your 2014 co-op lawn & garden source book

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LET’S GET GROWING!

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Dear Co-op friends,

Welcome to the Co-op Lawn & Garden Source Book.

Since 1945, Co-op has been Tennessee’s most trusted

name for farm supplies. Several years ago, we expanded

our business to include the homeowner, with a

top-quality line of home, lawn and garden products.

The Co-op approach is based on a unique marketing

system. Co-op allows members who put in the their time,

money and goods to own part of the company and share

in its financial success. However, you don’t have to be a

member to enjoy the benefits of the Co-op system. Co-op

offers quality products for everyone.

Your local Co-op is proud to be a part of this system. Our

reputation is built on exceptional products, honest prices

and caring for our customers.

When you buy from Co-op, you get top-quality lawn and

garden products. In addition, you get lots of old-fash-

ioned, common-sense advice and friendly service.

A knowledgeable, well-trained and dedicated staff stands

ready to serve the needs of each and every customer.

This Co-op Lawn & Garden Source Book was developed

to give you specific care and growing tips as well as assist

you in dealing with problems such as insects, weeds and

garden diseases. Keep it handy as a quick reference.

Remember, too, that your local Co-op is an excellent

source when you need advice or answers to horticultural

questions about conditions in your particular area.

We appreciate your trust in Co-op, and we are

encouraged by your continued support of the Co-op

system.

Happy planting!

Your Lawn & Garden Features Nine Steps to a Beautiful Lawn ...................................................3

Choosing the Right Turfgrass for You ...................................5

Turf Science Genetics Lawn Guide ...................................... 6-7

What Kind of Lawn Do You Have? .......................................... 8

Feeding Your Lawn ............................................................................. 9

Cool-Season Lawn Calendar ....................................................... 10

Warm-Season Lawn Calendar .....................................................11

Lawn & Landscape Calendar .......................................................12

The Benefits of Mulch ......................................................................13

Mulches and Soil ..................................................................................13

Miracle Grow ..........................................................................................14

Seymour Brand Tools .................................................................14-15

Corona Brand Tools .......................................................................... 16

Ames Brand Tools .............................................................................. 17

Push, Pull, & Carry Spreaders ................................................... 18

Lawn Aerators & Sweepers .......................................................... 18

Fuel Cans & Accessories ................................................................ 19

Thermometers & Gauges .............................................................20

Watering Cans .......................................................................................20

Water Hoses, Sprinklers, and Nozzles ...................................21

Dalen Brand Products ...................................................................... 22

Lawn & Garden Sprayers .............................................................. 23

Monterey Lawn & Garden Solutions .............................. 24-25

Bonide Lawn & Garden Solutions ....................................26-27

Pest & Disease Control .................................................................... 28

Controlling Insects Tips ................................................................. 29

Controlling Weeds Tips ..................................................................30

Weedalert.com .......................................................................................31

Planning Your Garden Tips ......................................................... 32

Controlling Disease Tips ............................................................... 33

Garden Seed Varieties ................................................................34-39

Garden Seed Planting Guide ......................................................40

This publication is for informational purposes only. Except as otherwise indicated, all items should be available in quantities sufficient to meet a normal demand. At each store manager’s discretion, rain checks may be issued if an item is not available. (Note: Seasonal products such as vegetable seed are available only in limited quantities). We reserve the right to correct errors or omissions without detriment. It is the customer’s duty and responsibility to follow all prod-

uct manufacturer directions for all products purchased from any Co-op location. No warranties or representations are made regarding any of the products in this publication, and we shall not

be responsible for any damages or claims that may result from the use of this information.

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NINE STEPS TO A BEAUTIFUL LAWN

1. Learn. Taking the time to learn about your lawn can save you a lot of time and money. Get a soil test kit from the local county Agricul-tural Extension office and follow directions. Use this information to determine if soil pH needs adjust-ing. Decide if you want to maintain your lawn, improve it or start a new lawn. Identify problems such as dead grass, erosion, bare or thin spots, crabgrass/weeds, poor drainage, high traffic areas, sunny or shady spots, poor growth areas, etc. Determine the square footage of your lawn grass area so that you’ll know roughly how much seed, fertilizer, lime, etc. to buy.

2. Choose. After determining what type of lawn you have, use the infor-mation in this source book to choose the right turfgrass and soil treat-ments for you.

3. Control. Any perennial weeds in your lawn should be controlled with Roundup 10 to 14 days prior to tilling soil. Most annual weeds will be con-trolled when the soil is tilled.

4. Clean up. Remove rock and other debris. Any material more than one inch in size can become a problem. Large concentrations of buried organic material can support fungal growth such as fairy ring.

5. Feed. Apply lime and fertilize using the soil test recommendations. In the absence of a soil test, apply 15-20-10 Tenn-Lawn Aeration Special Starter at 10 to 12 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

6. Prepare. For overseeding, aerate soil, then dethatch to remove dead grass. For new seeding, till soil. Tilling works the fertilizer and pH control materials into the soil and helps new roots grow; the loose surface also makes it easier to smooth and level. After tilling, rake the tilled soil to remove debris brought to the surface.

7. Plant. Apply seed, sprigs, sod or plugs. The least expensive way to establish turf is by seeding cool-season grasses. The best germination temperature for cool-season turfgrasses is from 60 to 85 degrees. The best time

to seed cool-season turfgrasses is in late summer to early fall (Aug. 15 until Oct. 1). The next best time is in mid-to-late spring (March 15 until April 30). Use a seed sower or spreader to distribute the seed evenly, following the recommended seeding rates.

8. Water. Water as necessary to keep top layer of soil moist. This is critical for proper seed growth. The frequency and duration of watering will depend on rainfall and other factors. Ask your local Co-op for recommendations for your area. It is better to water deeply once a week than to sprinkle lightly several times a week. Watering deeply encourages deeper root growth.

9. Groom. Once grass has grown to approximately 3 1/2 inches, it is usually ready for the first mowing. Do not mow too short! Then follow appropriate lawn care procedures for your grass variety and specific conditions. Visit your local Co-op for recommendations.

Growing a beautiful lawn doesn’t have to be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. Follow these nine steps and you’ll be in the green before you know it.

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TURF SCIENCE GENETICS

FIRST CHOICE TALL FESCUE BLEND GRASS SEED

Turf Science Genetics has selected the top-rated turf-type tall fescue varieties from the finest turfgrass breeding programs available, blending them to produce a turfgrass that is supe-rior to the individual varieties planted alone.

This blend is especially wear-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and has a superior disease and insect resistance. First Choice has lower maintenance requirements which means less mowing. And it has better drought tolerance so you have less water usage. If you are looking for a high-quality turfgrass adapted to your area, then First Choice Tall Fescue Blend is the right choice for you.

• Excellentdroughttolerance• Greatdiseaseresistanceincluding brown patch• Fastgermination• Darkgreencolor• Idealforsunorshade• Containspremiumvarieties

Seeding Rate•8to10poundsper1,000squarefeet

Seeding Dates•September15toOctober1•February15toApril15

Seed should be covered no more than 1/2-inch deep. Seedlings should be kept moist until rooted well. First mowing should be when blades reach three inches tall.

SPECS

AquaBond is a revolutionary new seed enhancement that is both plant and environmentally friendly. The concept is designed to give your seed every advantage possible included improved water management, seed survivability, reduced fertilizer leaching, and enhanced seed-to-soil contact.

AQUABOND COATED714013 – 50-LB.714018 – 25-LB.714022 – 10-LB.

UNCOATED180520 – 50-LB.180519 – 25-LB.180518 – 10-LB.

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT TURFGRASS FOR YOU

All turfgrasses are not alike. There are big differences in quality and characteristics that can determine whether you grow beautiful, thick, healthy, green grass or just more problems. That’s why it pays to choose your turfgrass varieties care-fully.

Tennessee is located in a transition zone. Neither cool-season or warm-season turfgrasses can adapt to the state’s mixed climate year-round. The key is to pick the variety or varieties that best match your specific needs. Use the following tips to help in your selection, and visit your local Co-op for expert advice on your particular location.

Cool-season turfgrasses Cool-season turfgrasses grow best during spring and fall months, but may go dormant during hot summer months (depending on temperatures and amount of water available), and normally have a permanent life span. Cool-season grasses include common tall fescue, perennial ryegrass and common Kentucky bluegrass.

Common tall fescue varieties such as Kentucky 31 have been popular low-maintenance lawn grasses in the mid-south. They are heat-tolerant and grow best in areas with mild winters and warm summers.

However, turfgrass researchers

have developed improved varieties of turf-type tall fescue which are quickly replacing the traditional Kentucky 31 fescue. These new varieties, such as First Choice and Confederate Blends, have improved texture, color, disease resistance and drought tolerance. These characteristics make these turf-type tall fescues perfect for low-maintenance showcase lawns in full sun to partial shade in hot, humid or arid climates.

Improved varieties will also survive colder winters than common varieties. Perennial ryegrass is a quick growing variety that is compatible in mixes with Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues. A vigorous grass with shiny, bright green leaves that remain green throughout cool weather, it is frequently used to overseed dormant winter lawns of warm-season grasses.

It has a normal life span of from one to three years, but improved varieties, such as Magnum Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass Blend, live longer and have a greater heat tolerance. Common Kentucky bluegrass is an-other popular cool-season grass due to its adaptability and hardiness. It with-stands heavy foot traffic and play and is extremely hardy in cold winters.

It grows best in full sun. Improved varieties are more disease and insect resistant. Due to Tennessee’s high temperatures and lack of adequate moisture during the summer months,

bluegrass performs best when used as an ingredient in a blend or mix-ture, such as Co-op’s Emerald Green Lawn Mixture.

Warm-season turfgrasses Warm-season turfgrasses are the opposite of cool-season grasses. They flourish in summer heat, but become dormant (turn brown) in cold weath-er. Two common varieties of warm-season turfgrasses are bermudagrass and zoysiagrass.

Savannah Turf-Type bermudagrass is a tough, medium-maintenance, heat-tolerant grass. It has a coarse texture, is low-growing, vigorous and dense. It spreads by rhizomes and thrives in full sun and moist soil.

One of the best grasses for heat and drought tolerance is zoysiagrass. Spreading by thick rhizomes and stolons, it slowly develops into a lush, dense, high-quality lawn. It has a dark green, fine-textured blade. It is a good transitional zone grass that is exceptionally resistant to weeds.

Other options:Consider a low-maintenance variety if you’re away from home a lot or have other heavy demands on your time. If your needs vary a great deal over large sections of your lawn, you may want to consider using different varieties in each of these areas.

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Family of grass seed mixtures & blends SUNNY

Available in 3-lb. , 10-lb., & 25 lb. bags

● Lush green color ● Hardy with long season

color ● Superb traffic tolerance ● Great for homes, parks,

and athletic fields ● Drought, disease, and insect

resistant

SHADY Available in 3-lb. ,

10-lb., & 25 lb. bags ● Long lived, thick turf ● Fine leaf texture ● Rich green color ● Quick establishment ● Great for heavily shaded

areas

SUNNY & SHADY Available in 3-lb. ,

10-lb., & 25 lb. bags ● Drought, disease, and insect

resistant ● Rapid germination and

establishment ● Mixture of improved,

regionally adapted varieties ● Recovers rapidly from stress

SUNSPOT Available in 3-lb. ,

10-lb., & 25 lb. bags ● Excellent for southern climate ● Drought and heat tolerant ● Extremely durable with

excellent wear resistance ● Uniform texture and dense

turf ● Grows well in full sun ● Disease resistant

CHIPMATE Available in 3-lb. ,

10-lb., & 25 lb. bags ● Excellent turf quality ● Superior dark green color ● Improved leaf texture and

density ● Improved disease resistance ● Great choice for overseed-

ing warm season turfgrasses

SUNDANCE Available in 3-lb. ,

10-lb., & 25 lb. bags ● Superior heat tolerance ● Excellent drought tolerance ● Improved dark green color ● Excellent disease resistance ● Fine bladed, dense turf ● Ideal for southern climates ● Very good shade tolerance ● Ability to fill in worn areas

BRANDBRANDBRANDBRANDBRANDBERMUDBERMUDBERMUDBERMUDAAAAGRASS BLENDGRASS BLENDGRASS BLENDGRASS BLEND

BERMUDAGRASS BLEND

BRAND PERENNIALBRAND PERENNIALBRAND PERENNIALBRAND PERENNIALBRAND PERENNIALRRRRYEGRASS BLENDYEGRASS BLENDYEGRASS BLENDYEGRASS BLEND

RYEGRASS BLEND

MIXMIXMIXMIXMIX

MIXMIXMIXMIXMIX

MIXMIXMIXMIXMIX BRAND HEABRAND HEABRAND HEABRAND HEABRAND HEATTTTTTTOLERANT MIXOLERANT MIXOLERANT MIXOLERANT MIX

TT TOLERANT MIX

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TSG Seed Information Chart SUNNY MIXTURE

PLANTING PLANTING MOWING INGREDIENTS ADAPTATION USE DATE RATE HEIGHT

3-Way Tall Full Sun Lawns, Parks, Spring: New Establishment: 3-4” Fescue Blend Athletic Fields, Mar-May 6-8 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

Recreation Areas Fall: Existing Lawn:

Sept-Oct 3-4 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

SUNSPOT BRAND BERMUDAGRASS BLEND PLANTING PLANTING MOWING

INGREDIENTS ADAPTATION USE DATE RATE HEIGHT Bermudagrass Full Sun Lawns, Parks, May-July New Establishment: 1-2”

Blend Athletic Fields, 1-3 lbs./1000 sq. ft. Golf Courses,

Recreation Areas Existing Lawn: 0.5-1.5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

CHIPMATE BRAND PERENNIAL RYEGRASS BLEND PLANTING PLANTING MOWING

INGREDIENTS ADAPTATION USE DATE RATE HEIGHT 3-Way Perennial Full Sun- North: Lawns, Spring: New Establishment: 1-2” Ryegrass Blend Shade Parks, Athletic Fields Mar-May 3-5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

Existing Lawn: South: Overseeding Fall: 1.5-2.5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

Warm Season Sept-Oct Grasses (Fall) Overseeding warm season grasses:

6-20 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

SUNNY & SHADY MIXTURE PLANTING PLANTING MOWING

INGREDIENTS ADAPTATION USE DATE RATE HEIGHT Tall Fescue, Full Sun, Lawns, Parks, Spring: New Establishment: 2-4”

Perennial Rye- Partial Recreation Mar-May 5-7 lbs./1000 sq. ft. grass, Kentucky Shade Areas

Bluegrass, Chew- Fall: Existing Lawn: ing Fescue, Creep- Sept-Oct 2.5-3.5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

ing Red Fescue

SHADY MIXTURE PLANTING PLANTING MOWING

INGREDIENTS ADAPTATION USE DATE RATE HEIGHT Tall Fescue, Full Shade Lawns, Parks, Spring: New Establishment: 2-4” Perennial Recreation Mar-May 4-6 lbs./1000 sq. ft. Ryegrass, Areas

Creeping Red Fall: Existing Lawn: Fescue, Sept-Oct 2-3 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

Hard Fescue

SUNDANCE BRAND HEAT TOLERANT MIXTURE PLANTING PLANTING MOWING

INGREDIENTS ADAPTATION USE DATE RATE HEIGHT 90% Tall Full Sun, Lawns, Parks, Spring: New Establishment: 3-4” Fescue, Partial Recreation Mar-May 5-7 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

10% Solar Shade Areas Green Kentucky Existing Lawn:

Bluegrass 3-4 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

* Ingredients and percentages vary by geographic area.

