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HOW TO MAKE A LAWN 
In the making of a lawn, nothing is more important than 
proper preparation of the soil. Grading is often a major project 
and is of great Importance. Once low places are filled in and the 
high spots lowered to make even surfaces or neatly flowing con- 
tours, the topsoil may be conditioned for sowing seed. Six mches 
of good topsoil is recommended, rich in organic matter and well 
fertilized. In many locations, where the soil is lacking in organic 
material, using quantities of good loamy topsoil and peat moss is 
advisable. After forking the lawn area and removing all sticks 
and stones in the process, Emerald Grass Fertilizer should be 
applied at the rate of 50 pounds to each 1000 square feet a few 
days before seed sowing. This is mixed into the soil as the rough 
surface is made smooth by working the soil back and forth with 
a straight-tooth tron rake. 
Second in importance is the use of the best grass seed available. 
Cheaper seed contains many of the less expensive and less per- 
manent grasses and usually proves a bad investment. Labor Is 
the principal cost item in establishing a Iawn, and cost of the 
best seed alone is very insignificant. Seed should be sown 5 pounds 
to 1000 square feet or 1 pound to 200 square feet. Quicker re- 
sults and stiffer competition for weeds will be realized by doubling 
the quantity of seed planted, especially in the spring. Sowing 
should be done when there Is no wind. Seed may be broadcast 
by hand or with a sower, but in either case it is well to divide 
the seed in two equal portions and sow in cross directions to In- 
sure even distribution. The ground should then be raked very 
lightly in one direction to cover the seed slightly. 
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Rolling is recommended immediately after sowing, but in case 
the seeded area becomes wet before this is accomplished, it is 
necessary to wait until the ground is dry, or eliminate rolling 
entirely. Watering the lawn before seed has germinated is not 
advisable unless soil is dry or if there has been Jack of moisture 
after sowing, in which case the sown areas should be sprinkled 
with a light spray. 
The third important factor in establishing a Iawn is early care 
of the seeded area. Without rain, watering is usually necessary 
every few days after grass is established. The soil should be well 
soaked with a fine spray. The Iawn should not be mowed until 
the slower-growing grasses are 3 inches high; it should then be cut 
2 inches high. Later cutting can be shorter, but during July and 
August it is well not to have the cutting blade too low. 
RENEWING ESTABLISHED LAWN 
Maintaining a good turf necessitates frequent renewing, often 
in patches and occasionally mn large areas or an entire Jawn. 
This need not be a very costly operation but should be thorough. 
It is most effectively accomplished in early spring or early fall. 
In a lawn with a considerable number of broad-leaved weeds 
such as plantain and dandelion, at least two applications of a 
2, 4D selective weed killer should be made at two to three-week 
intervals. On Bent grass lawns, 2, 4D should be used very lightly. 
The smaller-leaved weeds must be removed by hand. 
The next step is to scratch the soil between existing plants, 
or better still, aerate with a spike disc cultivator or Sawco Aera- 
tor, so that seeds may have a more favorable bed in which to 
start growth. Grass and soil should not be wet during this step. 
To add nourishment, Sawconure should be used, 50 pounds to 
1000 square feet and Emerald Grass Fertilizer, 20 pounds to 
1000 square feet. Enough loamy topsoil should be spread over 
the area to make an even surface without hiding the grass. 
Leveling may be accomplished by using the back of a rake. 
Lawn seed is then sown, 214 pounds to 1000 square feet, and 
lightly raked in one direction. Care of the seeded Iawn is the 
same as for newly established Iawn. 
CRABGRASS CONTROL 
Crabgrass is one of the most troublesome Iawn pests, becoming 
most serious during July and August. It isan annual easily estab- 
lished from seed that may come from adjoining land. Treatment 
with Tat-C-Lect or Crab-Not is our recommendation, starting 
about the middle of July. Prices will be found on page 99. 
WARRANTY. The Stumpp & Walter Company warrants 
to the extent of the purchase price that Seeds, Plants, 
Shrubs, Trees or Bulbs sold are as described on the con- 
tainer within recognized tolerances. Seller gives no other 
or further warranty, express or implied. 
Prices are Subject to Change 
Copyright 1951 by Stumpp & Walter Co. 
