Lawn and Garden Accessories 
Letherman’s 
LAWNS NEED AERATION 
This is not a new or untried theory. Golf Course Super- 
intendents have known for years that compacted soil is 
fatal to good growth of grass roots. ‘Punching’ holes in 
the lawn effects an entry and allows moisture and plant 
food to reach the roots. There are areas in most lawns 
that need aeration badly due to too much walking over 
or one reason or another. The writer knows positively 
what aeration can do in deepening root systems, and deep 
rooted grass can take it when shallow rooted grass is 
dying out in hot dry weather, or is being crowded out by 
Crab Grass and weeds. Aeration is especially de- 
sirable on terraces and sloping areas where it is 
so difficult to water well or apply fertilizer without 
washing down. 
for hard 
Spike Disc Aerator 
The Aeri-forke 
A hand operated tool that has 3 curved spoons 
that are easily pressed into the soil. The spoons are 
16 in. diameter, half round and make openings 
4 to 5 in. deep. They are lifted out easily and the 
soil cores crumble. Strong well made tool. 
Price $7.75. 
The New 1952 Motoraire 
The motorized roller type with retractable tines 
at this writing is priced at $395.00 delivered 
Canton. We will be glad to show you literature 
with full details. 
Lawn Pest Control 
Beetle Grubs cause much dam- 
> age on lawns. They feed on the 
72 grass roots and soon patches of 
“2 brown grass appears. If allowed 
wi to continue the grubs will ruin a 
m/ whole lawn. They usually start 
feeding in May. If you suspect 
rub damage, lift up some of the 
discolored sod and look for them. 
Chlordane, Arsenate of Lead and DDT are all 
good grub controls. We recommend Chlordane 
because it is at least equally effective and it costs 
less per 1000 sq. ft. of area. Chlordane also con- 
trols Chinch Bugs and Ants effectively. Those mate- 
rials may be used right with fertilizer and applied 
with a spreader. Of a 5% Chlordane Dust, 5 Ibs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. is required. It should be well 
soaked in to get the material down to the grass 
roots. 
Use Chlordane as a 5% Dust for dry spreading 
or in wettable powder and liquid form for spraying. 
The 5% Dust may be spread on (5 Ibs. per 1000 
sq. ft.) right along with fertilizer or top dressing. 
It should be well soaked in to get the material 
down to the grass roots. 
5% Chlordane Dust. 5 Ibs. $1.50, 10 to 24 Ibs. 
at 28c Ib., 25 Ibs. to 49 Ibs. at 25c Ib., 50 Ib. 
drum at 20c lb. 
Spike Disc Aerator 
Cultivates and aerates lawns, an operation (easy 
as mowing) essential for deep rooting, vigorous 
grass and healthy green lawns. Especially valuable 
baked areas. Aerators get moisture and fer- 
tilizer down to grass roots. No unsightly tearing up. 
No. 8T. 16 in. rolling width. Tray provided to add 
extra weight. Price $16.80. 
Soil-Ajire 
The Soil-Aire 
The DeLuxe two tined tool takes out 4 inch long 
plugs of soil. It is simple to use, and a half hour 
Whenever you get the chance, will take care of an 
area before you realize it. After an area is ‘‘tined’’ 
an application of humus material and fertilizer 
spread over the surface and brushed in with the 
back of a rake will get a lot of humus down into 
the holes. Then give the area a good soaking. 
The DeLuxe two tined is made to stand long usage. 
The tines are tapered hardened tool steel, and 
may be replaced should it ever become neces- 
sary. It is priced at $6.95. 
Deep Single Tine Model with an 8 inch long tine 
that is valuable to use under trees or around 
evergreens, shrubs and roses. Then applications 
of plant food will really get down to the roots. 
Sells for $4.95. 
A good spreader is 
a good investment 
for every lawn owner 
Salem Spreaders 
Your lawn is much more liable to be fed regu- 
larly and accurately at a minimum of work. 
Easily adjusted-Rubber tired 
Salem 16 in. Spread width 18 in. Capacity 22 Ibs. 
Price $6.95. 
Salem 20 in. Spread width 22 in. Capacity 40 lbs. 
Price $10.95. 
Salem 30 in. Spread width 30 in. Capacity 80 Ibs. 
Price $16.25. 
Salem Heavy Duty. 36 in. spread width. Capacity 
125 lbs. This model has steel tires with 2% in. 
wide tread. Price $33.00. 
Prices all subject to change 