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WHAT KIND OF LAWN DO YOU HAVE?Your lawn is different from everybody else’s, so the first step you should take before attempting to improve your lawn is get to know it. These easy steps will help you select the right lawn care products for your needs.

1. Soil test. Before you do anything else, take samples of your soil for testing. You can pick up a soil test kit at your local county Agricultural Extension office.

2. Decide what you want to do. a. Maintain your existing lawn. b. Improve your existing lawn. c. Start a new lawn.

3. Determine what problems you have. Check for patches of dead grass, erosion, bare or thin spots, crabgrass/weeds, poor drainage, high traffic areas, very sunny or shady spots, poor growth areas.

4. Determine the size of your lawn. Draw a rough sketch of your lawn on graph paper (rectangle, square, wedge, etc.). Draw in your house, driveway, sidewalks, flower and vegetable beds, trees, outbuildings, etc. This will help you determine areas where you don’t want grass. To calculate the square footage of your actual lawn grass area, use the following formulas:

a. Determine the area of your lot. Length _____ ft. x width _____ ft. = Lot area _____ sq. ft.

b. Determine the area of the non-grass areas. House: length _____ ft. x width _____ ft. = House area _____ sq. ft. + other non-grass areas (_____ sq. ft.) = Non-grass area _____ sq. ft.

c. Determine the area of your lawn. Lot area (a) _____ sq. ft. - Non-grass area (b) ______ sq. ft. = Grass area ______ sq. ft.

Area Measurement Equivalents1 ft. x 1 ft. = 1 sq. ft.; 3 sq. ft. x 3 sq. ft. = 9 sq. ft. = 1 sq. yd.; 1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.

SolutionsNow that you’ve identified your lawn needs and problems, read on to pick the right seed, fertilizer and soil conditioners for your lawn. Don’t forget to stop by your local Co-op if you have any questions.

First Choice Tall Fescue BlendFirst Choice Tall Fescue offers the professional turf manager and homeowner a tall fescue that can be relied upon for a quality turf throughout the year. First Choice is especially wear-tolerant, drought tolerant, and has superior disease and insect resistance. First Choice has lower maintenance requirements which means less mowing. It also has a better drought tolerance so you have less water usage. If you are looking for a high-quality turfgrass adapted to your area, this First Choice Tall Fescue Blend is the right choice for you.180518 .............. 10 lbs. 180519 ........... 25 lbs. 180520 ......... 50 lbs.

Chipmate Perennial Rygrass BlendChipmate is a three-way blend of elite turf-type perennial ryegrasses that will pro-duce a dense, fine-textured, dark green turf. Chipmate will germinate and establish quickly to provide good ground cover and discourage weed intrusion. It also has good disease resistance, including brown patch and dollar spot. Chipmate’s versatil-ity also makes it an excellent choice for overseeding warm-season grasses to have that beautiful green lawn year-round.180464 ...............10-lb.180465 ...............25-lb.180515 ................50-lb.

Turf Science Genetics Sunny/Shady MixSunny/Shady lawn mixture is a blend of top turf fescues as well as turf-type perennial ryegrass. This combination makes it a very suitable choice for those areas in your lawn that are exposed to both sun and shade during the course of the day.180554 .............. 3 lbs. 180555 ...........10 lbs.

Turf Science Genetic Shady MixShady Mix is a mixture of improved turf-type perennial ryegrasses, fine fescues and Kentucky bluegrasses that perform best in full sun to light shade. Shady Mix germinates quickly to form a uniformly dense, fine-textured, dark green turf that is not only pleasing to the eye, but durable as well.180552 .............. 3 lbs. 180553 ...........10 lbs.

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Regular applications of fertilizer are critical to establishing and maintaining a good lawn. Fertilizers are usually labeled with three numbers, such as 15-20-10. Each number designates a percentage, by weight, of the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or N-P-K. Phosphorus is needed to get new grasses off to a good start, so for new lawns, select a fertilizer high in phosphorus (P).

Established lawns need more nitrogen and less phosphorus, so select a balance higher in nitrogen (N). Potassium (K) helps grasses increase resistance to various diseases and drought. The results of the soil test for your lawn will help you determine the correct balance of nutrients for your lawn.

Fertilizers are available in two categories: organic or inorganic. Organic fertilizers range from traditional cow manures and fish emulsions to exotic sources like bat guano. These fertilizers are naturally slow-release, but are not always balanced and may not release their nutrients during the growing season of your turfgrasses.

Inorganic fertilizers, such as Co-op’s Tenn-Lawn Slow-Release fertilizers, are manufactured from minerals and are the most widely used. Nutrients are coated with sulfur and released over time by the action of water and soil microbes. They are easy to apply and require less frequent applications than organic fertilizers.

It is important to fertilize when your

turfgrass is actively growing. Cool-season grasses grow best when the temperature is between 60 and 75 degrees. In contrast, warm-season grasses grow best when the temperature is between 80 to 90 degrees.

Co-op’s Tenn-Lawn Slow-Release fertilizers offer Tennessee homeowners a total fertilization program. Regardless of what type of grass you have in your lawn, we have an analysis that’s right for you.

We have blended the proper combinations of quickly and slowly available nitrogen, along with the highest quality of phosphorous, potassium and micronutrients.

FEEDING YOUR LAWN

21-8-12Slow-Release Fertilizer• Idealproductforcool-season

grasses or as a general-use fertilizer.

• Contains35%slow-releasenitrogen from sulfur-coated urea, alongwith2%iron,whichextendsthe greening period 8-10 weeks.

• Carriesafullcomplementof micronutrients to ensure a healthy lawn.

• Uniformparticlesizepromotesaneven, free-flowing spread pattern.

• Applyatrateof5lbs.per 1,000 sq. ft.

• Onebagcovers8,000sq.ft.98455

24-4-12Slow-Release Fertilizer• Idealproductforwarm-season

grasses (Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, etc.) or as a general-use fertilizer.

• Promotesathick,vigorouslawn.• Contains50%slow-releasenitrogen

from sulfur-coated urea to keep lawns green for extended periods.

• Sulfurinthisproductwillimproveplant health and vigor.

• The1%levelofironwillhelpwithfast green-up.

• Applyatrateof4lbs.per 1,000 sq. ft.


42-0-0Sulfur-Coated Urea• Eitherinsolubleorslowly

soluble in water.• Duetoitsgradualrelease,can

be used less frequently than quick-release products like ammonium nitrate.

• Plantsshowslowinitialresponse, eliminating excessive mowing.

• Producesamoreuniformgrowth response and reduces fertilizer loss from leaching.

• Applyatrateof2.5lbs.per 1,000 sq. ft.


15-20-10Aeration Special Starter• Ideallysuitedforstartinganewlawn

or renovating an established one.• Containsahigherlevelof

phosphorous that is especially needed by young lawn grasses for the development of a strong and fibrous root system.

• Thisproducthas35%ofitsnitrogenderived from slow-release sulfur-coated urea to lessen the possibility of foliar burn.

• Onnewlawns,apply10-12lbs.per 1,000 sq. ft.

• Mixintothesoiltoadepthof6inches.• Onebagcovers4,000sq.ft.• Onestablishedlawns,apply7-8lbs.per

1,000-sq. ft. in early spring or fall.• Onebagcovers5,700sq.ft.98454

TENN-LAWN FERTILIZER VARIETIES

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A cool-season lawn will remain lush and green throughout the colder months, but only if it is well-maintained. The following calendar will help you select and apply products specific to your needs for each month of the growing season. For example, if your cool-season lawn is weed-free, in March you will only need to apply fertilizer to your lawn. If you wish to control weeds, you will need to select one of the products listed for either pre-emergent weed control (before the weed has sprouted) or post-emergent weed control (after the weed has sprouted). For more information, visit the lawn experts at your local Co-op.

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Cool-Season Lawn Calendar

Footnotes (refer to labels)1. Fertilizer application only. 2. Fertilizer application with weed control. Select one from list.

A cool-season lawn will remain lush and green throughout the colder months, but only if it is well-maintained. The following calendar will help you select and apply products specific to your needs for each month of the growing season. For example, if your cool-season lawn is weed-free, in March you will only need to apply fertilizer to your lawn. If you wish to control weeds, you will need to select one of the products listed for either pre-emergent weed control (before the weed has sprouted) or post-emergent weed control (after the weed has sprouted). For more information, visit the lawn experts at your local Co-op.

3. Weed control only. Select one from list.4. Insect control only. Select one from list.

Coverage Month Function Item No. Product Description Size (sq. ft.) Footnotes

March Fertilization 98455 21-8-12 Slow-Release w/ Iron 40 lb. 8,000 1 Pre-emergent 148045 H. J. 22-0-6 w/.86% Team, 40% Slow Release 50 lb. 12,500 2 Pre-emergent 46458 Balan 2.5% Granular 40 lb. 22,000 3 Pre/Post-emergent 190588 Dimension .25% 50 lb. 22,000 3 Pre-emergent 55558 Tupersan 4.6 Granular 20 lb. 10,000 3 Pre/Post-emergent 148047 H. J. 20-4-10 w/.13 Dimension & 33% Slow Release

50 lb. 11,000 2

Post-emergent 148052 H. J. 25-4-8 w/ Trimec 20% Slow Release 50 lb. 12,500 2

April Weed Killer 55633 Trimec Lawn Weed Killer qt. 8,000 3 Weed Killer 144639 Bonide Weed Beater pt. 4,000 3 Insect Control 144582 Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules 10 lb. 5,000 4 Insect Control 42663 Sevin 2% Insect Granules 10 lb. 4,292 4 Pre/Post-emergent 148048 H. J. 12-0-12w/.13 Dimension & 40% Slow Release 50 lb. 11,000 2 Pre-emergent 148046 H. J. 11-3-11 w/.86 Tea 50 lb. 12,500 2

May Pre-emergent 46458 Balan 2.5% Granular 40 lb. 22,000 3 Insect Control 144582 Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules 10 lb. 5,000 4 Insect Control 42663 Sevin 2% Insect Granules 10 lb. 4,292 4

June-July Insect Control 144582 Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules 10 lb. 5,000 4 Insect Control 42663 Sevin 2% Insect Granules 10 lb. 4,292 4

Aug.-Sept. Lawn Seeding 80415 Confederate Brand Tall Fescue 10 lb. Lawn Seeding 80416 Confederate Brand Tall Fescue 50 lb. Fertilization 98454 15-20-10 Aeration/Starter Special 40 lb. 5,700 1

October Fertilization 98455 21-8-12 Slow-Release w/ Iron 40 lb. 8,000 1 Pre/Post-emergent 190588 Dimension .25% 50 lb. 22,000 3

November Fertilization 198010 42-0-0 Sulfur-Coated Urea 40 lb. 16,800 1

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Your warm-season lawn will stay green throughout the warm-er months, but will likely go dormant when the weather gets colder. The following calendar will help you select and apply products specific to your needs for each month of the growing season. For example, if your warm-season lawn is weed-free, in May, you will only need to apply fertilizer to your lawn. If you wish to control weeds, you will need to select one of the products listed for either pre-emergent weed control (before the weed has sprouted) or post-emergent weed control (after the weed has sprouted). For more information, visit the lawn experts at your local Co-op.

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Warm-Season Lawn Calendar

Footnotes (refer to labels)1. Fertilizer application only. 2. Fertilizer application with weed control. Select one from list.

3. Weed control only. Select one from list.4. Insect control only. Select one from list.

Your warm-season lawn will stay green throughout the warmer months, but will likely go dormant when the weather gets colder. The following calendar will help you select and apply products specific to your needs for each month of the growing season. For example, if your warm-season lawn is weed-free, in April, you will only need to apply fertilizer to your lawn. If you wish to control weeds, you will need to select one of the products listed for either pre-emergent weed control (before the weed has sprouted) or post-emergent weed control (after the weed has sprouted). For more information, visit the lawn experts at your local Co-op.

CoverageMonth Function Item No. Product Description Size (sq. ft.) Footnotes

March Pre/Post-emergent 148048 H. J. 12-0-12 w/.13 Dim. 40% Slow Release 50 lb. 11,000 2

Pre-emergent 148046 H.J. 11-3-11 w/.86% Team Pro 50 lb. 12,500 2

Pre-emergent 46458 Balan 2.5% Granular 40 lb. 22,000 3

April Weed Killer 55633 Trimec Lawn Weed Killer qt. 8,000 3 Weed Killer 144639 Bonide Weed Beater pt. 20,000 3 Weed Killer 144661 Bonide Weed Beater qt. 8,000 3 Post-emergent 19048 H.J. 10-6-4 w/Triamine 40 lb. 10,000 2 Post-emergent 148052 H. J. 25-4-8 w/Trimec 20% Slow Release 50 lb. 12,500 2 Insect Control 144582 Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules 10 lb. 5,000 4 Insect Control 42663 Sevin 2% Lawn Insect Granules 10 lb. 4,292 4 Pre-emerge 148045 22-0-6 w/.86% Team Pro & 40% Slow Release 50 lb. 12,500 2 Pre/Post-emerge 148047 20-4-10 w/.13 Dimension & 33% Slow Release 50 lb. 11,000 2 Pre-emergent 190588 Dimension Granules 0.25G 50 lb.

May Fertilization 98453 24-4-12 50% Slow-Release & 1% Fe 40 lb. 10,000 1

Preemergent 46458 Balan 2.5% Granular 40 lb. 22,000 3

Insect Control 144582 Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules 10 lb. 5,000 4

Insect Control 42663 Sevin 2% Lawn Insect Granules 10 lb. 4,292 4

June-July Fertilization 198010 42-0-0 Sulfur-Coated Urea 40 lb. 16,800 1

Sept. Fertilization 98455 21-8-12 Slow-Release w/ Iron 40 lb. 8,000 1

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LAWN & LANDSCAPE INFO & CALENDAR

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MarchWhen winter is over and temperatures begin to rise, rake your

lawn vigorously to rid it of debris and to help stimulate new growth in the existing grass. You may want to fill in bare spots that don t̓ naturally mend themselve and continue with your annual lawn care program of regular feedings.

