Through years of experience we have 
learned what kinds of seeds are best adapted 
to this area for lawns. Only the highest 
quality of seeds are offered to our customers. 
The results derived from the use of good seeds 
and careful preparation of the soil will well 
repay you. A sparsely seeded lawn will give 
a chance for weed seeds already in the soil 
to get started. 
Remember, in the preparation of your lawn 
you are planning not only for now but for 
the future. Carefully spade the soil to a 
depth of at least 6 inches, breaking each 
spadeful as it is turned over. When the soil 
can be crumbled with a slap of the spade 
it is in condition to seed. Avoid working 
when it is too damp. If the soil is inclined to 
pack, use a soil conditioner. Add the proper 
amount of fertilizer and some humus such 
as peat moss, if required. 
A light rolling of the lawn to assure perfect 
contact between seed and soil is essential. 
When a roller is not available, a tamper or 
wide board can be used, particularly on 
small areas. 
The best germination results are obtained 
when the soil is kept moist. Water thor- 
oughly, using a fine spray, and continue 
daily until the seed germination is complete; 
this requires 3 to 4 weeks. Then watering 
may be done as needed but always thoroughly. 
Shallow roots develop when too little water 
is used. 
Unsightly weeds or crab grass need not 
mar the beauty of your lawn. We can supply 
you with the necessary products to kill these 
pests without injury to your grass. 
Start the lawn early so that the roots may 
be well established, especially when seeding 
in the spring. A good time to plant a lawn 
is in the early fall. 
SPRINGFIELD SEED COMPANY’S 
LAWN GRASS 
