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1 FERTILIZER STARTER Lebanon Pro Starter fertilizer is recommended when establishing new turf and will aid in root development. This formula was designed to make sure phosphorus is available in soils for strong establishment in new seeding. Apply when seeding a new lawn, bare spots, or when over seeding an existing lawn. Covers 10,000 Sq. ft. ProScape Tupersan Pro Prevents crabgrass without harming new grass seedlings (unlike ordinary crabgrass products). It fertilizes for superior seed germination and growth. Apply when seeding a new lawn, bare spots, or when over seeding an existing lawn. Covers 10,000 Sq. ft. STRAIGHT ProScape Feeds the lawn while providing brilliant color and long term feeding, all without excessive surge growth. This product is perfect for spring or fall applications. (April May) (September November) Covers 12,500 Sq. ft. WEED CONTROL ProScape Dimension Spring lawn fertilizer for established lawns and ornamental turf with herbicide that provides pre & post- emergence control of many annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. See bag label for a complete list. (April) Covers 15,500 Sq. ft. ProScape Dimension & Confront 3 Late spring fertilizer for established lawns that provides the post-emergence control for the annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, and pre-emergence control for the annual grassy and broadleaf weeds listed on the bag. (May) Covers 11,500 Sq. ft. ProScape LockUp Late summer lawn fertilizer with LockUp Technology that works as a post-emergence to control annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in established lawns. (May, September) Covers 11,750 Sq. ft. PEST CONTROL Lebanon Pro Merit Grub Control Summer lawn fertilizer with soil-inhabiting pest control. Optimum control will be achieved when applications are made in early July, prior to egg hatch of the targeted pests, followed by sufficient irrigation or rainfall to move the active ingredient through the thatch. (July 1 st July 15 th ) Covers 14,250 Sq. ft. 5 STEP LAWN PROGRAM This is an option for established lawns to maintain healthy, happy lawns year round. Step One ProScape Dimension (April) Step Two ProScape Dimension & Confront 3 (Mid May) Step Three Lebanon Pro Merit Grub Control (Early July) Step Four ProScape LockUp (August - Early September) Step Five ProScape (Early November) Miller Seed Company ~ 1600 Cornhusker Hwy ~ Lincoln, NE ~ P. (402) F. (402) ~

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4 DO NOT USE ON BERMUDAGRASS OR CERTAIN BENTGRASS STRAINS (See List on Back) homogeneous FERTILIZER WITHT U P E R S A N P R O Total Nitrogen (N) % 8.6% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 3.4% Urea Nitrogen Available Phosphate (P 2 O 5 ) % Soluble Potash (K 2 O) % Sulfur (S) % 3.8% Combined Sulfur (S) Iron (Fe) % 0.05% Water Soluble Iron (Fe) Derived from: Ammonium Phosphate, Ammonium Sulfate, Urea, Muriate of Potash, Ferrous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate. Chlorine (Cl) not more than % F699 NOTICE: This product contains the secondary nutrient iron. Iron may stain concrete surfaces and should not be applied on dry or water dampened concrete and should be removed from these areas promptly after application by sweeping or blowing. Do not wash off with water. NOTE: Supplemental applications of lawn fertilizer are needed to achieve a minimum 1 lb. Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft SUGGESTED SPREADER SETTINGS Settings Settings Spreader 5#/1000 Sq. Ft. 2¹/₂#/1000 Sq. Ft. Spreader 5#/1000 Sq. Ft. 2¹/₂#/1000 Sq. Ft. LebanonTurf 4¾ 4 Lesco (letter/numeric dial) J/17 G/15 Andersons AccuPro M H PennMulch HVO L J Earthway Rotary ProScape SS L J Gandy Spyker 4¾ 4 Lely (HR,W,1250,1500,2010) 6II 4½II Vicon (all models) NOTE: Above spreader settings are approximate. Check your spreader on 100 sq. ft. and adjust to apply 4 oz. at 2 1/2 lb. setting, 8 oz. at 5 lb. setting. Rate of walk, moisture and spreader condition can vary the spreader setting necessary to apply the correct amount.

5 FERTILIZER WITH D I M E N S I O N 0.13 % PRE & POSTEMERGENCE ANNUAL GRASSY WEED CONTROL Total Nitrogen (N) % 3.2% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 1.5% Water Insoluble Nitrogen* 13.9% Urea Nitrogen 3.4% Other Water Soluble Nitrogen* Soluble Potash (K 2 O) % Sulfur (S) % 3.5% Combined Sulfur (S) Derived from: Ammonium Sulfate, Methylene Ureas, Urea, Muriate of Potash. Chlorine (Cl) not more than % *4.9% Slowly Available Nitrogen from Methylene Ureas. F SPREADER SETTINGS Rate in pounds per 1,000 Sq. Ft LebanonTurf 4¹/₂ 5 Andersons AccuPro K N Earthway Rotary Gandy Lely 5 II 6½ II Lesco (letter dial/numeric dial) I / 17 J / 21 PennMulch HVO K M ProScape SS K M Spyker Rotary 4¹/₂ 5 Vicon These settings were calibrated and field tested. However, age and condition of spreader, speed of operation, and evenness of terrain may require slightly different settings for desired coverage. Dimension is a selective herbicide that provides control of listed annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in established lawns and ornamental turfs, including golf course fairways, roughs, and tee boxes.

