Dichondra is a low-growing American plant, native 
to the southeastern part of the United States, from 
Virginia south. It is known botanically as Dichondra 
Repens or D. Repens var. Carolinensis. It makes a 
dense sod by means of runner-like stems, growing 
very close to the ground, but never forms a thick 
mat like Bermuda grass. The kidney-shaped leaves, 
about one-fourth inch wide, and seldom over 11/2 
inches in height, have a rich, dark velvety-green 
color. Dichondra is tough in texture and hard usage 
will not injure the strong turf nor mar its beautiful 
appearance. 
Germain’s Dichondra Seed is Specially Treated 
for Quick Germination 
Due to its naturally hard seed coat, Dichondra seed 
normally does not readily absorb water. But a special 
treatment developed in our seed laboratory now in- 
sures approximately 80 per cent quick germination. 
Germain’s treated seed, under normal growing 
conditions, germinates in six to ten days and does 
away completely with the delayed germination which 
in the past was a serious problem in lawn building. 
Planted in spring or summer, Germain’s treated seed 
will produce a good Dichondra lawn in 70 to 90 days. 
GERMAIN’S KOLORCOAT* DICHONDRA SEED 
Germain’s Kolorcoat Dichondra seed is an impor- 
tant aid to the lawn maker. Since each plant soon 
covers an area four inches square, the seed is scat- 
tered much more thinly than ordinary grass seed. 
Kolorcoat not only protects and stimulates the seeds, 
but due to its color and increased size (Kolorcoat 
Dichondra is 16 times the size of uncoated seed) 
it makes handling and proper spacing much easier 
and prevents unnecessary waste of seed. 
PLANTING A NEW DICHONDRA LAWN 
Dichondra is a strong, resistant plant, tolerant 
of soil conditions and locations. Any average garden 
will grow a good Dichondra lawn. 
Before sowing, prepare the ground as you would 
for a grass lawn. Work up the soil thoroughly, add 
organic matter to the upper four inches if needed, 
and level to a smooth surface. 
Sow the seed broadcast, very sparsely, as each 
plant will cover about four square inches; or drop 
four to six seeds about three inches apart each way. 
Then cover by raking the soil lightly with a garden 
rake. If a mulch is used, peat moss is recommended. 
Water at least once a day for the first week and 
often enough thereafter to keep the soil moist. 
Dichondra develops slowly at first, requiring 70 
to 90 days to produce a good Dichondra lawn. Since 
it is a low growing plant, the weed problem needs 
attention during the early stages, but once estab- 
lished, weed troubles are at a minimum. 
*T. M. Registered 
