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spreader for this task 
whenever possible or 
practical. 
When using a spread- 
er it 1s recommended 
that seed, fertilizer and 
sand be thoroughly 
mixed together before 
filling the hopper. 
Assuming that 200 
square feet are to be cov- 
ered with each batch, 
use 8 pounds fertilizer 
plus the recommended 
2 NS for 200 square feet and 
LW sufficient sand to fill the 
hopper. Select a balanced 
commercial fertilizer (6-9-6 or 5-10-5) containing 
phosphate as well as nitrogen and potash to insure your 
lawn making a good early start. 
This practice will insure the seed at hand covering 
the total area and will also result in even distribution 
of the fertilizer. The sand will add bulk and tell where 
you have seeded. 
If a spreader is not available, hand broadcast the seed 
and fertilizer. 
It is recommended that the seed mixture to be hand 
sown be divided into five equal parts. Mark the area to 
be sown into four equal sections and sow each section 
with one part of seed. Allow the seed to drop at least 
three feet to insure proper spread and most uniform 
coverage can be obtained by broadcasting half the seed 
in one direction ; the balance at right angles. 
When seeding of these four areas has been com- 
pleted, one portion of the seed will remain unused. In 
the event your calculations were correct, the fifth pack- 
age may be evenly distributed over the entire area or 
retained to seed possible future bare spots. 
After sowing, cover to a depth of 1 to 14 inch with 
fine peat moss, sand or loam, and roll lightly. 
WATERING—Water should be applied to seed bed 
slowly and gently with a very fine spray, thoroughly 
soaking the seeded area. Do not let water puddle on top 
or run at any time as this will tend to wash away the 
seed. Watering should take place as often as weather 
conditions demand. Keep seeded area constantly moist 
for ten days to two weeks, after the first grass seedlings 
appear. Continuing the watering after the first grass 
appears, insures the germination of slower starting 
grasses. This is important because some of our best 
lawn grasses are slow in germinating. A single day's 
neglect may mean drying, crusting of top layer of soil 
and complete loss of the seed. 
