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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 



Alfalfa or Lucerne 



Sow on rich, moist loam 



CLOVER SEEDS 



Prices of Clover subject to change. 

 (Medicago sativa) It is useless to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard pan subsoil, 

 as the roots naturally penetrate to a great depth and must do so if the plants live any time, 

 or sandy soil having a deep, porous subsoil. Prepare the land thoroughly and sow seed at the 

 rate of fifteen to twenty-flve pounds per acre with a broadcaster or grass seeder. 

 Cover with a brush or light harrow. The young plants are quite tender and the 

 land must be free of weeds until they become established. 14 Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. post- 

 paid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



. I .g Q J° ' iTrifolium hybridum) The most hard5' of all clovers; 



/VlSlRe or DWeuISn perennial. On rich, moist soil it yields an enormous 

 quantity of hay or pasturage, but its greatest value is for sowing with other 

 clovers and grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the yield of 

 hay ; cattle prefer it to any other forage. The heads are globular, fragrant and 

 much liked by bees which obtain a large amount of honey from them. Sow the 

 seed in spring or fall, at the rate of sis pounds per acre, when used alone. 

 V4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Cnp r •! o 1 1. It !• (TrifoUum incarnatum) An an- 



nmSOn 1 rerOli or OCarlet Italian nual variety in common use in 

 the southeast for feeding green and for hay. and also found profitable on the 

 sandy soils of New Jersey. The yield in fodder is immense and after cutting, it at 

 once commences growing again, continuing until severe, cold, freezing weather. 

 It grows about one foot high; the roots are nearly black: leaves long: blossoms 

 long, pointed and of very deep red or carmine color. Makes good hay. It is sown 

 in August or September in the south, but should not be planted' in the north 

 until spring. Sow ten to fifteen pounds per acre. V4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. postpaid; 

 f 01' larger lots inquire for prices. 

 i»« .1 f r> J (TrifoUum pratense) Grows nearlj' tmce 



IVIaniniOtn or L.arge Ked the size of the common Red Clover, often 

 making a stand when tlie other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds per 

 acre. Vi Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Mj' D J I {TrifoUum pratense) This is by far the most im- 



edlUm l\ea or June portant of all the varieties for practical pur- 

 poses. Sow in spring or fall and if no other grasses are used, at the rate of eight 

 to twelve pounds per acre ; more is required on old, stiff soils than un new and 

 lighter ones. ViLb. 15c; Lb. 35c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 \A/V.*l- r\ f l» ^TrifoUum repens) A small, creeping perennial variety valu- 

 W nlte I/Utcn able for pasturage and for lawns. It accommodates itself to 

 a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. Sow in spring at the rate of six 

 pounds per acre, or when used with other grasses, half that amount. % Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



GRASS SEEDS 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. 



X 1 rt r^ (Bromus inermis) A peren- 



AwnleSS Brome (jraSS nlal, valuable for binding the 

 soil of embankments and for resLsting both drought and cold. 

 On light, dry soils it is used for hay and pasturage, but is not 

 recommended where better grasses will succeed. Sow forty 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 

 for prices. 



CJ* Dl /^ (Poa compressa) A hardy 



anadian ]51Ue LiraSS perennial with creeping root- 

 stalks which form a strong turf. It withstands drought better 

 than most cultivated grasses and is especially valuable in 

 Lawn Grass mixtures. It succeeds best on clay soils but does 

 well on sandy soils, being better adapted for use on sterile 

 knolls and barren fields than probably any other cultivated 

 grass. For hay or pasturage it is best sown in mixture with 

 other grasses. It is distinguished from the Kentucky Blue 

 Grass by its flattened, shorter stems and bluer color of leaf. 

 Height six to twenty inches. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger lots 

 inquire for prices. 

 ^^ . r» t /^ (Agrcsfis stotonifera) Par- 



Creeping Bent fjraSS tlcularly valuable for lawns 

 that are to be used as croquet and tennis grounds, because 

 it is benefited more than hurt by tramping and by its bright 

 color adds to the beauty of the lawn. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for 

 larger lots inquire for prices. 



