1. This work shall consist of furnishing and placing seed, fertilizer and either erosion control blanket or mulch, as specified in the plans, and water in accordance with these specifications at locations shown in the plans or designated by the engineer. 2. Rates of application for seed mixtures, fertilizer, and mulch shall be as shown in these specifications or as directed by the engineer. 16.02 - Material Requirements 1. All seeds shall comply with applicable State and Federal seed laws. 2. The minimum percentage of purity for seed to be used shall be as specified in these special provisions. 3. Kinds of seeds and the proportions for required mixtures shall be as specified in these special provisions. Seed shall be pre-mixed under supervision of the engineer prior to delivery. The seed shall be bagged in known acreage lots. 4. Seed proposed for use shall not be planted without the prior approval of the engineer. 5. The contractor shall obtain from the seed dealer and furnish to the engineer, an analysis of each type and lot of seed he proposes to use. The analysis shall provide complete information on the seed as required by State and Federal seed laws. The engineer may approve use of the seed if the information on the analysis is satisfactory. 6. Fertilizer shall be an approved commercial inorganic type, and shall be guaranteed to comply with the minimum requirements of these specifications. 7. Mulch shall be an approved native hay or straw free from all noxious weeds and relatively free from all other weeds and applied as required in these special provisions. 8. The erosion control mat (blanket) shall be 100% agricultural straw blanket as specified herein and free from all noxious weeds and relatively free from all other weeds and applied as required in these special provisions.