Fertilize with Tenn-Lawn 21-8-12 Slow Release w/Iron and apply a pre-emergent crabgrass control product such as Balan 2.5% Granular (#46458) or Tupersan 4.6% Granular (#55558). You can also spread a combination fertilizer/herbicide product such as Howard Johnson s̓ 22-0-6 with Team Pro (#148045). April

If broadleaf weeds become a problem, use a herbicide such as Trimec Lawn Weed Killer (#55633) or Bonide Weed Beater (#144639).

NovemberFertilize with Tenn-Lawn 42-0-0 Sulfur-Coated Urea (#198010).

December-FebruaryEven though your cool-season lawn will go into dormancy during

the winter, don t̓ treat it as if it s̓ dead. Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind:

• Keep leaves and other debris on the lawn to a minimum. It can prevent much-needed sunlight from getting to the grass.

• While the lawn is frozen or snow-covered, keep traffic over it to a minimum. Frequent walking across a frozen lawn can wear it out.

• Avoid driving a car or any other heavy machinery on your lawn.• Avoid using salt to melt driveway and sidewalk snow and ice

— this will leave brown spots along the borders where melted ice runs off and burns plant roots. Instead, try using sand, kitty litter, or, better still, bird seed for traction. Youʼll stay on your feet, and your feathered friends will reward you with their presence. If you must melt the ice, try one of the chemical ice melters on the market that are reported to be safer for grass

May-AugustInsects are most active in the summer, and your lawn is likely heat-

stressed and at its most vulnerable stage. Apply an insect control product such as Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granule (#144582) or Sevin 2% Lawn Insect Granule (#42663) to control critters like ants, ticks, fleas, chiggers, clover mites, sod webworms, and others.

Don t̓ mow too low during the dog days of summer. Raise the deck of your mower a notch from the level you were using in the spring and early summer. Three inches is a good height for mid-summer cuttings. When the cooler, wetter fall weather returns, you can lower the deck again to 2 to 21/2 inches.

Avoid fertilizing in mid-to-late summer. Your lawn is doing its best to survive the summer heat and shouldn t̓ be encouraged to put on new growth.

MarchApply a pre-emergent herbicide, like Balan 2.5% Granular

(#46458), for crabgrass control. April

Apply a broadleaf weed killer such as Trimec Lawn Weed Killer (#55633) or Bonide Weed Beater for Southern Lawns (#144559). May-June

Zoysia should be seeded during this timeframe. Seeding in July or later can leave new plants susceptible to winter freeze dam-age. The recommended seeding rate is from one to two pounds per 1,000 square feet.

Zoysia sod may be transplanted at any time of year, but several weeks are required before the lawn can withstand traffic.

Apply Tenn-Lawn 24-4-12 Slow-Release fertilizer (#98453) and a pre-emergent herbicide, like Balan 2.5% Granular (#46458).

September-OctoberFertilize with Tenn-Lawn 21-8-12 Slow-Release w/Iron

(#98455) and mow your lawn to a height of approximately 3 1/2 inches. As cold weather approaches, lower the regular cutting height of your mower by one notch. Remember: Unless you are renovating your lawn, never take off more than one third of the leaf surface at one time. This can stress the plant and introduce disease, such as brown patch.

Nowʼs the time for starting and renovating lawns. If you havenʼt aerated your lawn in a couple of years, it probably needs it, particularly in high-traffic areas where soil compaction occurs. Aera-tion allows oxygen to penetrate the root zone and gives new seed a great place to germinate. TFC specialists recommend using a core aerator and spreading Tenn-Lawn 15-20-10 Aeration Special Starter (#98454) fertilizer. On new lawns, apply 10-12 pounds per 1,000 square feet and mix into soil to a depth of six inches. On established lawns, apply 7-8 pounds per square feet.

September-OctoberFertilize with Tenn-Lawn 24-4-12 Slow-Release (#98453).

One bag covers 10,000 square feet. Begin to gradually raise the height of your mower blade to 11/2 to 2 inches by winter. This will promote root growth, conserve energy reserves, and provide greater insulation against low temperatures during winter dormancy.

In bermudagrasses, this is a good time to check for excessive thatch buildup accumulated from clippings and debris. Cut a small triangle in the turf with a knife, remove the plug, and observe the thatch layer. If it exceeds 3/4 inch, mechanical dethatching next spring is in order. November-February

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The Benefits of MulchMulch serves a number of purposes in today’s landscaping needs. Not only does it add a pleasing, dark color for contrast around trees, shrubbery and flower beds, it can also greatly reduce the amount of time and labor required for maintenance. Mulch also provides the following environmental benefits:1. Reduces soil moisture loss due to evaporation.2. Minimizes temperature fluctuations in the root zone. 3. Protects surface soil from erosion and dispersion by rain.4. Minimizes weed growth by smothering action and/or light reduction.5. Reduces tendency for splashing of soil and disease organisms onto foliage.

Which mulch is right for me?When selecting a mulch, consider the availability of the material, the cost, the benefit to the soil, the appearance, its durability, how quickly it decomposes and how comparatively weed-free it is.

Pine bark products are small decorative chunks or nuggets of bark. They can function as ground cover and are great for weed control and retaining moisture.

Hardwood and cypress mulches are used in much the same way, but both of these products are “shredded,” allowing the mulch to cling a little better to itself, forming more of a unit in your mulch bed. Hardwood mulch is darker than cypress, which is more of a beige or blonde color.Our fine-textured black satin mulch, developed by Paygro, has a deep, rich color that gives all of the above benefits in addition to adding a beautiful, dark contrast to your landscape.

How much mulch do I need? There is a formula to help you with this question.

1. Find square footage of area to cover (multiply length x width). 2. Divide square footage by 324 (sq. ft. ÷ 324).3. Multiply this number by the depth (in inches) you plan to cover (approximately 2 to 4 inches). This figure equals the cubic yards needed to complete the task. One cubic yard = 27 cubic feet (or nine 3-cu. ft. bags).

Example: Area to cover is 20 ft. x 5 ft. and the depth will be 4 inches.

1. Length (20 ft.) x width (5 ft.) = 100 sq. ft. 2. Square footage (100) ÷ 324 = .3087. 3. .3087 x depth (4) = 1.23 cubic yards (or approximately 11 3-cu. ft. bags).

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pINE BARK LANDSCApE NUGGETSLong-lasting, large-size, decorative chunks. Retains soil moisture. Great for insulation and weed control. 2-cu.-ft. bag.87032

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ORGANIC VALLEY pOTTING MIX1244363 ..........8 QT.

1244364 ..........16 QT.

1244365 ..........1.5 CU. FT.

MOO-NUREORGANICCOMpOST713045 ............25 LBS.

185834 ............50 LBS.

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MIRACLE•GRO pOTTING MIX• Convenientandeasy,containsallthenecessary ingredients container plants need to thrive and flourish.

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Miracle-Gro® GARDEN, FLOWER,VEGETABLE SOIL – 1-CU. FT.A complete garden soil for outdoor, in-ground use—Ideal for annuals, perennials and all types of vegetables. Ideal for annuals and perennials as well as all types of vegetables. All-in-one mix with Miracle-Gro gives outdoor gardens their best start. Promotes sturdy roots for more vigorous plant growth.185999

Miracle-Gro® MoistureControl potting Mix Grows plants twice as big as ordinary potting soil. Absorbs33%morewater!Feedsplantsupto6monthswith Miracle-Gro® Continuous Release plant food. Enriched with MicroMax® nutrients for hearty, vigorous plants. Fertilizer Analysis: 0.21-0.07-0.14720960

Miracle-Gro® Seed Starting MixLightweight premium mix excellent for germinating vegetable, flower and herb seeds- and for starting leaf, stem and root cuttings. Specially formulated for fast root development. Feeds instantly with Miracle-Gro® Plant Food to help build strong roots Enriched with MicroMax® nutrients for hearty, vigorous plantsFertilizer Analysis: .05-.05-.05 721433

185998 ...... 1 CU. FT.710445 MOISTURE CONTROL 1 CU. FT.

185993 ...... 2 CU. FT.185994 ...... 8 QUART185995 ...... 16 QUART

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SEYMOUR BOW RAKE – 60” HANDLE129542

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AMES ROUNDTRUE AMERICA26-IN. pOLYRAKE1038771

AMES 8-IN. SHRUB RAKE– CLOG-FREE DESIGN1175943

AMES ROUNDTRUE AMERICABOW RAKE– 14”1038768

AMES ROUNDTRUE AMERICABOW RAKE– FIBERGLASSHANDLE1038769

AMESTRUE AMERICAHOE1038766

AMESBLACKLANDFORGED HOE1057526

AMES6-CU. FT. STEEL TRUE TEMpER WHEELBARROW1188106

TRANSpLANTER WITH EZ GRIp29091

POLY PRO BRAND

BLACKTUFFY SHOVEL6801056

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SpRITZER GARDENDUSTER• Spraythebottomofleavesforaphids without bending over.• AngledtipoftheSpritzerGarden Duster/Sprayer allows the operator to easily apply materials without kneeling or crawling.717486

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pOLY pUSH SpREADER - HOLDS 80 LBS.• Rustproofhighvolume1,900cu.in.capacityhopper• Large10”heavy-dutypolywheelsfortheroughest of lawns.• Ratecontrollocatedhighonthehandleforprecise settings.118784

pOLY pUSH SpREADER - HOLDS 65 LBS.• Deeplugpolywheels.• Expoxypowder-coatedchassis.• Highspeedgearbox.712041

HANDHELD pOLY TOW SpREADER - HOLDS 80 LBS.• Large10”heavy-dutypolywheelsfortheroughest of lawns.• Ratecontrollocatedhighonthehandleforprecise settings.118771

SHOULDER SEEDER WITHNYLON BAG - HOLDS 20 LBS.• Contouredmoldedbase.• Adjustableshoulderstrap.• Rockingagitator. • Springloadedshut-off.118799

HANDHELD pOLY SpREADER• Adjustableratecontrol.• High-speedhandcrankgearbox.• 5-YearLimitedWarrant.y• Ergonomichandleandscoopfrontdesign.118782

HIGH-WHEELCULTIVATOR• Idealforamultitudeof garden jobs, from light plowing and hilling to furrowing and cultivating.18789

pUSH GARDENSEEDER WITHpLATES• Gardenseederdesignedfor easy, efficient, effective planting. • Automaticallyspaces seeds at ideal intervals.• Tough,weather-resistant construction; assembly required. 18783

COMMERCIALpUSHBROADCASTSpREADER• Holds130lbs.• Heavy-dutyplasticbody construction.• 15-in.treadedturftires,• Comeswithraincover.114793

GARDEN SEEDER• Twoheavy0dutyside-by-sidehoppers permit simutaneously planting and fertilizing.• Includesstoragepouchand6 seed plates.• Holdsupto5lbs.ofseed.114774

AERATOR WITH 40-IN. pLUGGER• Holdsupto150lbs.• 12-gaugesteeltray.• 7-in.semi-pneumatic tires.114775 AERATOR

SpIKE/ DROp SpREADER– 42”118597

DETHATCHER– 40”714631

LAWN SWEEpER• 45-in.tow-behindmodel.• Heightadjustment.• 18-cu.ft.capacity.114773

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5-GALLON ASO DIESEL CAN1074552

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EAGLE 5-GALLON DIESEL SAFETY CAN1081364

AERATOR SpIKE/ DROp SpREADER– 42”118597

LAWN SWEEpER• 45-in.tow-behindmodel.• Heightadjustment.• 18-cu.ft.capacity.114773

FUNNEL FOR SAFETY CANS1068758

1/2 pT. FUNNEL1074553

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SUpER FUNNEL1074555

2 QT. FUNNEL1074556

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GARDEN THERMOMETERS BY HEADWINDS – FEATURES HORSE, BARN, AND pATRIOTIC SELECTIONS1083961 .... HORSE1083962 .... BARN1083963 .... AMERICAN BARN

1083964 .... GREEN TRACTOR1083965 .... RED TRACTOR1083973 .... AMERICAN FLAG

EZ READTHERMOMETER1083960

CLASSIC JUMBOEZ READRAIN GAUGE1083972

BASIC RAINGAUGE1083956

CHANEYRAIN GAUGE22705

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10-QT. GALVANIZEDSpRINKLINGCAN127006

8-QT. GALVANIZEDSpRINKLINGCAN127005

AMES 2-GALLON pOLYWATERINGCAN1038784

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BASIC RAINGAUGE1083956

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TELESCOpINGXL-COVERAGESpRINKLER• Long-lastingmetalhead construction.• Three-legtelescoping tripod reaches height of 58 inches.• Spikefeetforaddedstability.115759

OSCILLATINGSpRINKLER• Coversupto3,500sq.ft.• 17solidbrassjetsareset into an aluminum tube for dependability and long life.115746

METAL HEADSLEDSpRINKLER• Coversupto5,800sq.ft.• Impulsearmsaveswater by eliminating back and side splash.• Providesfullorpartialcoverage.115755

METALHEADSpIKESpRINKLER• Coversupto5,800sq.ft.• Impulsearmsaveswater by eliminating back and side splash.• Heavy-dutydiecastzinc triple spike base with foot step.115754

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pOLYHEADSpIKESpRINKLER• Coversupto5,800sq.ft.• Impulsearmsaveswater by eliminating back and side splash.• Polymertriplespikebase with foot step.115750

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NEVERKINKHEAVY-DUTY HOSE• Guaranteednottokink or tangle.• High-burststrength.714760 ...... 5/8 x 25 ft.714755 ...... 5/8 x 50 ft.714756 ...... 5/8 x 75 ft.714757 ...... 5/8 x 100 ft.

