lage LAWN GRASS 
Hou lea make 
a good lawn 
Prepare a good seed bed by dig- 
ging at least 4 or 5 in. deep. 
Establish your land slope to pre- 
vent low spots where water might 
stand, taking care to prevent a 
slope toward the foundation of 
your home which might result in 
seepage under the house. Rake 
and pulverize the soil into uni- 
formly fine condition. Apply fer- 
tilizer at the rate of 40 lbs. per 
1000 sq. ft., and rake it into the 
ground. Sow the seed evenly over 
the area, using about 1 lb. to 200 
sq. ft. It is a good idea to divide 
the seed into two equal parts, 
sowing in one direction with half, 
and cross-wise in the other direc- 
tion with the balance. This in- 
sures a more even distribution of 
seed. Rake again lightly after 
the seed is sown, to cover not 
more than &% in. Roll with a light 
weight lawn roller to firm the soil 
around the seed. Water thor- 
oughly with a very fine spray. 
Use more water than you think 
is necessary, and keep the soil 
moist by daily or more frequent 
watering until the grass is well 
established. Cut your lawn with 
the mower set as high as possible. 
4 CLEAN, WEED-FREE LAWN BEAUTIFIES YOUR HOME 
999 GREEN CARPET MIXTURE 
This mixture is designed for the finest lawns in 
sunny locations for most of the country. It 
contains 68% Kentucky Blue Grass, 25% Red 
Top, 344% Astoria Bent, and 344% Seaside Bent. 
Notice that no cheap fillers such as rye grass ap- 
pear in this mixture. This lawn is all permanent 
grass, and contains no clover. There is no better 
seed. 1 iNoys Sue Oe Sy Tne, 696,25 
10 Ibs. $12.20; 25 Ibs. $30.00 
998 EVERGREEN LAWN MIXTURE 
This fine mixture is designed for the central 
California valleys and other regions where White 
Dutch Clover is desirable in a lawn. The formula 
is 70% Kentucky Blue Grass, 20% Red Top, and 
10% White Dutch Clover. You will notice that 
no cheap annual grasses are included in the mix- 
ture. Only the finest permanent types are used. 
1 Ib. $1.30; 5 Ibs. $6.25; 
10 Ibs. $12.20; 25 Ibs. $30.00 
HOW MUCH SEED? 
You can figure how much lawn 
seed you need from the table be- 
low, which is compiled on the 
basis of 1 pound of seed for 200 
square feet of lawn. 
DICHONDRA 
This is the most satisfactory 
grass substitute yet discovered 
and it actually has some real 
advantages over grass, the 
997 SHADY LAWN MIXTURE 
The fescue used in our Shady Lawn Mixture is 
a shade-loving grass which will thrive in com- 
petition with tree roots. The formula is 50% 
Chewings Fescue, 25% Red Top, 20% Poa Tri- 
vialis, 21%4% Seaside Bent, and 2%% Astoria 
Bent. We publish our formulae because we are 
proud of them and confident of their approval 
by qualified authorities. 1 1b. $1.50; 5 lbs. $7.25; 
10 Ibs. $14.20; 25 Ibs. $35.00 
GREAT GARDENING 
MAKE GARDENING 
250... 10x 25 ei chics among them pein the 
Reis os Lap te 31% fact that you need mow only 
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SODSM MRR bie FS 8 Te grows a little coarse in shade. 
TOO 5h) EEA os BHA We have seed in packages to 
TOOO0CI es 100x100 Rae 50 sow 200 sq. ft. for $1.25. 
CASTOR BEAN MEAL 
Wonderful for lawns, either grass or dichondra, this wholly organic 
fertilizer is made entirely of ground castor oil beans. It provides a 
steady supply of fertility and has some repellent effect on gophers 
and insects. Will not burn plants. 
PEAT MOSS 
Peat is one of the most widely used soil conditioners in the coun- 
try. It helps to hold moisture, to prevent baking and crusting, and 
to combat excessive alkalinity. Often used as a mulch on lawns and 
flower beds. Available in 34 cu. ft. and 134 cu. ft. bags as well as 
in large bales. 
LEAF MOLD 
We have aged and processed this product so that it is just the sort 
of woodland mold that you need most for your lawn and flower 
beds which are lacking in organic matter. Available in either 34 cu. 
ft. bags or large 134 cu. ft. bags. 
PEAT MOSS AND LEAF MOLD 
A happy combination of these two wonderful soil conditions, in 
either 34 cu. ft. or 134 cu. ft. bags. 
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30 THREE GENERATIONS OF WORK IN THE BREEDING, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF SEED—F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, MASTER SEEDSMEN 
AID 
MORE FUN! 
Want prize-winning flowers . . . beautiful lawns, full-foliaged trees, 
shrubs . 
tastier vegetables, too? Follow the lead of millions of 
successful gardeners and use these 3 scientific gardening aids: 
VIGORO 
--. complete balanced plant food supplies plants with 
all of the nourishment they require from the soil. 
End-o-Pest 
. . supplies all the protection most 
gardens need from sucking insects, 
chewing insects and many types ot 
fungus diseases. 
EASIER LAWN SUCCESS 
can be achieved with a 
VIGORO SPREADER! 
A-size to meet every 
need. Economic- 
ally priced. De- 
signed to give} 
years of service. 
Simple to operate. 
End-o-Weed 
. . . improved, selective lawn weed 
killer. Kills leaves, stems, roots and 
all. Apply with new End-o-Weed 
“Side-Spray” applicator. 
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