M. FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH 



69 



CLOVER SEEDS 



Prices of Clover subject to change. 



KIC \C I (Medicago sativa) This deep rooted leguminous perennial is the principal hay and forage plant in 



/\.lia.lia. or LiUCerne arid sections of the western states and is also used successfully in the east. The plant grows one 

 to four feet high and has long racemes of small purple flowers. It furnishes exceileni pasturage tor hogs but is not recom- 

 mended for other stock for that purpose. It needs one season to become established, after which it yields heavily for several 

 years. A deep, thoroughly drained, non acid soil, free from hard pan is essential for success, and the use of well rotieil 

 manure is desirable. Sow in northern latitudes June to August, twenty to thirty pounds per acre if broadcasted, or fifteen 

 to twenty-five poimds if in drills. In the south, alfalfa is sown in February or'September. V4 Lb- 20c; Lb. 65c. postpaid; 

 for larger lots inquire for prices. 



. I .| Q J* U CTrifolium hybrid lun) This perennial is the most hardy of all clovers. On rich, moist soil it yields 



A.lSlKe or oWeaiSn an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage but its greatest value is for sowing with other clovei s 



and grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the yield of hay. The heads are globular, fragrant and mucli 



liked by bees. Sow the seed in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. 14 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



mm .1 I D J (TvifoUnm pratense) This sort grows nearly twice the size of the Common Red Clover. 



IVla.mTnOtn or Lia.r£^e Ixea often making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds 



per acre. Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 Jilf A* D J I {TrifoUiim pratense) This is by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 



[Vieclllllll Keel or June purposes, 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 on new and lighter ones. ^4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. postpaid; for 

 larger lots inquire for prices. 

 MTi .. r\ J. U (Trifolium repevs) A small, creeping perennial variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It ac- 

 Wlllte UUtCn commodates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. £ow in spring at the rate of six 

 pounds per acre, or when used with other grasses, half that amount. V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 

 tor prices. 



GRASS SEEDS 



Pi-ices on Grass Seeds subject to change. 



« I wj ^ (Bromiis inerniis) A peren- 



AwnleSS Crome L»raSS nlal, for binding soil of em- 

 bankments and resisting both drought and cold. On light. 

 dry soils it is used for hay and pasturage, but is not recom- 

 mended where better grasses will succeed. Sow forty pounds 

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

 g^ J. »5| ^ {Poa compressa) A hardy 



Canadian OlUe L»raSS 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 with other 

 grasses. Height" six to twenty inches. Lb. 35c. postpeiid; for 

 larger lots inquire for prices. 

 r\ 1 J /^ (Dnctylis glomerata) Desirable on ac- 



Lrrcnard L»raSS count of its quick growth ami valuable 

 aftermath. It is palatable and nutritious and stock eat it 

 greedily when green. A tendency to grow in tufts Tinfits 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 twenty-eight pounds are required per 

 acre: if so-v^ti with clover,' half that quantity Perennial. 

 Lb. 50c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Kentucky Blue Grass S'i,f""SnW''S15e 



Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 

 northern grasses. So^^m with White Clover it forms a splen- 

 did la^vn: for this purpose tise not less than fifty-four pounds 

 of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If 

 so^vn by itself for meadow or pasturage use about twenty- 

 eight pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots 

 inquire for prices. 



D 'ID r^ (Lolium perenne) A very valu- 



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. 35c. postpaid; 



for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 wr . iit.i* r» /^ {Lolium Italicum 



Westerwold Italian Kye Grass westerxcoidicum > 



An extremely rapid growing annual for spring and simimer 

 sowing. As a forage and pasture grass it thrives on almost 

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

 somewhat damp character. 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. Lb. 60c. post- 

 paid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 T5 J i^ • r {Festuca rubra) Acreep- 



Kea or Creeping rescue Ing rooted grass, renstlng 

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

 P _ J X^»% (Agrost is vulgaris) Fancy i Cleaned from Chaff) 

 £\eu 1 op In Pennsylvania and states farther south this is 

 knov\Ti as Herd's Grass\ a name applied in NeAv England and 

 New York to Timothy. It is valuable for low. wet meadows, 

 producing a large return in good hay. Sow in spring or 

 fall at the rate of eight to ten pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. 

 postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



TV (Phleum pratense) The most valuable of all the 

 imotny grasses for hay. especially in the north. Thi'ives 

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

 cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the sprine or fall, 

 twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but less if mixed with other 

 grasses. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



Prices on G^-ass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage: 100 pound prices are by freight or express, 

 at purchaser's expense. {Not less than :^5 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 

 The essentials for a fine lawn are: First, a rich, well 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 

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

 ottiers in summer, others again in autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required for a perfect, carpet-like lawn. I1 may 

 be planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to one hundred pounds per acre. If sown in the spring. 

 sow as early as possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, then raking it over and sowing the seed just before a ram 

 which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. For fall seeding sow before the autumn rain? and 

 early enough to enable the young grass to become well established before very cold weather, when a light dressing of manure 

 should be given. 



Extra Fine Mixed 



(Central Park Mixture) We have 

 given much thought and made 

 many experiments to secure the best selection and think 

 our Central Park 3Iixture is the best possible for permanent 

 lawns. One pound is the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 

 600 square feet. Lb. 60c; 100 Lbs. $45.00 



Fine Mixed Lawn Grass miSSre^^made^'of^toe 



best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 

 adapted to general laXvn purposes. Lb. 45c; IQO Lbs. $30.00 



.-, . f. /^ ir I • 1 While there are on the 



Mixtures tor IjOlr Links market numerous ready 

 prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we have found 

 that the best results are obtained by giving individual at- 

 tention to each customer and making a special mixture to 

 suit his needs. Write us a description of your links, telling 

 w^hat 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 offer you two or 

 more mixtures especially adapted to the various parts of 

 your grounds. 