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NATURAL ENEMYSCARECROWGREAT HORNEDOWL• Helpsrepelbirdsandpestswhile adding charm to any garden.• 16inchestallandhand-painted for effectiveness and realism.85918

ROTATING HEADOWL• Headbobsandturnsingentle breezes.• 18inchestallandhand-painted for effectiveness.85904

INFLATABLE OWL• Helpsprotectfruittrees,berries, and vegetable gardens.• 2-ft.inlengthwheninflated.87094

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DALEN BIRD NETTING 14’ X 45’• Bird-XNettingProtectsfruittrees,berrybushes and vegetables from thieving birds, squirrels, rabbits and other garden pests. This tough, durable polypropylene bird netting mesh is considered the inchultimate protection inch by gardening authorities. 3/4 inch mesh provides maximum protection without harming birds and small animals.715372

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CHApIN GARDENSpRAYERS150190 ...... 1 GALLON150191 ...... 2 GALLON150192 ...... 3 GALLON

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WEED IMpEDE• Twoactiveingredientsprovide both pre- and postemergence weed control.• Controlsexistingweedsand goes into the soil to prevent new weeds from emerging.Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 4/1GAL, 1150379, 1150380, 1150381

SLUGGO pLUS• KillsSnails&Slugs• Canbeusedaroundpets& wildlife.• Ironphosphateoccursinsoil.• Easy-to-usegranular formulation.• Remainseffectiveafterrainor sprinkling.• Maybeusedupto&including day of harvest.Available in 6/2.5LB1150459

ONCE A YEARINSECT CONTROL II•EasyToUse–MixinWater& Pour Around Tree/Shrub.•ControlsEmeraldAshBorers.•KillsInsects&PreventsNew Infestations.•SystemicInsecticideIs Absorbed Through the Roots, Carried Up into the Plant & Won’t Wash Off.Available in 12/1QT, 4/1GAL1150442, 1150443

BUG BUSTER II•ControlsLawn,Ornamental, and Outdoor House and Garden Pests.• OneApplicationKillsBeetles (including Japanese Beetle), Cicadas, Caterpillars (including Tomato Hornworm), Ants, Fleas, Ticks (including ticks that may carry Lyme disease) & other Lawn & Garden Nuisance Insects.Available in 12/1PT, 12/16OZ RTS1150449, 1150450

HORTICULTUREOIL•ORNAMENTALS•ROSES• VEGETABLES•CITRUS• SMALLFRUITS•TREE FRUITS & NUTS.• ControlsAphids,Mites,Scales, Whiteflies and Other Soft- Bodied Insects.• Year-RoundUsage—Dormant and Growing Season.• ForuseonlyinHomeFruit and Vegetable Gardens, Home Greenhouses, Interior. Plantscapes & Ornamental Gardens.• OMRIListedforOrganic Gardening.Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 4/1GAL, 1150436, 1150437, 1150438

FRUIT TREE & VEGETABLE SYSTEMIC SOIL DRENCH• Imidaclopridconcentratetobe mixed and applied as a soil drench around listed fruit and nut trees including citrus, apple, peach and plum as well a listed vegetable plants.Available in 12/1QT 4/1GAL1150433, 1150434

SUCKER STOppER RTU• RTUPlantgrowthregulator that stops sucker growth from the base of trees and other woody plants.Available in 6/16OZ RTU1150378

VEGETABLE & ORNAMENTAL WEEDER• VegetableAndOrnamental Weeder is a preemergence herbicide for the control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in ornamental trees, ornamental woody shrubs, ornamental groundcovers, roses, established flowers and vegetable gardens. Available in 12/1PT1150382

WEED WHACKER• 3-wayherbicideforcontrol of dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds in lawns.. Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 4/1GAL, 12/22OZ RTU JET SPRAY1150396, 1150397, 1150399, 1150395

SpURGE pOWER• Contains3activeingredients that control broadleaf weeds in lawn area.• Postemergencecontrolof spurge, clover, ground ivy, and other broadleaf weeds. 1150416: QT

CRAB-E-RAD pLUS• Postemergencecrabgrass control for both warm and cool season turf.Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 12/32 OZ RTS, 1150390, 1150391, 1150392

GRASS GETTER TWIN pACK• Containsonebottleofeach product, Grass Getter herbicide and Herbicide Helper adjuvant.• GrassGetterisaselectivegrass killer for weed control over the top of bedding plants, ground covers, and around trees and shrubs.1150404: PINT 1150403: QT.

70% NEEM OIL• Organicinsecticide,miticide, and fungicide for use on fruit trees and ornamentalsAvailable in 12/1PT1150422

MONTEREY B.T.• Organicinsectcontrolfor caterpillar-type insects.• Safeforhoneybeesandlady bugs.Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT1225878, 1225882

NEMATODE CONTROL• Organicnematicidemadefrom a naturally occuring compound for the control of plant parasitic nematodes in vegetables, fruit trees, grapes, citrus, ornamentals, and turf areas.Available in 12/1QT1150444

FOLI-CAL• Thisisaliquidcalcium formulationbasedon10% calcium acetate. Foli-Cal will correct calcium deficiency disorders such as blossom end-rot on tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and bitter pit in apples. Foli-Cal works on vegetables, tree, and vine crops as well. Available in 12/1PT, 12/32OZ. RTU1150479, 1150480

KUDZU KILLER• ControlsKudzuinexistingtrees and non-crop areas.• Controlsthistlesandother broadleaf weeds. Available in 6/8OZ1150417

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AGRI-FOS SYSTEMIC FUNGICIDE• Systemicfungicideforcontrol of phytophthora, sudden oak death and other root rot diseases in ornamentals.Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT1150371, 1150370

SpRAY TANKCLEANER• Preventscrosscontamination of spray equipment.• Prolongssprayerlife,avoids, nozzle clogs and prevents plant damage from residual chemicals in the tank.Available in 12/1PT1150356

MARK IT BLUE• Spraysolutioncolorantthat indicates where spray has been applied.• Washesoffwithoutstaining and dissipates without sunlight exposure.Available in 12/1PT1150353: 8OZ 1153511: QT.

FISH & pOOp• Organicformulationbaseson liquid fish and bird guano, 6-9-2 analysis.• Excellentforoutdoor ornamentals as well as house plants.Available in 12/1QT, 4/1GAL1150482, 1150483

HONEY BEE ATTRACTANT• Attractsbeneficialhoney bees to the garden for improved pollination.Available in 12/1KIT (3 LURES)1150514

LADY BUG ATTRACTANT• Attractsbothladybugsand lacewings that feed on aphid, whitefly, mite, and other garden pests.Available in 12/1KIT (3 LURES)1150513

NUTGRASS KILLER II SELECTIVE HERBICIDE• SelectiveHerbicideforControl of Yellow & Purple Nutsedge and Horsetail Available in .03 OZ FOIL PK1150406

EpSOM SALTS• Promotesbloominrosesand other flowering plants.• Absorbedthrutherootsand foliage of plant to help produce chlorophyll.Available in 6/4LB1150484

VEGETABLE GARDEN SOIL INSECTICIDE• LowOdorFormula.• Ready-To-SpreadGranules.• Season-LongControl.• KillsOver45Insects.Available in 2.5 LB. JUG1150440

GO-DIE GOpHER BAIT II• Easytouse,StrychnineBait.Available in 1LB CAN1225881

TOMATO BLOSSOM SpRAY RTU• TomatoBlossomSprayRTUisaready to spray formula thatmay promote flowers, increase blossom set, decrease blossomend rot and increase yields. It can be used on tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, peppers, eggplant, melons, pumpkins, okra, strawberries and other blooming crops. Available in 16OZ RTU1150490

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LAWN&GARDENSOLUTIONS FROM BONIDELAWN CARE

CRABGRASS & WEEDpREVENTER FOR LAWNSWITHOUT FERTILIZER• Foruseoncoolseasonandwarmseasonturf.1110359

WEED pREVENTER WITH DIMENSION• Providescontrolcrabgrassandmanyotherneeds.1110359

CRABGRASS & WEEDpREVENTER FOR LAWNSWITHFERTILIZER• Preventscrabgrassandotherbroadleafweeds.1110364 ............ 5M779812 .............. 15M

WEED AND FEED• Foruseoncoolseasonandwarmseasonturf.1110365 ............ 5M779814 .............. 15M

LAWN WEED KILLER• Controlsover2oolistedweeds.1110356 ............ 5M

INSECT AND FEED• Killsinsectsandfertilizeslawns.1110366 ............ 5M779816 .............. 15M

LAWN SEED STARTER• Killsinsectsandfertilizeslawns.1083081 ............ 5M

pREMIUM LAWN FOOD• Providesquickgreening0.1110367 ............ 5M1083082 ............ 15M

WEED BEATER COMpLETE• Killsthetoughestweedsdowntotheroot.794582 .............. 10 LB.

TURF TURBO• Highefficiencylime.Fastacting!1083079 ............ 5M

INSECT & DISEASECONTROL

NEEM OIL• Fungicide,miticide,and insecticide.779836 .............. RTU QT.779837 .............. CONC. PT.

FRUIT TREESpRAY CONC.• Forinsectsanddisease.144526 .............. PINT144527 .............. QUART44773 ................ GALLON

TOMATO/VEGETABLE3-IN-1• Insecticide,fugicide, and miticide.144689 .............. RTU QT.718527 .............. CONC. PT.

ROSE SHIELD• Forinsectsanddisease.1230775 ............ RTU QT.1230776 ............ RTU GAL.1230778 ............ CONC. PT.

FRUIT TREEGUARD• Forinsectsanddisease.1230772 ............ CONC. PT.1230773 ............ CONC. QT.

ROSE RX 3• Forinsectsanddisease.144643 .............. RTU QT.144918 .............. CONC. QT.

DISEASE CONTROL

INFUSE• Systemicdisease control.• Preventsandstops major diseases on lawns, trees, shrubs, roses, and flowers.144647 .............. CONC. PT.

INFUSE LAWN& LANDSCApE• Systemicdisease control.144876 .............. 7.5 LB.

COppER DUSTBORDO• Controlsdiseaseonpotatoes, tomatoes, fruits, shrubs, and shade trees144586 .............. 1 LB.

LIQUID COppERCONCENTRATE• Controlspowderymildew, black spot, and rust144834 .............. CONC. PT.

MANCOZEB WITH ZINC• Abroadspectrumfungicide for use on grapes, tomatoes, potatoes, and other vegetables.44533 ................ CONC. PT.

FUNG-ONIL• Multi-purposefungicide.144584 .............. CONC. PT.144583 .............. RTU QT.

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GRASS & WEEDCONTROL

SEDGE ENDER• Killsnutsedge,crabgrassandotherweeds.776721 .............. PT.

BRUSH KILLER• Killsallunwantedgrassandweeds.144644 .............. CONC. PT.144557 .............. CONC. QT.144663 .............. CONC. GAL.

GROUND FORCEVEGETATION KILLER• Killsallunwantedgrassandweeds.1058391 ............ CONC. QT.1083035 ............ CONC. GAL.1083036 ............ CONC. 2.5 GAL.

KLEENUp BRUSHKILLER 41% CONC.• Killsallunwantedgrassandweeds.144653 .............. CONC. PT.144556 .............. CONC. QT.144754 .............. CONC. GAL

KLEENUp RTU 1.92%• Killsallunwantedgrassandweeds.

144554 .............. RTU QT.144555 .............. RTU GAL.

WEED BEATER CONC.• Killsandcontrolsbroadleafweeds.144639 .............. PT.144661 .............. 40 OZ.779840 .............. GAL.

plant care

ROOT-N-GROWpLANT STARTER• 3-10-3 fertilizer, vitamin B1 plus IBA.144703 .............. 40 OZ.

ROT STOp• Controlsblossomendroton tomatoes and other vegetables.144710 .............. CONC. PT.144546 .............. RTU. QT.

TOMATO &BLOSSOM SETSpRAY• Controlsblossomendroton tomatoes and other vegetables.44514 ................ RTU 8 OZ.

plant care

ATLANTISFISH FERT.• Protectsvitamins, amino acids, and enzymes in plants.144545 .............. CONC. QT.144684 .............. CONC. GAL

GARDEN RICHpLANTINGSOIL - 20 LB.• Protectsvitamins, amino acids, and enzymes in plants.1083083 ............ 5-10-51083085 ............ 10-10-10

MOLE CONTROLREVENGEMOLE GASSER144628 .............. 4-PACK

MOLEMAX SONIC SpIKE788110 .............. SOLAR

MOLEMAX RXWITH LAWNREVITALIZER1083006 ............ 10 LB.

MOLE CONTROL

MOLEMAX MOLE & VOLEREpELLENT144656 .............. 5 LB.737484 .............. 10 LB.

MOLETOX II• Oneteaspooontreats an active burrow or tunnel.144632 .............. 8 OZ.144657 .............. 1 LB.

OUTDOOR INSECTCONTROL

ALL SEASONSCONC. INSECTSpRAY144564 .............. QT.

CApTAIN JACK’SDEADBUG BREW144829 .............. CONC. PT.144889 .............. CONC. QT.

CApTAIN JACK’SINSECT DUST144916 .............. 1.5 LB.144917 .............. 4 LB.

EIGHT GARDEN& HOME144569 .............. RTU. QT.

EIGHT RTU pUMp& SpRAY - 1 GAL.1083000

EIGHT VEG./FRUIT/FLOWERCONC.144570 .............. PT.144571 .............. QT.

INSECT &GRUB CONTROL1083002 ............ 5M 6LB.1083003 ............ 15 M

ANNUALTREE/SHRUB144859 .............. CONC. QT.144860 .............. CONC. GAL.

TOTAL pESTCONTROL144655 .............. CONC. PT.

COLORADOpOTATO BEETLE144694 .............. CONC. PT.

SYSTEMICINSECT CONTROL144678 .............. CONC. PT.

plant care

ANIMAL REpELLENTS

GO AWAYDEER & RABBIT• Repelsdeerandrabbits from yards, gardens and valuable landscaping.718529 .............. 3 LB.718530 .............. CONC. QT.

REpELS-ALLGRANULES• Repelsunwantedpestsand animals from property or premise, naturally.144865 .............. 3 LB.144864 .............. 1.25 LB.

REpELS-ALLLIQUID• Repelsunwanted pests and animals from property or premise, naturally.144749 .............. CONC. QT.144707 .............. RTU QT.

SNAKE STOppERREpELLENT• Usearoundhomeoranywhere snakes are a problem.144679 .............. 4 LB.144836 .............. 1.5 LB.

FUNG-ONIL• Multi-purposefungicide.144584 .............. CONC. PT.144583 .............. RTU QT.

LAWN&GARDENSOLUTIONS FROM BONIDE

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pEST CONTROL

INSECT GRANULES• GreatDiazinonandDursban replacement.• Controlsthemostcommonoutdoor lawn pests like fleas, ticks, ants, and grubs.42663 ........ 10-LB. BAG42659 ........ 20-LB. BAG

READY-TO-USEQUART• Convenient,no-mixformula for quick, easy application on vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and lawns.• Killsover100insects.42645

BUG KILLERCONCENTRATE• Useonvegetables,fruits, ornamentals, and lawns.• Killsover100pests.42643 ........ CON. .......QUART42644 ........ CON. .......PINT42642 ........ CON. .......GALLON

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Controlling InsectsIf you have insect problems in your garden, use the following chart to determine the proper insecticides. Remember, not all insects are

harmful to your plants. Insects such as ladybugs, bees and butterflies are actually beneficial in many instances.The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order to facilitate

space and should not be taken as a firm recommendation for control of specific pests on specific plants. Before application, read the product label thoroughly. When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoons and tsp. refers to level teaspoonfuls.