Hj |-i (Festuca duriuscula) Similar to Sheep's 



ard rescue Fescue, but not so dense and taller: this 

 often will cover sandy soil under the shade of lartre trees 

 where no other-grass will grow. It is a desirable addition to 

 la^vn grass. Sow thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 35c. postpaid; 

 for larger lots inquire for prices. 



ICfinfiirlcv Rlll(> fira«5«t (Poa pratensis) Fancy 

 J\.eniUCKy DlUe V^raSS clean, sometimes called 

 June Grass, but the true June or Wire Grass is much inferior. 

 Kentucky Blue Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valu- 

 able of all northern grasses. Sowm with White Clover it forms 

 a splendid lawn; for this purpose use not less than fifty-four 

 pounds of Blue Gi'ass and six pounds of White Clover per 

 acre. If sown by itself for meadow or pasturage use about 

 twenty-eight pounds per acre. Lb. 35c. postpaid; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 



Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass 



(Festuca pratensis) A perennial, from two to four feet high, 

 with flat, broad leaves. One of the standard European 

 grasses. It needs rich ground and succeeds well on prairie 

 soil. An excellent pasture grass to take the place of the 

 wild grasses, as it yields a large amount of early and late feed. 

 Sow about twenty-flve pounds per acre. Lb, 40c. postpaid; 

 for larger lots inquire for prices. 



(DactyUs glomerata) Desirable on ac- 



vJrchard draSS countof its quick growth and valuable 

 aftermath. It is ready for grazing in spring two weeks i-ooner 

 tlian most grasses and when fed off is again ready for grazing 

 in a week and w ill continue green when other grasses are 

 withered by dry weather. It is palatable and nutritious and 

 stock eat it greedily when green. A tendency to grow in 

 tufts unfits it for lawns. It does better if sown with clover 

 and as it ripens at the same time, the mixed hay is of the 

 best quality. If sown alone, about t■s^"enty-eight pounds are 

 required per acre: if soAvn with clover, half that quantity. 

 Perennial. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



r» "ID O (LoUum perenne) Averyvalu- 



rerennial Kye OraSS able variety for permanent 

 pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particu- 

 larly adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow 

 thirty to forty pounds per acre in spring. Lb. 25c. postpaid; 

 for larger lots inquire for prices. 



■ttT , 11 1 Ti 1* r> /"• (LoUum ItaUcum 



Westerwold Italian Kye l^rass wcsteruowicum) 



An extremely rapid growing new annual for spring and sum- 

 mer sowing. " .\sa forage and pasture grass it thrives on al- 

 most any soil but does best on heavy loam, clay or land of a 

 somewhat damp character. It is lighter in color and coarser in 

 leaf than Perennial Rye but is very much stronger growing. 

 After cutting it is the quickest grass to start again, making 

 a new growth more rapidly than any other sort with which we 

 are acquainted. From our comparative trials the past season 

 we believe this will be found a most valuable addition to the 

 grasses grown in this country. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 

 T\ 1 f> • T? (Festuca rubra) A creep- 



Ked or Creeping rescue Ing rooted grass, resisting 

 extreme drought, and especially adapted for forming a close 

 and lasting turf in shady places. Valuable also for exposed 

 hillsides, and golf courses. Sow thirty pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 p J T/-WM (Agrostis vidgariJi) In Pennsylvania and states 

 rvea l op farther south this is known as Herd's Grass, a 

 name applied in New England and New York to Timothy. It 

 is a good, permanent grass, standing our climate well, and 

 makes good pasture when fed close. It is also valuable for 

 low. wet meadows, producing a large return in good hay. 

 "V\1ien sown alone, use about twenty-eight pounds of the chaff 

 seed per acre. Sow in spring or fall. 



p^j T p,„„„ (denned from chaff) Sow eigfit to ten 



Ked lop hancy pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. postpaid; for 



larger lots inquire for prices. 



(free from Ught chaff) Lb. 30c. 



Red Top UnhuUed Fancy p-^jj {jj for'largerlots inquire 

 for prices. 



