D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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GRASS SEEDS-Continued 



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Rhode Island Bent CiraSS valuable pereunial tor 



lawus and pasturage. Much )ike Red Top, though smaller. 



Thrives on light, dry soils as well as ou ricli, moist ones. For 



lawn purposes, if used alone, it should be sown at the rate of 



about forty pounds per acre; for pasture, if used alone, 



twenty -four pounds per acre. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger 



lots inquire for prices. 



£,, > 17 ( Feshica OTOno) A small tufted, hardy 



dneep S rescue grass forming a cluster of narrow, 



cylindrical leaves. Valuable in mixture for lawns on dry soils 



and in shady locations. Sow about thirty-flve pounds per 



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



Til ma J /-» . /^ (Avena elattor) A hardy 



all Meadow Uat L>raSS perennial much used in 

 the south and west. Roots penetrate deep. It yields a heavy 

 crT)p on any good soil, and is valuable both for meadow and 

 pasture. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre. Lb. 40c. post- 

 paid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



"T- II P (Fcufaca elatior) A valuable perennial 



1 all rescue grass, very productive and nutritious. Suc- 

 ceeds best on moist, heavy soil, but will do well on any good 

 soil, wet or dry. If used alone sow forty pounds per acre 

 Lb. 45c. postpaid; tor larger lots inquire for prices. 



T. 1 (Phleum pratense) The most valuable of all the 



imotny grasses for hay, especially in the north. Thrives 

 best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be 

 cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the spi'infr or 

 fall, at the rate of twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but less 

 if mixed with other grasses. Lb. 25c. postpaid; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 



\\T J n/l J i~> (Poanemoralis) Grows from 



Wood Meadow (jraSS one and one-half to two feet 

 high; has a perennial creeping root and an erect, slender, 

 smooth stem. Well adupted to shaded situations, such as 

 orchards and parks, for either hay or pasturage. Sow about 

 thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 60c. postpaid; foi' larger lots in- 

 quire fur prices. 



LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject ta ciiidigc. The poiirid prices include postage; 100 pound pirices are hy freight or express, 



at purchaser's expense. 

 The essentials for a fine lawn arc' First, a rich, vv'ell drained soil; second, careful preparation of the ground, making it as 

 fine and smooth and mellow as possible; third, a wise selection of seeds; fourth, sowing at such a time as to give the young 

 plants a chance to become well established before being subjected to very dry or cold weather or to the direct rays of the hot 

 summer sun. However much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, no lawn will be beautiful without frequent mowing and 

 rolling. Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the most luxuriant in spring, 

 others in summer, others again in autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required for a perfect, carpet-like lawn. It may 

 be planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to onehundred pounds per acre; much more is required 

 than for hay or pasturage. If sown iuthe spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, then raking 

 it over and sowing the seed just before a rain which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. If the 

 expected rain does not come, cover by rolling with a light roller. For fall seeding sow before the autumn rains and early enough 

 to enable the young grass to become well established before very cold weather, wheu a light dressing of manure should be given . 

 1-. , »-■. mm. J (Central Park Mixture) We have !>«• . r /^ ir t * 1 While there are on the 



lixtra rme Mixed given much thought and made MlXtureS tor KiOlt Links market numerous ready 

 many experiments to secure the best selection and think prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we have found 



our Central Park Mixture is the best possible for permanent 

 lawns. One pound is the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 

 600 square feet. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



C" »*• J ¥ r^ A. thoroughly first-class 



rme Mixed Lawn Urass mixture made of the 



best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 

 adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. $20.00 



oi J I »«• . This is a selection of fine 



Onady Lawn Mixture gi-asses which thrive under 



the shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. 



Lb. 60c. 



that the best results are obtained by giving individual at- 

 tention to each customer and making a special mixture to 

 suit his needs. We have thus overcome the difficulties pre- 

 sented by the great dissimilarity of local conditions of various 

 links and are willing to give you the benefit not only of our 

 experience on some of the best gieens in this country but of 

 expert knowdedge of grass seeds as well. Write us a descrip- 

 tion of your links, telling what the nature of the soil is, how 

 drained, how much it has the sun, whether the winters are 

 long or open and whether the summers are wet or dry and 

 we will ofl'er you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 

 the various parts of your grounds. 



MiLuET, German or Goloen 



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



Bl f. Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those 



arley, L^Ommon adapted to wheat. It is sown in the spring and can be grown farther 

 north than any other grain. Unless intended for seed it should be cut before fully ripe as it 

 is then heavier, of bettei' quality and less liable to shell. Use about two and one-half bushels 

 per acre. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 Q I 1 . /-• Buckwheat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the rate 



ijUCKWneat, V^Ommon of about one-half bushel per acre; the average yield being from 

 twenty-five to thirty bushels. It should be threshed as soon as dry, for if allowed to stand in 

 mass it is apt to spoil. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 15 ] I . f Plants large and vigorous, maturing seed early and resisting 



DUCKWneat, Japanese drought and bllght remarkably well; the grain is much larger 

 and has a thinner hull than Common or Silver Hull. Recommended especially for well drained 

 or sandy land and the dry climate of the western plains. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots 

 inquire for prices. 

 U I ^ , Q.| u II An improved variety much better than the old sort. It is in 



DUCRWneat; OllVer rlUll bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields double the quantity 

 per acre; husk thinner, corners less prominent; grain a beautiful light gray. The flour is said to 

 be better and more nutritious. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 f^ 01 1 (Vigna Sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as 



^OWpea, JjlaCkeye a soil renovator and enrlcher. It is used not only for green manuring 

 but also for forage. Cowpeas are very rich in nitrogen and when plowed under they leave the 

 land in splendid condition for the future crop. Sow June 1 to Jnly 1, one bushel per acre, in 

 drills; two to two and one-half bushels per acre if sown broadcast. Qt. 15c; Vi Bu. $1.00; Bu. $3.00 



n(Linnm usitatissimum) Sow late enough in the spring to avoid frost and early enough 

 ax to secure a good stand and enable the ci-op to ripen before the fall rains. A fair a,verag6 

 quantity of seed to be sown on an acre is one-half bushel, when cultivated for seed; if for the 

 fibre a larger quantity should be sown. Cut before quite ripe and if the weather be dry let it 

 lie in the swath a few hours, when it should be raked and secured from the weather; thresh 

 early in the fall and in dry weather. 3 Lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots inqture for prices. 

 U ♦ (Panicum germanicum) This is a species of annual millet growing less rank, 



nungarian with smaller .stalk, and darker beard, and often yielding two or three tons of 

 hay per acre. It is very valuable and popular with those who are clearing timber lands, bow 

 and cultivate like millet. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 IV/I'll L r' (Panicum miliaceuni) Requires a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and 



Millet, Common one-half to four feet high with a fine bulk of staH;s and leaves. It is 

 early maturing and is excellent for forage. For hay, sow broadcast, about t^^ enty-five pounds 

 per acre, from May 1st to August 1st, For grain, sow in drills, about twelve pounds per acre and 

 not later than June 20th. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



M'n . r' ^11 An improved large leaved variety, growing three to five 



met, l^erman or LiOlden feet high; later maturing than Common Millet, and a heavy 

 yielder. The heads, though numerous, are verv large and compact. The seedsare contained 

 in rough, bristly sheaths and are round, golden yellow in cold' and very attractive in appearance, 

 3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