Product

Permectrin Granules

Bonide 8

BonideAnt, Flea,& Tick Insecticide Granules

Permetrol Lawn Insecticide 10% Permethrin

5% Malathion Dust

Malathion 50% E.C.

Sevin® 5% Dust

Sevin® 22.5% Liquid

Snail & Slug Bait

Sevin 2% Granules

Controls

Ants, Armyworms, Billbugs, Ticks, Crickets, Cutworms, Earwigs, Fleas, Sod Webworms.

Ants, Asian Lady Bugs, Bag Worms, Brown Dog Ticks, Chinch Bugs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, Japanese Beetles, Weavils,Whiteflies.

Ants, Armyworms, Sowbugs, Chinch Bugs, Crickets, Cutworms, Earwigs, Roaches,Fleas, Grasshoppers, Sod Webworms, Fire Ants, Spiders, Grubs and Ticks.

Chinch Bugs, Sod Webworms, Cut-worms, Earwigs, Grasshoppers, Crickets, Ants, Ticks, Fleas, Spider Mites, and Fire Ants. See label for additional insect control.

Aphids, Scale, Beetles, Plant Bugs and Worms.

Aphids, Scale, Worms, Japanese Beetle, Horn Flies, Lice, Ticks, Fleas, Bed Bugs, Thrips, Leaf Miners, Spider Mites and Mosquitoes.

Mexican Bean Beetles, Armyworms, Leaf-hoppers, Grasshoppers, Tomato Fruit-worms, Flea Beetles, Corn Earworms, Fire Ants, Ticks and Fleas.

Ants, Armyworms, Cutworms, JapaneseBeetles, Leafhoppers, Squash Bugs, Thrips, and vegetables. See label for rate. Tomato Hornworm, Webworms and more.

Land Snails and Slugs.

Ants, Armyworms, Cricketts, Chiggers, Cutworms, Earwigs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, Sod Webworms, Spiders, & Ticks. See label for additional listings.

Rate/Application

Turf: 2lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. soil Treatment: 4-14 oz. per 500 sq. feet. See label for specific insects.

Most foliar sprays 1-3 oz. per gallon for use on turf, fruit and nut trees, vegetables, and surface treatments.

2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (grubs: 2 1/2 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.). Apply granules with lawn spreader. Cyclone type is preferable. Irrigate lawn after application. Mound treatments: Sprinkle over and around mounds; water.

Turf: 3-7 tsp. per 1,000 sq. ft. Apply in at least 3-10 gal. of water per 1,000 sq. ft. Ornamentals: 11/3 tsp. per gal. of water. Use full cover spray. See label for specific crops and insects.

1/2-1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. See label for specific rates.

Foliar sprays: 1-41/2 tsp. per gal. of water. Apply as a full coverage foliar spray. See label for specific applications.

Vegetables: 1/2-1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. Dust plants thoroughly. Turf: 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

For use on fruit and nut trees, ornamentals,

1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. Spread evenly over garden area.

2.25 lb.-5 lb./1,000 ft.

Item No.

42216

144570144571

144582

4221842217

41855

144517144578

4264042641

426444264342642

42742

42663 42659

Size

10 lb.

qt.pt.

10 lb.

pt.qt.

5 lb.

qt.pt.

3 lb.1 lb.

pt.qt.gal.

2.5 lb.

10.lb. 20 lb.

Controlling InsectsIf you have insect problems in your garden, use the following chart to determine the proper insecticides. Remember, not all insects are harmful to your plants. Insects such as ladybugs, bees and butterflies are actually beneficial in many instances.

The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order tofacilitatespaceandshouldnotbetakenasafirmrecommendationforcontrolofspecificpestsonspecificplants.Beforeappli-cation, read the product label thoroughly. When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoons and tsp. refers to level teaspoons.

Controlling InsectsIf you have insect problems in your garden, use the following chart to determine the proper insecticides. Remember, not all insects are harmful to your plants. Insects such as ladybugs, bees and butterflies are actually beneficial in many instances.

The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recommendation for control of specific pests on specific plants. Before appli-cation, read the product label thoroughly. When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoons and tsp. refers to level teaspoons.

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Controlling WeedsIn order to better control weeds, it helps to understand where

they come from. Weed seeds are produced by weed plants. Some weed plants can produce over a quarter of a million seeds in a season. These seeds are spread through bird droppings, runoff, grass seeds, mulch and by air.

Many homeowners think that all weeds are bad, but actually, some weeds offer nests to beneficial insects that are helpful to your lawn or garden. Weeds can also control erosion and break up the soil with their extensive root systems.

One definition of a weed is simply a plant thatʼs growing where you donʼt want it to grow. Weeds come in two types: grass or broadleaf. Grass weeds are simply grasses other than the type you want growing in your lawn or garden. Broadleaf weeds are all non-grass weeds. They are easier to identify than grass weeds and are usually easy to pull by hand.

Here are some steps to take to control weeds in your gar-den:

1. Pull weeds by hand, or mechanically remove weeds through cultivation, tillage or hand tools.

2. Smother weeds with landscape fabric or mulch. This will reduce weeds by at least 50 percent.

3. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide. These chemicals are for weeds that have not yet matured and are still in the germinat-ing stage of development. These are best applied in February or March.

Product

Hi-Yield Grass Killer

Preen

Roundup

Treflan 5G

Trimec Lawn Weed Killer

Uses

Controls post-emergent grass around certain vegetables, fruits, ground covers and flowers.

Prevents weeds in flower beds and gar-dens.

Non-selective post-emergent herbicide; kills all plants and vegetative material it comes into contact with.

A selective pre-emergent herbicide used on ornamentals to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.

Controls most broadleaf weeds.

Rate/Application

Spray over the top to rid unwanted grasses. Check label for approved crops.

Sprinkle the granules around base of plants. Lasts up to three months.

Apply 2-4 ounces per gallon of water.

Apply prior to germination at 1.8 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.

1-11/2 oz. per gallon to 400 sq. ft. for southern grasses. 11/2 oz. per gallon to 400 sq. ft. for northern grasses. Apply as a uniform low pressure spray with a fan nozzle on turf. Caution: Do not allow to contact shrubs or desirable plants.

Item No.

4771647717

190599190625

47808478254782347829478274780647807

4804448045

5563355634

Size

8 oz.pt.

5.625 lb. 16 lb.

qt. conc.30 oz. RTU*64 oz. conc.gal. RTU*

64 oz. RTU*pt. conc. qt. conc.

40 lb.15 lb.

qt.gallon

4. Apply a post-emergent herbicide. These chemicals are for those weeds that are developed fully or have at least sprouted leaves or some kind of foliage. These herbicides are most ef-fective on bright, hot and sunny days.

5. Apply a non-selective herbicide. These poisons kill any and all weeds, and in turn, can kill regular turf and plants as well. They should only be used for spot treating certain weeds in select areas of your lawn or garden.

Following are several products Co-op recommends for weed control in your garden. Call or visit your local Co-op for pricing and other information on these products.

The following information is based on data available to us

* Ready to use.

Controlling WeedsIn order to better control weeds, it helps to understand

where they come from. Weed seeds are produced by weed plants. Some weed plants can produce over a quarter of a million seeds in a season. These seeds are spread through bird droppings, runoff, grass seeds, mulch and by air.

Many homeowners think that all weeds are bad, but actually, some weeds offer nests to beneficial insects that are harmful to your lawn or garden. Weeds can also control erosion and break up the soil with their extensive root systems.

One definition of a weed is simply a plant that’s grow-ing where you don’t want it to grow. Weeds come in two types:grassorbroadleaf.Grassweedsaresimplygrassesother than the type you want growing in your lawn or garden.Broadleafweedsareallnon-grassweeds.Theyare easier to identify than grass weeds and are usually easy to pull by hand.

Here are some steps to take to control weeds in your garden:



3. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide. These chemicals are for weeds that have not yet matured and are still in the germinating stage of development. These are best applied in February or March.

4. Apply a post-emergent herbicide. These chemicals are

for those weeds that are developed fully or have at least sprouted leaves or some kind of foliage. These herbicides are most effective on bright, hot and sunny days.



The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recom-mendationforcontrolofspecificweeds.Beforeapplication,readtheproductlabelthoroughly.When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoonfuls and tsp. refers to level teaspoons.

Controlling WeedsIn order to better control weeds, it helps to understand

where they come from. Weed seeds are produced by weed plants. Some weed plants can produce over a quarter of a million seeds in a season. These seeds are spread through bird droppings, runoff, grass seeds, mulch and by air.

Many homeowners think that all weeds are bad, but actually, some weeds offer nests to beneficial insects that are harmful to your lawn or garden. Weeds can also control erosion and break up the soil with their extensive root systems.

One definition of a weed is simply a plant that’s grow-ing where you don’t want it to grow. Weeds come in two types: grass or broadleaf. Grass weeds are simply grasses other than the type you want growing in your lawn or garden. Broadleaf weeds are all non-grass weeds. They are easier to identify than grass weeds and are usually easy to pull by hand.

Here are some steps to take to control weeds in your garden:



3. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide. These chemicals are for weeds that have not yet matured and are still in the germinating stage of development. These are best applied in February or March.

4. Apply a post-emergent herbicide. These chemicals are

for those weeds that are developed fully or have at least sprouted leaves or some kind of foliage. These herbicides are most effective on bright, hot and sunny days.



The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recom-mendation for control of specific weeds. Before application, read the product label thoroughly. When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoonfuls and tsp. refers to level teaspoons.

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pLANNING YOUR GARDEN

If the prospect of planning a garden seems a bit overwhelming, then the following suggestions will help relieve some of the frustration and better your chances for success. Start by envisioning the area to be planned. Are you considering the front, side or back of the house? A flower bed? A vegetable garden? Your entire landscape? Next, draw the plan to scale on graph paper. The best reference for this drawing is the deed map that shows the dimensions of your house and property. Use each box on the graph paper to represent one foot. Be sure to note the location of shade trees, driveways, walkways or other structures not included on the deed map. Identify the sunny, shady, damp and dry spots in your yard, and how they change with the seasons. Consider existing plants in your landscape that are worth keeping or transplanting and add them to your plan. Make copies of this drawing so that you can try several variations before finalizing your plan. Now think about what you want

from your garden. Do you have a lot of time to spend working in it or do you prefer low maintenance? Are plantings intended to provide color or merely add green to the existing landscape? Will plants be useful as windbreaks or noise barriers? What about concealment of air conditioning units, electric meters, well caps and other unsightly exterior features? You may want to consider your property as three distinct areas: public, private and service. The public area should be neat and welcoming. Consider groundcovers, easy-care shrubs and lawn for this area. The private area could include a play area for children or pets and a deck for entertaining. How about growing your own herb or vegetable garden? It’s a healthy and inexpensive way to feed a family and a great way to get the kids involved in gardening, too. Are you interested in attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other birds and wildlife to your yard? A water garden will bring all types of critters to your yard as well as provide you with a peaceful retreat. The service area of your yard is

dedicated to garbage, recycling and compost and should be screened in some way. Shrub borders, fences and hedges can be used to set off these areas. Now let your imagination go, and sketch as many gardens as you can think up. Be flexible in your thinking. Moving plants on paper is a lot easier than moving the real thing so take your time before deciding on your final design. When choosing plants for your garden, be sure to choose plants that harmonize with the color and architecture of your house. If you are looking for year-round color, consider plants with winter berries or colorful bark. Varying the size, texture and color of leaves ensures an interesting border even when plants are not in bloom. Consider native plants, which are adapted to survive in your climate and can attract birds and butterflies. And most importantly, remember to leave room for plants to grow. If you are uncertain as to the types of plants to choose, your local Co-op can suggest types that will grow well

Thoughtful planning and preparation up front will ensure a minimum amount of time and maintenance in your garden.

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Controlling DiseaseThere are many things you can do to help prevent disease in

plants. Following are some suggestions you may want to try in your garden:

1. Group vegetable crops together to reduce diseases. Also, make sure there is enough space between plants to allow for good air circulation.

2. Practice good garden sanitation. Pick up litter from plants and destroy any leaves that are diseased.

3. Plant treated vegetable seeds. Treated seeds are identified clearly and should not be consumed by humans or animals.

4. Look for disease-resistant varieties.5. Apply foliage protection for specific diseases. This in-

Product

Bonide FungonilMulti-Purpose

Captan 50WPFungicide

Dithane M-45®

Liquid, Ornamen-tal and Vegetable Fungicide

Liquid Copper Fungicide

Bonide Infuse

Thiomyl Systemic Fungicide

Wettable Sulfur

Controls

Leaf spots, Rust, Blights, Fruit Rots, Mildews, Scab, Molds, and other plant diseases.

Scab, black spot, botrytis, anthracnose, brown rot, damping-off, root rot, leaf spot, brown patch and downy mildew.

Leaf spot, rust, botrytis, anthracnose, early and late blights and downy mildew. Turf: brown patch, dollar spot, phythium and fusarium blight.

Many common leaf spot diseases. See label.

Downy and powdery mildew, early blight, bacterial spot, melanose, black rot and anthracnose.

Black Spot, Dolar Spot, Rust,Brown Patch, Mildew, Leaf Spot, and other diseases. See label for complete list.

Anthracnose, fusarium blight, black spot, botrytis, dollar spot, large brown patch and other diseases on ornamentals and turf.

Rust, powdery mildew, brown rot and mites.

Rate/Application

Use on flowers shrubs, trees, fruits, andvegetables. See label for rates.

Foliar spray 1-3 tbs. per gallon of water. Mix with water and apply as a thorough cover spray.

Foliar spray: 11/2 tbs. per gallon. Turf: 4-6 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. Mix with water. Apply as a thorough cover spray.

Ornamentals: 11/2 tbs. per gallon. Vegetables: 2-3 tbs. per gal. Mix with water and apply as a thorough cover spray.

2-6 tsp. per gallon. Mix with water and apply as a thorough cover spray.

For use on roses, flowers, lawns, trees, shrubs, non-bearing and bearing fruit trees, and fruitand nut trees.

1/4 to 2 oz. per gallon on water.

Foliar sprays: 21/2 tsp. per gal. Turf: 1-2 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. Mix with water, apply as a full volume foliar spray.

Most uses 2-3 tbs. per gallon. Dust thor-oughly or mix with water and apply as a thorough cover spray. Do not use during extremely hot weather or burn may result.