6 FERTILIZER WITH CONFRONT* 3 & DIMENSION Total Nitrogen (N)... 19% 11.2% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 4.0% Water Insoluble Nitrogen* 0.8% Urea Nitrogen 3.0% Other Water Soluble Nitrogen* Soluble Potash (K20)... 6% Sulfur (S) % 14.5% Combined Sulfur (S) Derived from: Ammonium Sulfate, Methylene Ureas, Urea, Muriate of Potash. F Chlorine (Cl) not more than... 6% *7.0% Slowly Available Nitrogen from Methylene Ureas. Mesa, PennMulch and ProScape are registered trademarks of Lebanon Seaboard Corporation. SUGGESTED SPREADER SETTINGS Settings are per 1000 Sq. Ft. Spreader 3.5# 4# 4.5# 5# LebanonTurf 3½ 4½ 4¾ 5 Andersons AccuPro H J K L Earthway Rotary Lely 4II 4½II 6II 6½II Lesco (letter/numeric dial) F/13 I/17 J/21 K/22 PennMulch HVO G I J K ProScape SS G I J K Spyker 3½ 4½ 4¾ 5 Vicon These settings were calibrated and field tested. However, age and condition of spreader, speed of operation, and evenness of terrain may require slightly different settings for desired coverage.

7 FERTILIZER with LockUp Herbicide Total Nitrogen (N)... 19% 2.6% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 1.8% Water Insoluble Nitrogen* 11.8% Urea Nitrogen 2.8% Other Water Soluble Nitrogen* Soluble Potash (K2O)... 6% Sulfur (S) % 3.0% Combined Sulfur (S) F699 Derived From: Ammonium Sulfate, Methylene Ureas, Urea, Muriate of Potash. Chlorine (Cl) not more than % *4.6% Slowly available Nitrogen from Methylene Ureas SUGGESTED SPREADER SETTINGS Spreader 150#/acre 175#/acre Spreader 150#/acre 175#/acre 3.4#/1,000 sq. ft. 4#/1,000 sq. ft. 3.4#/1,000 sq. ft. 4#/1,000 sq. ft. LebanonTurf 4½ 4¾ Lesco (letter/numeric) I/17 J/21 Andersons AccuPro K M PennMulch HVO K M Earthway Rotary ProScape SS K M Gandy Spyker 4½ 4¾ Lely 5 II 6 II Vicon (all models) Note: These settings are provided as a suggested starting point in calibrating each individual spreader. Since no two spreaders are alike, these settings are not intended to be used as absolute recommendations by seller or the spreader manufacturer. For postemergence control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in established turfgrass, including residential lawns, golf courses, parks, sports fields, sod farms and around commercial buildings and other recreational and commercial turfgrass areas

8 FERTILIZER WITH MERIT 0.2% GRUB PREVENTER Total Nitrogen (N) % 2.2% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 1.2% Water Insoluble Nitrogen* 9.4% Urea Nitrogen 2.2% Other Water Soluble Nitrogen* Soluble Potash (K2O) % Sulfur (S) % 2.4% Combined Sulfur (S) Derived From: Ammonium Sulfate, Methylene Ureas, Urea, Muriate of Potash. Chlorine (Cl) not more than % *3.4% Slowly available Nitrogen from Methylene Ureas. F FLORIDA APPLICATIONS: For use on golf courses or other athletic turf in FL, we recommend you follow SL191, Recommendations for N, P, K and Mg for Golf Course and Athletic Field Fertilization Based on Mehlich I Extractant, available on the internet at or Best Management Practices for the Enhancement of Environmental Quality on Florida Golf Courses at HYPERLINK FLORIDA APPLICATIONS: For commercial application to urban turf or lawns in FL, we recommend you follow the Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida, June 2002, Florida Green Industries, available on the internet at Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the Internet at: NOTE: Supplemental applications of fertilizer are needed to achieve a minimum 1 lb. Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. SPREADER SETTINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT The following chart can be used as a guide in establishing an accurate rate of this product. The suggested settings provide an application rate of 3.5 lb per 1000 sq ft, or 150 lb per acre. Application rates will vary dependent upon speed, equipment wear and condition of spreader. Carefully calibrate all equipment used prior to commercial use of this product. SUGGESTED SPREADER SETTINGS Spreader 3½#/1,000 sq. ft. 4½#/1,000 sq. ft. Spreader 3½#/1,000 sq. ft. 4½#/1,000 sq. ft. LebanonTurf 4½ 5 Lesco (letter/numeric) I/17 J/21 Andersons AccuPro K M PennMulch HVO L N Earthway Rotary ProScape SS L N Gandy Spyker 4½ 5 Lely 5½ II 6 II Vicon (all models) MESA is a registered trademark of Lebanon Seaboard Corporation. For fertilization and insect control in turfgrass and landscape ornamentals and sod farms.

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