
Wherever cool shade makes its difficult 
to obtain a good lawn, our special shade 
mixture is heartily recommended. We have 
chosen excellent quality, shade enduring 
grasses and clovers . .. and have blended 
them into a mixture that will give you 
surprising results. 

Extra Fancy—Specially recleaned. Far superior 
to and more economical than cheaper grades. 
(Weighs 30 lbs. to the bushel.) 1 Ib., $1.75; 10 
Ibs., $15.00. (Sow 1 Ib. to 175 sq. ft. of area.) 
Chewing’s Fescue (Festuca rubra var., fallax— 
A hardy, low-growing grass. Needlelike spears 
rarely exceed 6 inches in height. Dense, turf- 
forming habit. Very hardy on the thin or poorer 
types of gravelly and sandy soils. Does well in 
sun or partial shade. 1 Ib., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $12.50. 
(Sow 1 Ib. to 150 sq. ft. of area.) 
Bent (Agrostis tenuis Astoriana) — Especially 
suited to the heavier soils. It spreads from under- 
ground creeping roots which produce a splendid 
upright growth of fine texture and of a rich 
green color. Stands hard usage. Certified Seed: 
1 Ib., $2.25. (Sow 1 Ib. to 350-500 sq. ft. of area.) 
Rye, Pacey’s Pacific Rye (Lolium perenne)—Valu- 
able in lawn as a nurse grass and where quick 
results are desired. Leaves narrow, flat and 
smooth, the under side being glossy. Is also 
known in the Bay District as Pacific Rye. It is a 
short seeded type. more desirable than Australian 
Rye. 1 Ib., 50c; 10 Ibs., $4.50. (Sow 1 Ib. to 100 
sq. ft. of area.) 
White Clover (Trifolium repens)—Of dwarf habit, 
making an excellent turf that stands constant 
tramping. Used considerably in mixtures as a 
nurse crop as it germinates rapidly. 1 Ib., $1.75. 
(Sow 1 Ib. to 200-300 sq. ft. of area.) 


FOR SPECIAL USES 
We have just the right grass seed for every 
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purpose. We can give you special deep- 
rooted grasses for the sloping lawn, the 
ideal grasses for planting on golf courses, 
parks, estates, cemeteries ... or for just 
any other special use. Just tell us what 
you want. 