Item No.

144673144584 144648

145077

154006195010

4453044529

140516 144834144909 qt. RTU

144833144647144910

144513

44534144585

Size

8 oz.pt. qt.

8 oz.

6 oz.2 lb.

qt.pt.

gal. pt.

8 oz.pt.qt.

2 oz.

5 lb.4 lb.

volves spraying plants on a preventive or curative sched-ule. Following are the prod-ucts Co-op recommends for disease control in your gar-den. Call or visit your local Co-op for pricing and more information on these items.

The following information is based on data available to us and

is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order

Courtesy of uark.edu.

Controlling DiseaseThere are many things you can do to help prevent dis-

ease in plants. Following are some suggestions you may wanttotryinyourgarden:



3. Plant treated vegetable seeds. Treated seeds are identi-fied clearly and should not be consumed by humans or animals.

4. Look for disease-resistant varieties.5. Apply foliage protection for specific diseases. This

involves spraying plants on a preventive or curative

schedule. Following are the products Co-op recom-mends for disease control in your garden. Call or visit your local Co-op for pricing and more information on these items.

The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The informa-tion is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recommendation forcontrolofspecificdiseases.Beforeapplication,readtheproductlabelthoroughly.Whenratesare given, tbs. refers to level tablespoons and tsp. refers to level teaspoonfuls.

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Controlling DiseaseThere are many things you can do to help prevent dis-

ease in plants. Following are some suggestions you may want to try in your garden:



3. Plant treated vegetable seeds. Treated seeds are identi-fied clearly and should not be consumed by humans or animals.

4. Look for disease-resistant varieties.5. Apply foliage protection for specific diseases. This

involves spraying plants on a preventive or curative

s c h e d u l e . Fo l l o w i n g are the products Co-op recommends for disease control in your garden. Call or visit your local Co-op for pricing and more information on these items.

The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recommendation for control of specific diseases. Before application, read the product label thoroughly. When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoons and tsp. refers to level teaspoonfuls.

DO-IT-YOURSELF DISEASE CONTROL - “HOW-TO” TIPS

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BLUE LAKE 274 Days to maturity: 59. Uses: Home garden. Bush: Large, vigorous and productive. Considerable branchi-ness with some tendency to flop. Pods: 5 to 51/2 inches x 1/3 inch in diameter, round becoming crease-back, stringless, somewhat rough under adverse conditions, light green. Seed: White and small.86759 (1/2 lb.)86760 (1 lb.)

BUSH BEANS

Dwarf Horticultural “October Bean”Days to maturity: 65. Uses: Green shelled beans for home gardens. (“October Bean.”) Bush: Medium height and vigorous, 15 to 18 inches in height. Pods: Semi-round, stringy, light green in snap stage; turns white with splashes of crimson as it matures, 51/2 to 6 inches long. Seed: Buff with irregular spots of maroon; oval shape.86569 (1/2 lb.)86570 (1 lb.)

ROMA IIDays to maturity: 59. Uses: Home garden, fresh market and process-ing. Bush: Upright plant holds pods well off ground. Pods: 41/2 inches, flat, smooth, medium green—slow to develop seed and fiber. Remark-able flavor fresh, canned or frozen. Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic.86700 (1/2 lb.)86701 (1 lb.)

TENNESSEE GREEN pODDays to maturity: 48. Uses: Home garden. Bush: Dwarf, dark green, coarse, 15 inches in height. Pods: Flattened, broad, coarse, dark green and curved. Seed: Oval, flattened, medium brown.86679 (1/2 lb.)

86680 (1 lb.)

TOpCROpDays to maturity: 50. Uses: Home garden. Bush: 16 inches tall, upright, spreading. Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic and greasy pod. Pods: 51/2 inches x 7/16 inch, round to crease-back, medium green. Seed: Tan mottled over brown background.86689 (1/2 lb.)86690 (1 lb.)

COMMODOREDays to maturity: 58. Uses: Market and home gardens. (also called “Ky wonder bush”). Bush: Medium dark green, 15 to 17 inches in height, upright growth. Pods: Very dark green, round, stringless, excellent flavor and quality, 71/2 to 81/2 inches long. Seed: Reddish purple, long, round.86529 (1/2 lb.)86530 (1 lb.)

CONTENDERDays to maturity: 55. Uses: Home and market garden. Bush: Erect, vigorous, leafy, dark green, 15 to 18 inches in height. Pods: Fairly straight, slim, nearly round, dark green, and stringless. 61/2 inches long. Mosaic resistant. Seed: Brownish purple.86539 (1/2 lb.)

86540 (1 lb.)

STATE HALF RUNNERDays to maturity: 52. Bush: Vigorous vines producing 3 foot run-ners. Does not need staking. Pods: 4 inches, excellent flavor. Seed: White, oval and larger than Mountaineer Half Runner.86729 (1/2 lb.)86730 (1 lb.)

MOUNTAINEER HALF RUNNERDays to maturity: 56. Uses: Home gardens. Bush: Vigorous and bushy with medium large runners, very prolific. Resistant to Com-mon Bean Mosaic and nematodes. Pods: About 41/2 inches long, oval to almost round, medium to light green, stringy but fiberless. Seed: White, oblong.86609 (1/2 lb.)86610 (1 lb.)

pINK HALF RUNNERDays to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden. Also called “Peanut Bean”. Bush: Medium runners, prolific. Pods: About 4 to 41/2 inches long, oval, bright red. Seed: Pinkish white and oblong.86616 (1/2 lb.)86617 (1 lb.)

TENDERGREEN IMpROVEDBUSH BEANSDays to maturity: 57. Uses: Home garden. Bush-type plant produces good yields of straight stringless green beans. Excellent canning and freezing variety. Foilage provides protection from the sun.86619 (1/2 lb.)

86620 (1 lb.)

LIMA BEANSALLGREEN BUSH LIMASDays to maturity: 65. Uses: Home garden and market. Produces high percentage of green seeds at matu-rity. Plant: 16 inches tall, compact, vigorous, dark green foliage. Pods: 3 to 31/2 inches x 7/8 inch, dark green, slightly curved, containing 3-4 seeds. Seeds: Small, flat, green cotyledon and seed coat.87259 (1/2 lb.)87260 (1 lb.)

JACKSON WONDER BUSHDays to maturity: 68. Uses: Home garden and market. Plant: 16-20 inches tall, spreading, glossy dark green foliage. Pods: 3-31/2 inches x 1/2 inch, slightly curved, broad, flat, dark green, containing 3-4 seeds. Seed: Large, buff background splashed with purplish black; flat.87329 (1/2 lb.) 87330 (1 lb.)

DIXIE BUTTERpEA BUSHDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Market and home garden. Plant: 16-22 inches tall, vigorous, small leaves, medium dark green. Pods: 31/2 - 4 inches x 1/2 inch, slightly curved, broad oval, containing 3-4 seeds. Seed: White, plump, small almost round.87289 (1/2 lb.)87290 (1 lb.)

HENDERSON BUSHDays to maturity: 65. Uses: Market and home garden. Plant: 16 inches tall, erect, uniform. Pods: 31/2 inches x 1/2 inch, slightly curved, broad flat, dark green, containing 3-4 seeds. Seed: Creamy white, small flat.87319 (1/2 lb.)87320 (1 lb.)

CHRISTMAS (pOLE TYpE)Days to maturity: 90. Uses: Market and home gardens. Plant: 7-9 feet tall, abundant, narrow dull medium green leaves; excellent climber. Pods: 5-51/2 inches x 11/4 inches, broad flat, slightly curved, containing 3 seeds. Seeds: Creamy green background with slightly raised areas of vivid red; large, flat.87359 (1/2 lb.)87360 (1 lb.)

FLORIDA BUTTER (pOLE TYpE)Days to maturity: 78. Uses: Market and home gardens. Plant: 6-8 feet tall, glossy dark green leaves, produces over long period of time. Pods: 3-33/4 inches x 7/8 inch, borne in clusters, flat medium green, containing 3-4 seeds. Seed: Buff background with maroon spots and purplish eye ring.87369 (1/2 lb.)87370 (1 lb.)

FORDHOOK 242 BUSHDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Shipping, market and home garden. Plant: 16 to 20 inches tall, spreading. Pods: 31/2-4 inches x 11/8 inches, slightly curved, broad thick, containing 3-4 seeds. Seed: Large, white tinged with green, plumb, oval.87309 (1/2 lb.)87310 (1 lb.)

pOLE BEANSKENTUCKY WONDER BROWN pOLEDays to maturity: 65. “Old Home-stead.” Uses: Outstanding for home and market gardens. Vine: Good climber, 5 to 6 feet tall, dark green, prolific. Pods: 7 to 9 inches, long, uneven, slightly twisted, medium dark green, curved, slightly stringy, fiberless, tender, brittle. Seed: Brown.87129 (1/2 lb.)

87130 (1 lb.)

BLUE LAKE Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Vine: 6 feet, good climber, productive. Resistant to bean mosaic and rust. Pods: Stringless, slender, round. Seed: White.87189 (1/2 lb.)

87190 (1 lb.)

KENTUCKY WONDERpOLE191Days to maturity: 65. “Old Home-stead.” Uses: Outstanding for home and market gardens. Vine: Good climber, 5 to 7 feet tall, dark green, prolific. This variety is similar to the Kentucky Wonder Brown Pole, but with a white seed. Seed: White.87139 (1/2 lb.)

87140 (1 lb.)

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MCCASLAN 42 pOLEDays to maturity: 66. Uses: Home and market gardens. Snap or dry shell beans. Vine: 5 to 51/2 feet tall, medium, dark green, vigorous, good climber. Pods: 7 to 8 inches, fleshy, medium green, slightly stringy, 6 to 7 inches long. Seed: Ivory white, oblong and flattened.87169 (1/2 lb.)87170 (1 lb.)

MISSOURI WONDER pOLEDays to maturity: 66. Uses: Planted in corn or on poles for green shelled beans and snap beans when young. Home garden and market. Vine: Large vigorous climber, medium to dark green, up to 51/2 feet tall. Very productive. Pods: Round, medium green, mature to 6 inches. Seed: large oblong, pinkish gray mottled background with irregular drab striping.87179 (1/2 lb.)87180 (1 lb.)

RATTLESNAKE pOLEDays to maturity: 73. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. A strong climber, thick foliage provides good cover for cascades of 8-in. round pods. Harvest when young and tender for stringless, very sweet snap beans. Purple-streaked pods. Dried beans are buff with dark brown speckles. A very heavy producer.87106 (1/2 lb.)87107 (1 lb.)

DETROIT DARK RED Days to maturity: 58. Uses: All purpose garden beet. Used for home gardens, shipping and canning. Stores and freezes well. Performs well in cool weather. Shape: Smooth, slender tap root. Flesh: Dark red throughout, free of fiber. Sweet flavor. Tops: Reddish tinged. Intermediate height, uniform. 86010 (pkt)86011 (1 oz.)87879 (1/4 lb.)

CROSBYDays to maturity: 55. Uses: Early variety for home market gardens. Desirable as early bunch type. Adapted to freezing. Shape: Flat, round, smooth with small, slender taproot. Flesh: Red, fine texture and sweet flavor. Tops: Medium size.86005 (pkt)86006 (1 oz.)

87859 (1/4 lb.)

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HALES BEST JUMBODays to maturity: 85. Uses: Shipping and roadside markets. Also used widely in home gardens. Fruit: Ap-proximately 71/2 inches long, 6 inches in diameter, slightly striped and ribbed and well-netted. Deep salmon flesh.86055 (pkt)86056 (1 oz.)87974 (1/4 lb.)

EDISTODays to maturity: 95. Uses: Superior market, garden, and trucking va-riety. Resistant to both downy and powdery mildew. Well suited for uncrated shipping. Fruit: About 7 inches long, 6 inches in diameter. Approximately 4 pounds. Golden orange flesh, very thick and firm with hard, heavy-netted rind.86050 (pkt)86051 (1 oz.)

AMBROSIA HYBRIDDays to maturity: 88. Uses: Superior home garden, market and shipper. Vine: Have some tolerance to downy and powdery mildew. Fruit: Nearly round, thick salmon flesh, small seed cavity, tight seed mass, aver-ages 4-41/2 pounds. Heavily netted, no sutures, 61/2 inches in diameter. “Delicious right down to the rind”.86053 (pkt)

HEARTS OF GOLDDays to maturity: 92. Uses: Popular with market growers; a good ship-per. Fruit: Approximately 6 inches long, 51/2 inches in diameter. Almost round, well-netted, greenish rind, very small seed cavity. Flesh thick, firm, deep golden brown.86060 (pkt)86061 (1 oz.)

ROCKY FORDDays to maturity: 88. Uses: Home and market gardens. Fruit: About 51/2 inches long and 5 inches in diameter - nearly round, heavily covered with a hard netting. Thick green flesh.86065 (pkt)86066 (1 oz.)

BURpEE HYBRIDDays to maturity: 82. Uses: Excellent for home garden and market. Fruit: Heavily netted about 7 inches long and 6 inches across, weight about 41/2 pounds. Deep salmon flesh is firm, juicy and very delicious. Outstanding vigor.86057

CARROTS

CHANTENAYDays to maturity: 70. Uses: Early market variety. Also used for winter storage and home gardens. Roots: 5-51/2 inches long, slightly tapered deep orange. 86070 (pkt)86071 (1 oz.)

DANVERS HALF LONGDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Leading variety for storage. Used extensively in home gardens. Adapted to freez-ing. Roots: 6 to 7 inches long, small, slender tapered roots, bright orange.86075 (pkt)86076 (1 oz.)

IMpERATORDays to maturity: 77. Uses: Used by market gardeners and shippers. Good freezing qualities. Roots: 7 to 8 inches long, uniformly tapered to a semi-blunt end; flesh rich orange color, fine grained, tender and excellent quality.86080 (pkt)86081 (1 oz.)

CORNGOLDEN QUEEN Days to maturity: 90. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall. Ears: 8 to 9 inches long with 14-16 rows of golden yellow kernels. Unsurpassed for quality and flavor.87739 (1/2 lb.)87740 (1 lb.)87741 (50 lb.)

pEACHES & CREAM (BI-COLOR)Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Another high-quality, sweet, excellent choice for home gardens and roadside stands. Mid-season maturity — make two or three plantings to extend harvest season. Great freezer quality as well. Stalk 88 inches, ears 8.5 inches.187808 (1/2-lb.)187809 ( 1 lb.)187810 (25 lb.)87810 (50 lb.)

