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M, 11 East44th St., New York, NY 10017. • • • • Wise individuals know how to save time by not being in a hurry. PA$E New mulching mowers save time, money and the lawn height adjusters for precise mowing. The handles can be set for the comfort of the operator 'or in a floating position for mowing on uneven terrain and fold down for easy storage. * * * * Faith in one's self is the foundation of success. GREEN THUMB IN HAND WORTH GOLD IN BUSH "There's gold in them thar" lawns. According to real estate appraisers, a well-kept lawn adds $1,400 to the value of a house in the $50,000 range. Attractive flowers, trees and shrubs can add another $1,500. ATTENTION! CONTRACTORS - REMODELERS - HOMEOWNERS GLAVIANO'S INTERIORS FEATURING With utility rates and fuel costs increasing from 10 to 15 percent annually, the home­ owner who opts for improve­ ments designed to conserve energy is wise indeed, says the National Home Improvement Council. Although the cost of adding insulation, energy-efficient windows or a more efficient heating system may seem high initially, the investment should pay for itself in just a few years. And, as fuel costs rise, so will the savings, Apanefful for broken windows, and most any other acci­ dental loss, when you take advantage of our Special Homeowners Package Policy. It's the most comprehensive homeowners protection American Family has ever offered. Call today for all the details! Because your home is special. s? TONY CHUCK FICK LEWANDOWSKI Some of the most annoying and time consuming activities associated with lawn carc for many homeowners are the rak­ ing. bagging and hauling of grass clippings after each mowing. With present conventional side discharge mowers, the al­ ternative is to leave the long clippings on top of the grass. But since these soon turn an unsightly brown and tend to stunt new growth, they are raked, bagged and disposed of. Even if the mower has a bag at­ tached. the messy chore remains of emptying the bag and dispos­ ing of the clippings. Studies in recent years have shown that clippings need not be removed from the lawn. Clippings valuable Research conducted by uni­ versity horticulturists and inde­ pendent turf experts has shown that removing clippings re­ moves valuable nitrogen and other natural ingredients needed for a healthy lawn. (Research conducted in a two-year study at a major midwestern university.) In fact, one study showed that collecting clippings for two or three mowings following the ap­ plication of either dry or liquid fertilizers can remove as much as one-half of the fertilizer origi­ nally applied. But again, no one wants to leave those long clip­ pings on the lawn.. The patented Bolens Mulch­ ing Mower has solved these re­ curring problems for the homeowner. With its enclosed mower deck and multi-pitched blade, the Bolens Mulching Mower cuts and recuts the grass into a fine mulch which is then blown down into the lawn and out of sight, eliminating the need for raking and bagging. These tiny particles then quickly decompose, returning the valuable nitrogen to the soil while also preventing the build­ up of a thatch-like layer that can choke off new growth. For the homeowner this means less fer­ tilizing, less watering and, of course, less work. In addition, the enclosed deck (no discharge chute) on the Bo­ lens Mulching Mower, virtually eliminates the hazard of flying debris and allows border trim­ ming on both sides of the mower without spraying unsightly clip­ pings onto flower beds and pa­ tios or against the walls and windows of the home. There are other helpful mow­ ing hints which can improve both the look and health of your lawn. How frequently Mow only when the grass is "ULTIMATE" IN FINE HAND RURRED KITCHEN CARINETS! 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