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LAWN PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE 
PLANTING TIME 
Lawns may be planted in Merced any time 
in the year. The best planting period is in 
the fall from September to November and in 
the spring from February to May. The fall 
rains, with warm days and cool nights make 
the ideal season for planting, or reseeding 
lawns. 
SOIL PREPARATION 
In preparing the soil it should be worked to 
a uniform depth of at least 8 inches, removing 
rocks and debris. Heavy soil should be light- 
ened by mixing peat moss at the rate of one 
bale to 300 square feet in the top 3 or 4 
inches of soil. Agriculture gypsum at the rate 
of 20 pounds per 100 square feet will also im- 
prove the physical condition of the soil so it 
will not pack. 
Lawn Rollers and Seeders Loaned Free 
for 24 Hours 
FERTILIZATION 
After the ground is prepared apply 4 Ibs. 
of Best garden and lawn (or similar) fertilizer 
to each 100 square feet to insure your new 
lawn all the plant food elements necessary 
for vigorous growth. 
SEED SELECTION 
The selection of seed is very important as 
there are seeds for sun, shade, and wet areas. 
At our garden store you will find all the lead- 
ing grass seed, with special prepared mixes 
for your particular requirements. Our finest 
mixture is the Merced Lawn Mix, a perfect 
blend of blue grass and clover. We also fea- 
ture Exposition Mix, Shade Lawn Mix, Bent 
Mix, Park Green Lawn Mix, Athletic Field 
Mix, Playground Mix and Scott’s Lawn Seed 
in Grass Seed Blends. We have Kentucky 
Blue Grass, Bermuda, Astoria Bent and other 
straight seeds. Let us help you select the 
best seed for your lawn. 
SEEDING 
In seeding your lawn, care should be taken 
to prepare a good seed bed. Rake and level 
your prepared plot and roll with a light weight 
roller. Re-rake your plot and distribute the 
seed evenly at the rate of | Ib. to each 200 
square feet. If a heavier turf is desired use 
1 Ib. to 150 square teet. After seeding sprin- 
kle about Vg inch (or enough to cover the 
seed) of a good grade of Horticulture Peat 
Moss. This aids in retaining moisture and will 
speed seed germination. It will give a better 
seed and fertilizer distribution and keep the 
Peat Moss from blowing or floating away if 
you will lightly rake the seed, Peat Moss and 
fertilizer after planting. Then re-roll your 
pot and water with a fine spray and never let 
the surface dry out. 
MAINTENANCE 
The lawn should not be mowed until it is 
three or four inches high. Thereafter your 
lawn should be cut once a week during the 
growing season. Lawns should be watered 
every other day during the warm weather and 
fertilized in the spring and fall. Don’t neg- 
lect your lawn in the fall. Many people let 
their lawn become too dry this time of the 
year. Stribling’s are prepared to help you 
with all your planting needs. 
GIVE A LIVING GIFT 
for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries and 
Special Occasions 
With a 
GIFT 
CERTIFICATE 
from 
STRIBLING’S 
they can choose 
their own gift 
In our Greenhouse you will find a fine 
selection of Indoor Plants for Home, 
Office and Patio. 
We have a complete line of Pottery, Planters, 
Planter Lamps and Redwood Tubs for 
Indoor Planting. 
Visit the Greenhouse at Our Nursery. 
2-B 
: GARDEN TRACTOR 
GARDEN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 
Stribling’s now have a complete Garden Supply Center with the 
finest garden tools, tractors, lawn mowers, garden hose, sprinklers 
and many other garden items. 
GARDEN FERTILIZERS 
We handle the Best Brand Garden and Lawn Fertilizers, Scotts, 
Steer Fertilizer, Acid Plant Food and all other elements necessary 
for plant growth. 
PEST CONTROL 
We have a special department to handle your pest control problems. 
Bring your pest control problems to our nursery and let us help you 
with simplified pest control. 