KANDY KORNDays to maturity: 89. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Stalk: 8 feet tall; purplish in color as well as husk cover. Ears: Yellow, 8 inches long, high sugar content, very sweet, averages 16 rows of kernels. Many gardeners think this is the best corn for fresh eating, canning and freezing. Will remain tender and sweet up to 14 days after maturing.87735 (1/2 lb.)87736 (1 lb.)

SILVER QUEEN Days to maturity: 92. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall; vigorous, prolific plants. Ears: 8 to 9 inches long, 14-16 rows of sweet, tender, white kernels.87722 (1/2 lb.)87723 (1 lb.)87724 (50 lb.)

INCREDIBLE Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Home garden, fresh market, roadside stands. Stalk: 8 feet tall. Ears: 91/2 inches long with good husk protection. Good tolerance to rust and Stewart’s wilt. Truly a gourmet sweet corn with superb eating qual-ity and taste. Contains the SE gene for extra sweetness.87686 (1/2 lb.)87687 (1 lb.)

INDIAN CORNDays to maturity: 100. Uses: Decora-tions. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall. Ears: 8-9 inches long. Smooth with multicol-ored ears of orange, blue, yellow, maroon, black and white kernels.86096 (1 oz.)

BEETS

Constant harvests can be achieved in a couple of ways. For longer maturing items such as corn, beans, peas, etc., you can stagger the planting dates a week or two apart. That way, a new crop will be ready to harvest just as one is dying out. Also, replanting in the same area where vegetables were picked (succession planting) will not only keep a fresh supply available, but also maximizes space production in smaller gardens.

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AMBROSIA (BI-COLOR)Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden, fresh market, roadside stand. “Bicolor.” Stalk: 61/2 feet tall. Ears: Bicolor, 8 inches, 16 rows. Sugary enhancer with superb eating quality. This variety is noted for early vigor and high tolerance to Stewart’s wilt.87635 (1/2 lb.)87636 (1 lb.)

MERITDays to maturity: 80. Uses: Home garden, fresh market and roadside stand. Stalk: 80 inches in height, 30 inch ear placement, excellent cold vigor, as well as resistance to wilt, smut, MDMV, and Southern Leaf Bright Ears: Yellow, 8 to 9 inches long with 16 to 18 rows of kernels. Delicious flavor; silks shed so easily it is known as the “Silkless Corn.”87705 (1/2 lb.)87706 (1 lb.)

IOCHIEFDays to maturity: 89. Uses: Market and home garden. Stalk: 7 to 71/2 feet tall with ears set well upon stalk. Ears: 81/2 to 9 inches long cylindrical. Filled to tips with 16 to 20 rows of very deep narrow yellow kernels with high gloss. Excellent flavor and tenderness.87689 (1/2 lb.)87690 (1 lb.)

CORN

GOLDEN CROSSDays to maturity: 80. Uses: Market and home garden. Stalk: 61/2 feet tall, well rooted, strong. Ears: 71/2 to 8 inches long, 12 to 16 rows of kernels tapered. Excellent quality, flavor, yellow and tender.87669 (1/2 lb.)87670 (1 lb.)

HICKORY KINGDays to maturity: 90. Uses: Home and market gardens. Stalk: 8 to 9 feet tall, sturdy, vigorous. Ears: 9 inches long with very wide, flat, deep white kernels.87750 (1 lb.)87751 (50 lb.)

TRUCKERS FAVORITEDays to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardens. Stalk: 8 to 81/2 feet tall, hardy and able to withstand adverse spring weather. Ears: 9 to 10 inches long with 12 to 14 rows of good quality white kernels.87790 (1 lb.)87791 (50 lb.)

pENCIL COBDays to maturity: 105. Uses: Home garden. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall. Ears: Small slender ears that can be cooked on the cob or pickled.87755 (1/2 lb.)87756 (1 lb.)

FROSTY (WHITE)Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Excel-lent for roadside stands as well. Stalk 72 inches, ears 8 inches, ear placement 18 inches. A “must have” variety in areas where white hybrids are grown. Homozygous se gene means extra sweetness and a longer retention of quality. Highly tolerant to leaf blights, Stewarts Wilt. Isolation advised for best results.187630 (1/2-lb.)187631 (1 lb.)

BODACIOUS (YELLOW)Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden, roadside stands, and shipping. Stalk 87 inches, ears 8 inches, ear placement 20 inches. A consistent performer — exceptional tenderness with the popular, delicious homozygous se flavor that holds well after harvest. One ofthemostpopularvarietiesinitsclass.ToleranttoStewartʼsWilt and common rust.187644 (1/2 lb.)187645 ( 1 lb.)

187646 (25 lb.)187647 (50 lb.)

SWEET G-90 (BI-COLOR)Days to maturity: 88. Uses: Home gardens, roadside stands. Stalk 78 inches, ears 7.5 inches. Germinates and emerges well in cooler soil temperatures. Tender kernels for good eating quality. Freezes and cans well. Prolific with two ears per plant. An old, Southern favorite.87719 (1/2-lb.)87720 (1-lb.)87703 (25-lb. bag)187703 (50-lb. bag)

CUCUMBERS

BOSTON pICKLINGDays to maturity: 55. Uses: Primarily home gardeners; pickling variety. Fruit: 6 inches x 21/2 to 3 inches, slightly pointed at blossom end, medium green.86105 (pkt)86106 (1 oz.)88069 (1/4 lb.)

LONG GREEN IMpROVEDDays to maturity: 68. Uses: Home gardens. Not recommended for use by commercial or market grow-ers. Fruit: 12 inches long, slightly tapered, dark green and heavily warted.86110 (pkt)86111 (1 oz.)88079 (1/4 lb.)

BURpLESS HYBRIDDays to maturity: 65. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Fruit: Dark green, smooth skin, white spine and should be picked when 9-10 inches long. Crisp and delicious. Vine: tolerant to mildew and should be staked for best results.86107 (pkt)86108 (1 oz.)

pOINSETTDays to maturity: 60. Uses: For market and home gardens. Fruit: Moderately long, smooth, gently rounded at both ends. Dark green color. Vine: Moderately vigorous with excellent resistance to downy mildew, powdery mildew and anthracnose.86100 (pkt)86101 (1 oz.)

STRAIGHT EIGHTDays to maturity: 55. Uses: Home garden; slicing variety. Fruit: 8 inches x 2 inches cylindrical withrounded ends. Color is medium dark green.86115 (pkt)86116 (1 oz.)

KALESIBERIAN IMpROVEDDays to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden and market. Plant: Vigorous and hardy spreading plant. Leaves are blue-green, large, coarsely frilled and thick.86190 (pkt)86191 (1 oz.)88319 (1/4 lb.)88320 (1 lb.)

LETTUCEBLACK SEEDED SIMpSONDays to maturity: 45. Non-heading. Uses: Home gardens. Noted for its rapid growth. Plant: Large, upright and compact, leaves curled, crisp, light green.86160 (pkt)86161 (1 oz.)

BIBBDays to maturity: 58. Uses: Home garden and local market. Head: Thick, crisp, juicy leaves. Has heat resistance and will stand long peri-ods before forming seedstock.86155

ICEBERGDays to maturity: 82. Uses: Home and market gardens. Heads: Medium large, compact, hard, crumpled light green, interior white. Outside leaves curled and waxy, with fringed edges, margin tinged reddish brown.86170 (pkt)86171 (1 oz.)

RUBY RED RED LETTUCEDays to maturity: 53. Uses: Market and home garden. Early variety produced good yields of red leaf lettuce. This is a very heat-tolerant variety that is slow to bolt. Color does not fade. Excellent for garnishes.86178

BUTTERCRUNCHDays to maturity: 64. Uses: Home and market gardens. By far, the most popular lettuce. Vigorous, dependable, and easy to grow.86162

SALAD BOWL LETTUCEDays to maturity: 45 to 50 days. Leaves are short, waved, notched, and closely set. High table quality, ideal for home gardens. One plant fills a salad bowl with rich green attractive leaves.861681, 86180

MUSTARDSOUTHERN GIANT CURLEDDays to maturity: 60-70. Uses: Can-ning, shipping market and home garden. Plant: Large and upright in growth. Leaves are large, long-oval, curled, bright, medium green, crumpled surface with heavily curled margins and frilled edges.86210 (pkt)86211 (1 oz.)88369 (1/4 lb.)88370 (1 lb.)

One of the most important factors determining plant growth is how much air is in the soil. Roots breathe just as we do, taking in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide. Compacted soil, too much water, or even soil that is crusted over can cause plants to die of suffoca-tion. Treat heavy soils with organic matter and tillage to eliminate crusting over.

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FLORIDA BROADLEAFDays to maturity: 45. Uses: Home garden and market. Plant: Rapid growing variety; a large oval leaf, moderately smooth with separated edges, medium green color.86205 (pkt)86206 (1 oz.)88359 (1/4 lb.)88360 (1 lb.)

OKRACLEMSON SpINELESS OKRADays to maturity: 60. Uses: Home gar-dens. Plant: Very productive, 4 feet high, open foliage. Pods: Deep green, tender, straight and spineless, 7 x 11/2 inches at maturity but should be harvested much smaller.86220 (pkt)86221 (1 oz.)86409 (1/4 lb.)88410 (1 lb.)88412 (50 lb.)

CALIFORNIA BLACKEYEDays to maturity: 65. Uses: Home garden and market. Vine: Bush type, medium height. Pods: 41/2 to 6 inches long. Seed: Tan with black eye.87530 (1 lb.)

pURpLE HULL WHITE pINKEYE COWpEASDays to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden, market and commercial growers. Vine: Semi-bush, 2 feet high. Pods: 6-8 inches long. Seed: Creamy white with pink to deep purple eye.87580 (1 lb.)87581 (50 lb.)

MISSISSIppI SILVER BROWN CROWDER COWpEASDays to maturity: 70. Uses: Home garden and market. Vine: Bunch type in poor soil, considerably more vine in rich soil. Pods: Long, deep green in edible stage. Easily shelled. Seed: Brown with tan eye.87510 (1 lb.)

FIELD pEAS/COWpEAS

BIG BOYDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and market. Vine: Bush type, medium height. Pods: 8-10 inches. Seed: Cream color.87485

ZIppER CREAMDays to maturity: 62-75. A large, easy-shelling cream pea with deli-cious flavor, medium green pods with large white peas.87598

CREAM ‘40’Days to maturity: 62-75 days. An early blackeye x a mid-season cream pea, long cream-colored pods developed above foilage, light-green peas, bush, two crops.87550

TOp pICK CREAMDays to maturity: 58-73 days. Up-right bush type. Superior plant type to other cream pea, easy shelling, good virus, and diseasetolerance.187577

TOp pICK pINK EYEDays to maturity: 50 days. Improved pink eye, upright bush type. Loads up with blossoms. Plant height is 18-in. to 26-in. tall depend-ing on type of soil. Easy shelling. Good virus and disease tolerance.187575

TOp pINK BROWN CROWDERDays to maturity: 66. Upright bush type variety superior to viney habit of Mississippi Silver. Easy shelling. Good virus and disease tolerance.187572

GARDEN pEAS

SUpER SUGAR SNAp pEASDays to maturity: 63-65. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. An improved variation of the famous edible pod Sugar Snap pea. Has a crunchy texture and sweet flavour.87413 (1/2 lb.)87414 (1 lb.)

EARLY ALASKADays to maturity: 55. Uses: Home garden, resistant to fusarium wilt. Vine: 28 inches tall, slender, light green, first bloom on 8-9th node. Pods: 2-23/4 inches long, round, blunt, straight light green, mostly single, 5-7 peas. Peas are small, round, light green. Seed: Blue-gray green, smooth, round, small.87429 (1/2 lb.)87430 (1 lb.)

THOMAS LAXTONDays to maturity: 60. Uses: Market and home garden. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Vine: 30-36 inches tall, sturdy, medium green. Pods: 31/2 inches long, broad, plump, straight, blunt, dark green, single, 7-8 peas. Peas are medium large, almost round, dark green, sweet. Seed: Wrinkled, round, cream and green, medium large.87469 (1/2 lb.)

87470 (1 lb.)

WANDODays to maturity: 66. Uses: Market and home garden. Tolerant to extreme heat and cold. Vine: 24-28 inches tall, sturdy, green. Pods: 31/2 inches long, broad, plump, straight, blunt, dark green, single, 6-8 peas. Peas are medium size, somewhat square, dark green, good quality. Seed: Wrinkled, green, small.87479 (1/2 lb.)

87480 (1 lb.)

CALIFORNIA WONDERDays to maturity: 78. Uses: home gar-den. Plant: 24 to 28 inches tall, upright, good cover. Fruit: One of the best stuff-ing peppers, good size, blocky form, 4 lobed, thick walled, sweet flavor, 4 inches long and 3 inches across. Glossy green matures to red.86300 (pkt)186301 (1/2 oz.)

CAYENNEDays to maturity: 70. Uses: Canning, drying and pickling. Plant: 24 to 30 inches tall, erect, upright and vigorous. Fruit: 41/2 to 5 inches in length, 1/2 inch in diameter at the shoulder, tapered to point, thin, slender and twisted and very hot, deep green, changing to brilliant red.86300 (pkt)186306 (1 oz.)

pEppERS

pUMpKINSHOWDEN FIELDDays to maturity: 115. Uses: Home gar-den, fresh market and “U-pick” farms. Fruit: A very good yielder producing beautiful 20-30 pound pumpkins, 13 to 16 inches across. A consistent deep round shape with ribbed, deep orange flesh. Less tendency to produce flat-sided fruit. Flesh: Yellow-orange in color, firm and meaty.86257 (pkt)86258 (1 oz.)88616 (1/2 lb.)

BIG MAXDays to maturity: 120. Uses: Home garden, mostly for novelty. Fruit: 70 inches in circumference, 100 pounds or more, flattened round and have pinkish-orange skins. Flesh: Thick, dull orange-yellow.86240 (pkt)86241 (1 oz.)88601 (1/2 lb.)

EARLY SUGARDays to maturity: 110. Uses: Market and home gardener. Fruit: 6 inches x 8 inches, slightly flattened, globe slightly grooved, hard, dark orange and weighs about 5 pounds. Flesh: Moderately thick, fine texture, sweet, orange-yellow.86256 (1 oz.)

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pUMpKINSConnecticut FieldDays to maturity: 115. Uses: Home gardeners and market. Also used for stock feed. Fruit: 12 inches x 14 inches, flattened globe, smooth, hard, grooved surface, orange-yel-low and weighs about 20 pounds. Flesh: Medium thin, coarse, fair quality, light to medium yellow.86246 (1 oz.)

