DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS 
Viburnum Opulus Sterile 
SPIRAEAS or BRIDAL WREATHS 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. Low 3-foot shrub, 
covered with masses of flat topped clusters of 
rosy-red flowers. Summer. Very hardy. 
Gale oleZor 
Spiraea reevesiana, Double Bridal Wreath. 
Hardy shrub with graceful branches, light 
green leaves and masses of showy white 
double flowers of exquisite beauty. Gal. 
SieZon 
Spiraea prunifolia. Grows to 6 ft. Flowers 
white and on well-spaced umbels. Gal. $1.25. 
Spiraea vanhouttei. This well known shrub 
is grown in every part of the country. Hardy 
even in the most severe places, it graces the 
long arching branches with pure white single 
flowers in such profusion as to suggest snow 
banks. Gal. $1.25. 
SNOWBALL 
Viburnum opulus sterile. This well-known 
hardy shrub is easy to grow in California. 
Abundant white globular flowers in May and 
June) Sun. Gala Sile25. 
WEIGELAS 
Weigela Bristol Ruby (Pat. 492). Rich ruby 
red trumpet-shaped flowers all summer. This 
new Weigela is one of the best red varieties 
yet developed. Hardy. Sun. Gal. $1.50. 
Weigela, Eva Rathke. Dwarf form with red 
flowers. Blooms continuously throughout 
summer. Gal. $1.25. 
Weigela rosea. Large clusters of bright pink 
flowers in spring and early summer. Gal. 
$125. 
All Deciduous Shrubs are hardy in California. 
LAWN ROLLERS and SEEDERS 
LOANED FREE for 24 Hours 
MERCED LAWN MIX 
A Perfect Blend of 
BLUE GRASS 
and 
CLOVER 
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. 
FERTILIZATION 
After the ground is prepared apply 2 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 
At our garden store you will find all the 
leading 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 feature Exposition Mix, 
Shade Lawn Mix, Bent Mix, Park Green 
Lawn Mix, Athletic Field Mix, Play- 
ground 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. 
fertilized in the spring and fall. 
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 1 Ib. to each 200 
square feet. If a heavier turf is desired use 
1 Ib. to 150 square feet. After seeding sprin- 
kle about Yg 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 
plot 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 
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 pre- 
pared to help 
you with all 
your planting 
needs. 
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FREES 
