SPRING 1953 33 
HUMUS 
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HC UM VC AD DLON: 2. DUSHEIS Jini ct sareeereiees 17.00 
1 cu. yd. (in 9 bags 2% bushels each)........................ 25.00 
GENERAL SOIL IMPROVEMENT 
To increase the organic content of average soil by 
1% which is the minimum amount recommended, ap- 
ply 40 yards of cultivated humus to one acre and 
thoroughly mix with the top 6 inches of soil. Such an 
application is approximately % of an inch thick 
using one bushel of humus to fifty square feet. Nat- 
urally a clay soil will need a heavier application. 
Cultivated and Prepared 
Invariably the addition of humus or similar organic 
material will improve the physical condition of soil. 
Careful tests of many products resulted in the selec- 
tion of this cultivated humus. Its advantages are 
many—it binds sandy soils—loosens clay soils and is 
extremely useful as a mulch or top dressing. Fur- 
thermore, it increases soil bacteria and releases the 
necessary nitrogen essential to plant growth—stimu- 
lates root growth—provides drainage and prevents 
water logging, but conserves moisture. Being well 
seasoned and correctly prepared it is ready for im- 
mediate use. 
New Lawns 
Prepare the land carefully by thorough drainage and 
deep cultivation. Break up all lumps, remove all 
sticks, stones and other foreign matter. Broadcast 
humus over the entire area to a depth of one-half 
inch. Slightly heavier application for poor land. Add 
Turf Builder as directed. Work the humus thoroughly 
into the top 3 inches of cultivated soil, rake smooth, 
and your soil is then ready for seeding. 
Established Lawns 
Mow entire lawn fairly close. Rake both ways vigor- 
ously with bamboo or fine steel rake to remove all 
dead grass and foreign matter. Loosen surface with 
a heavy spike tooth roller. Spread humus to a depth 
of % inch, mix Turf Builder, and brush into the soil 
so that it penetrates down to the roots. Where the 
spots are very barren replace poor soil with equal 
amounts of humus and topsoil, add the proper quan- 
tity of Scotts grass seed, roll and water. 
Shrub and Flower Borders 
Apply humus 1 to 2 inches thick depending on soil 
conditions, and work thoroughly into the soil imme- 
diately surrounding the plants, to a depth of 4 to 6 
inches, For new plantings several shovelsful thor- 
oughly incorporated with the soil in each hole will 
prove very beneficial. 