Jack-Be-LittleDays to maturity: 95. Uses: A popular “Mini-Pumpkin” that is mainly a novelty used in decora-tions during fall and winter. Also much in demand at roadside stands. Fruit: Tiny, true pumpkins about 2 x 3 inches, weigh only 3 to 4 ounces. Prolific plants bear 8 to 19 fruits each on large vines 10 to 12 feet long. Fruit are edible when fresh. Flesh: Orange; excellent keepers, after curing.86260 (pkt)86261 (1 oz.)

RADISHESCherry BelleDays to maturity: 23. Uses: Shipping, market and home gardens. Root shape: Small, globe, very uniform, fine tap root, mild. Root color: Scarlet. Size: 1-11/2 inches.86330 (pkt)86331 (1 oz.)

Sparkler White TipDays to maturity: 25. Uses: Home garden and market. Root shape: Globe to flattened globe, smooth, small tap root. Color: Upper 2/3 deep scarlet, lower 1/3 is white. Size: Medium 11/2 to 13/4 inches.86345 (pkt)86346 (1 oz.)

ChampionDays to maturity: 28. Uses: Home gardens. Root Shape: Deep oval becoming elongated under some conditions, very smooth, solid, mild. Root Color: Scarlet. Size: Will grow to about 21/2 inches without becom-ing excessively pithy.86325 (pkt)86326 (1 oz.)

IcicleDays to maturity: 28. Uses: Home garden and market. Root Shape: Cylindrical, occasionally curved or twisted; mild, tender and brittle when young. Color: White. Size: 3-5 inches x 1/2-

3/4 inch.86340 (pkt)86341 (1 oz.)

RADISH FRENCH BREAKFASTDays to maturity: 25. Known for years as a high-quality table variety. It has a cylindrical shape, about 2 inches long with a bright scarlet color with white tip.86336 (pkt)86335 (1 oz.)

SpINACHBloomsdaleDays to maturity: 45. Uses: Ship-ping, home and market gardens. Especially adapted for late spring or summer crop. Excellent for freezing. Plant: Vigorous grower, compact and erect. Leaves: Medium large, crumpled, rounded up, thick, deep glossy green.86355 (pkt)86356 (1 oz.)88809 (1/4 lb.)

SQUASHBlack ZucchiniDays to maturity: 62. Uses: Home garden and market. Fruit: Long, straight and slender with slight ridges of a black-green color with no striping or mottling.86363 (pkt)86364 (1 oz.)

Early Summer CrookneckDays to maturity: 52. Uses: Home garden and market. Bush-type vine; fruit to be used when im-mature. Fruit: Approximately 61/4 by 13/4 at normal edible stage and smooth. Brilliant butter yellow.86370 (pkt)86371 (1 oz.)

Early prolific StraightneckDays to maturity: 50. Uses: Home and market gardens. Excellent for shipping. Should be harvested when very young, while fruit is 4-6 inches long. Fruit: Clear yellow color. 12 inches long, 31/2 inches when mature, small toward stem end. Harvest when young.86365 (pkt)86366 (1 oz.)

ButternutDays to maturity: 95. Uses: “All American Award Winner”. Good storing characteristics make this variety an excellent choice for commercial, fresh market or home garden. Fruit: Very uniform, free of crooked necks. Large fruits have excellent flavor and color with uniform, straight necks. Size averages 10 to 12 inches x 5 inches; light tan color, smooth, cylindrical, with bulbous blossom end.86368 (pkt)

86369 (1 oz.)

White Bush Days to maturity: 52. Uses: Home and market gardens. Fruit: Round with scalloped edges, flattened. Creamy white. Thick flesh. Also called “Patty Pan.”86375 (pkt)86376 (1 oz.)

TOMATOESBetter Boy HybridDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Home and market gardens. Plant: Strong and vigorous, disease tolerant, inde-terminate. Fruit: Oblate, large.86440 (pkt)

Big Boy HybridDays to maturity: 78. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Plant: In-determinate. Large vigorous plant, heavy producer. Fruit: Perfectly smooth, deep globe, very firm, extra large. Many weigh 1 pound or more. Scarlet red skin, thick walls, bright red, meaty flesh. Delicious flavor.86445 (pkt)

Celebrity HybridDays to maturity: 72. Uses: “All-America” award winner. Home garden and commercial. Plant: Large plant, green shoulders, determinate; will produce until frost. Fruit: Large, firm, deep oblate, 8-ounce fruit; exceptional flavor.86420 (pkt)

BradleyDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Vines: Compact, semi-determinate and when pruned, offer excellent foliage cover. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Fruit: Deep globe, wall medium thickness, core small to medium.86403 (pkt)186404 (1/2 oz.)

BeefsteakDays to maturity: 90. Uses: Home Garden. Plant: Large, indeterminate, fair cover. Fruit: Oblate, rough, meaty, very large.186401 (1/2 oz.)

MarglobeDays to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardeners, shippers and canners. Vine: Strong and vigorous, medium size, determinate, good cover, fusarium resistant. Fruit: Medium size, globe shape, firm and smooth.86415 (pkt)186416 (1/2 oz.)

RutgersDays to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardens. Plant: Medium, indeterminate, good cover. Fruit: Medium size, globe shape, firm and smooth.86425 (pkt)186426 (1/2 oz.)


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TOMATOESEarly GirlDays to maturity: 60. Uses: Home and market gardens. Plant: Satisfactory cover, medium size determinate. Fruit: Deep globe, medium size.86438 (pkt)

SUNRAYDays to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardens. Have a rich, full tomato flavor missing in modern varieties. Great for fresh use and sauce.186436 (pkt)86435 (1/2 oz.)

TURNIpSpurple TopDays to maturity: 55. Uses: The leading variety, adaptable for ever use. Home and market gardens and shipping. Tops: Medium large, dark green, erect, compact. Root: 4 to 5 inches in diameter, globe shape, bright purple at top and white below, clean and smooth, with small taproot.86380 (pkt)86382 (1 oz.)89259 (1/4 lb.)89260 (1 lb.)

Seven-TopDays to maturity: 30. Uses: Home and market gardens. “Greens Only.” Tops: Rapid top growth with heavy foliage yield. Tops are tender and mild, but must be harvested while young. Root: Not edible, as it is very tough.86385 (pkt)86387 (1 oz.)89279 (1/4 lb.)

89280 (1 lb.)

WATERMELONCrimson Sweet Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Shipping, market, home garden. Fruit: Nearly round, dark green, striped; 10-12 inches with a very sweet, deep red flesh. Seeds are small, mottled dark brown.86457 (pkt)86458 (1 oz.)

Kleckley SweetDays to maturity: 85. Uses: Home garden and market. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Fruit: Long oval 12 inches x 24 inches, 30-35 pounds; rind thin, brittle, very dark green, indistinct ridging; flesh bright deep red, good flavor and texture; seed white.86467 (pkt)86468 (1 oz.)

Jubilee Days to maturity: 95. Uses: Multi-purpose for home and garden, fresh market, commercial shipper. Fruit: Attractive large melon, measures 24 x 13 inches and 30-40 pounds, dark stripes; firm, crisp, red flesh, large black striped seeds. Resistant to Fu-sarium Wilt and Anthracnose Race 1.86452 (pkt)86453 (1 oz.)

Black DiamondDays to maturity: 90. Uses: Home and market gardens. Fruit: Oval to nearly round, 17 inches, 35-45 pounds; rind hard, tough, dark green, slightly ridged; flesh bright red, slightly grainy or coarse, sweet flavor; seed large, dark mottled, brownish black. 86450 (pkt)86451 (1 oz.)

Charleston GrayDays to maturity: 85. Uses: Ship-ping, market, home garden. High resistance to fusarium wilt; resistant to races 1 and 3 anthracnose. Fruit: Long oval, 10 inches x 22 inches, 20-25 pounds; rind very hard, mod-erately thick, light gray green with slight dark green veining, smooth; flesh bright red, firm, smooth, fine texture, sweet flavor; seed is black.86460 (pkt)86461 (1 oz.)

Dixie QueenDays to maturity: 85. Uses: Shipping, market, home garden. Moderate resistant to fusarium wilt. Fruit: Almost round with blunt ends, 12 inches x 15 inches, 30 to 40 pounds; rind thin, tough, light green with dark stripes, smooth, flesh deep red, crisp, sweet; seed white small.86462 (pkt)86463 (1 oz.)

Sugar BabyDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Ice box type for shopping, market and home garden. Fruit: Round, 8 inches in diameter, 8-10 pounds; rind hard, dark green with indistinct darker stripes, smooth; flesh bright red, sweet, good texture; seed small, few dark brown mottled with black.86470 (pkt)86471 (1 oz.)

CONGODays to maturity: 90. Fruit: Large 30-lb. to 40-lb. melons. Very tough, striped rind. The flesh is deep red and very firm. Has a high sugar content. Makes an excellent big watermelon.86456 (pkt)86456 (1 oz.)

CABBAGEEARLY ROUNDDUTCHDays to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and market. An excellent choice for a main-season cabbage. Good sized, 4- to 5-lb. head. Heads have crinkled, dark-blue green cup shaped leaves.86037

LATE FLAT DUTCHDays to maturity: 100. Produces a large 12-lb. cabbage. It is the largest of all cabbages. One of the best late-fall and winter cabbages on the market. Very cold hardy. Suitable for home gardens and market growers.86036 (pkt)86035 (1 oz.)

Planning your gardenConsider these points while draw-ing your plan for a family vegetable garden.

•Thegardenshouldbeconvenienttothe house, water and tools, and should be located where power machinery can be used. It should be away from trees and buildings.• Choosethebestsoilavailable(well- drained and fertile).• Perennialcropssuchasasparagus and strawberries should be located at one side of the garden.• Tallgrowingcropssuchascornmust be kept away from small crops like beets and carrots, to avoid shading.• Provideforsuccessioncrops:afall garden, small fruits and overwintered crops to mature early in the spring.• Early-planted,fast-growing,quick- maturing crops should be grouped together. For example: radishes, lettuce, early cabbage, onions.• Provideplentyofvegetablesfor canning, freezing and storing.• Donotover-plantnewvarieties, vegetables which the family does not like or too much of any one vegetable at one time.• Rowsshouldfollowacrosstheslope (on the contour) in hilly areas.• Makesuretheplanprovidesthebest spacing between rows for the method of cultivation that you intend to use (hoe, tractor, etc.).• Runrowsnorthandsouthifpossible, to prevent plants from shading one another.

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VEGETABLE SEED PLANTING GUIDELINES*

Beans, LimaBeans, BushBeans, PoleBeetBroccoliCabbageCantaloupe and MelonCarrotCauliflowerCollardCeleryCorn, SweetCucumberDillEggplantEndiveKaleLettuce, LeafLettuce, HeadMustardOkraOnion, BunchingParsleyParsnipPeasPepperPumpkinRadishRutabagaSpinachSquash, SummerSquash, WinterTomatoTurnipWatermelon, Large SeededWatermelon, Small Seeded

25 to 75100 to 125100 to 125

1,6009,0009,0001,300

23,0009,0009,000

72,000120 to 180

1,10023,0006,500

27,0009,000

31,25025,00015,000

5008,500

18,50012,000

90 to 1754,500

100 to 3002,500

12,000

2,800300120

9.70015,000

300650

May 15 to June 15April 15 to May 30May 1 to June 15April to August

March and AprilMarch and April ***

April to JuneApril to June

April to June***May to July

May and June***May to JulyApril to July

AprilApril and May***

April and JulyJuly 15 to Sept. 15

March to Sept.March to May

February or AugustMay and JuneApril to MayEarly Spring

March and AprilMarch to June

May 1 to June 1***May to July

March to Sept.June and July

February or Sept.April to JuneMay to July

May to June***March and Sept.May and JuneMay and June

Vegetable Crop

ApproximateSeed**

(per oz.)

SEED COUNT

400 to 1,2001,600 to 2,0001,600 to 2,000

25,600144,000144,00020,800

368,000144,000144,000

1,152,0001,920 to 2,880

17,600368,000104,000432,000144,000500,000400,000240,000

8,000136,000296,000192,000

1,440 to 2,80072,000

1,600 to 4,80040,000

192,000

44,8004,8001,920

155,000240,000

4,80010,400

ApproximateSeed**

(per lb.)Transplants(plant/rate)

SEED REQUIRED PER ACRE

--------

10,000/4 oz.10,000/4 oz.

6,000/3 oz.--

10,000/4 oz.--

34,000/4 oz.------

12,000/4 oz.29,000/1 lb.

--30,000/1 lb.

30,000/lb.------------

9,000/4 oz.------

------

5,000/2 oz.--

3,500/12 oz.--

Direct Seed

50 lb.60 to 200 lb.

50 lb.13 lb.1 lb.1 lb.3 lb.3 lb.1 lb.3 lb.1 lb.8 lb.4 lb.5 lb.2 lb.4 lb.3 lb.1 lb.1 lb.4 lb.8 lb.4 lb.3 lb.3 lb.

120 lb.2 lb.4 lb.

10 lb.2 lb.

12 to 25 lb.4 to 6 lb.3 to 4 lb.1 to 2 lb.

2 lb.3 lb.2 lb.

PLANTING DISTANCEApart in Row

After Thinning(Inches)

4 to 82 to 46 to 92 to 4

12 to 2412 to 24

121 to 3

14 to 2412 to 246 to 128 to 124 to 12

1 to 318 to 308 to 12

18 to 248 to 12

10 to 155 to 108 to 24

1 to 44 to 12

2 to 41 to 3

12 to 2436 to 601/2 to 1

5 to 8

2 to 636 to 4848 to 7224 to 72

2 to 624 to 3624 to 36

BetweenRows

(Inches)

24 to 3618 to 3636 to 4812 to 3018 to 3624 to 3660 to 8416 to 3024 to 3624 to 3618 to 4030 to 4236 to 7216 to 3024 to 4818 to 2424 to 3612 to 2416 to 2412 to 3642 to 6016 to 2412 to 3618 to 3624 to 4818 to 3672 to 968 to 18

18 to 36

12 to 3636 to 4872 to 9636 to 8412 to 3672 to 9672 to 96

PlantingDepth

(Inches)

1 to 1 1/21 to 21 to 2

3/4 to 11/21/2

1 to 21/21/21/41/8

1 to 21 to 2

1/21/4 to 1/2

1/21/21/41/41/4

11/21/4

1/4 to 1/21 to 2

1/4 to 1/21

1/4 to 1/21/2

1/2 to 11 to 21 to 2

1/4 to 1/21/4 to 1/2

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ApproximateDays to

Germination

7668

101078

10102177

21101010779

101021188

10769

8778788

RecommendedPlantingTimes

*These figures represent average current practices in the U.S.A., and may vary considerably due to localized conditions andcustoms. **Seed counts may vary dramatically***Start indoors or in hotbed February and March

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