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



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



Prices of all articles quoted on this page subject to change. 



n 1 c* Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown 



Barley, L^OmmOn 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 better quality and less Uable to sheli- Use about one hundred twenty 



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



Rii/>lriArVi<:knf ^ ^^®^^ known annual grown largely for the flour used in making breakfast cakes. The plants are erect 

 D U Civ W^ Heal and branching, two to three feet high, square stemmed, with clusters of white fragrant flowers. Buck- 

 wheat should be sown about June 15 to July 15, broadcast, at the rate of about twenty-five pounds per acre; a fair yield 

 being from twenty-five to thirty bushels per acre. Each of the varieties has produced the largest yield in different tests, de- 

 pending apparently upon an adaptation to soil, climate and weather conditions that is as yet imperfectly understood; how- 

 ever, the Japanese is usually considered the heaviest yielder. 



Silver Hull This very attractive sort is claimed by many to make the highest grade of flour. The seed is glossy and silvery 

 gray, slightly smaller and lighter colored than that of the Common Gray. 3 lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Japanese The plants are stronger growing and more spreading than those of -Silver Hull, and the grain ripens a little 

 later. This variety is less liable to blight from sunshine than Common Gray and Silver Hull; seed larger, darker, and with 

 corners more prominent or slightly winged. 3 lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



f>, Qi I (Vigna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as a soil renovator and enricher. 



i^OWpea., KlSlCKeye 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 July 1, sixty pounds jDer 

 acre, in drills; one hundred twenty pounds per acre if sown broadcast. Lb. 30c; 3 Lbs. 75c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 

 for prices. 



]i^Ml_|. A family of grasses grown largely in Europe for the grain, but in this country used principally for a catch crop 



iVillieL to supplement others that have failed. Millet usually does well under almost any conditions and on any kind of soil. 



White or Common {Panicum niiliaceum) The Common Millet grows two and one-half to four feet high and affords a 

 large bulk of stalks and leaves. It is early maturing and is excellent for forage. For hay, sow broadcast, about twenty- 

 five pounds per acre, from May 1 to August 1. For grain, sow in drills, about twelve pounds per acre and not later than 

 June 20. Seed yeUow. 3 lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Golden. This is similar in appearance to Common Millet but is stronger growing and produces much larger heads. It is 

 especially valuable for use on poor soils. Seed yellow. 3 lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Hungarian (Panicum gervianicum) This is an improved species of annual millet growing less rank, with smaller stalks, and 

 smaller rounder heads. It often yields two or three tons of hay per acre. Hungarian is very valuable for use where a finer 

 hay than other millets is desired. The seed is larger than other millets and varies in color from light yellow to purple- 

 brown. 3 lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Q DWARF ESSEX FOR SOWING. This is by far the best variety of Rape for forage. It is very valuable not only 



Ix rfcTTf^ for green feeding purposes but is of importance to the fruit grower as a cover-crop and it affords excellent 

 A '%v%^^i^ pasturage for hogs and sheep late in the season. The plant of Dwarf Essex resembles at first the Ruta Baga but 

 the tops become very large and leafy. 



Dwarf Essex thrives best in cool weather. Ground should be prepared same as for turnips. Sow in June or July, with a 

 turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds of seed per acre. It is sometimes 

 sown with spring grain, to provide fall pasture after the grain is cut, also sown at the last cultivation of corn. It may be 

 sown broadcast, either with other fall forage crops or by itself, using from one to five pounds of seed per acre. Lb. 25c. 

 postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser's expense, 10 Lbs. $1.40. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 

 Rvpk Fall CMT \^inf#ar -''^ li^-rdyi strong growing annual, cultivated not only for its grain and straw but valuable also 

 ixyc, ra.ll or VVinier for soiling and as a cover-crop and for use as green-manure. It does better than wheat on 

 light sand or soils liable to drought. Sow middle of August to the last of September. Prepare the ground as for wheat and 

 sow broadcast or with a drill at the rate of sixty to ninety pounds per acre. 3 Lbs. 50c. postpaid. For larger quantities 

 inquire for prices. 



D_-^ ^r»■r'lno■ -^l^l^o^gti this grain is often planted especially for paper makers, who prefer it to any other, its principal 

 ivyc, opriilg value is as a "catch" crop to sow where winter grain has failed. The straw is shorter and stiffer than 



that of the winter variety and is always easily secured. The grain, although smaller, is of equal value. 3 Lbs. 50c. postpaid. 



For larger quantities inquire for prices. 



Sorghum 



AlU i«/vk 17 ».1« This is considered the best early variety and the one which we especially recommend as "sugarcane" 

 /\iDaugn cany for the north where the season is short. It is practically as early as the old Early Amber and yields 

 much more per acre either of syrup or seed. The plant is large, of strong, vigorous and erect habit. It may be planted as 

 late as the 15th of June and will be in condition to harvest for syrup in September. Cane seed should not be planted be- 

 fore the weather is warm in the spring. Three to four pounds of seed are required per acre. Lb. 30c. postpaid. 



Earlv Oranffe This valuable variety is very strong growing and erect, with large and abundant leaves and heavy compact 

 "^ ^ seed heads. It is early and often yields as much as two hundred and fortv gallons of very beautifully 



colored and highly flavored syrup to the acre. We recommend it highlv to all desiring a superior cane. Lb. 30c. postpaid. By 

 freight or express at purchaser's expense, 100 Lbs. $9.00. (Not less than 25 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 



SlinflniAT-rf^r large Russian. TMs has very large Vetch HAIRY OR. SAND a ^«a r^ZZosa) This IS also 



OUlll lower single heads borne at the top of a single ^ ^n.,11 called the Wmter \ etch. It is a very hardy forage 



unbranched stalk usually, and with much more and larger Plant growing well on soils so poor and sandy that they will 



seed than the common sorts. It is used extensively for produce but little clover. Its nitrogen gathering properties 



feeding poultry and is an excellent egg producer. Also P^ke it particularly valuable as a soil renewer and enricher 



largely planted for hiding unsightly places. The plant often ^^^t it is not recommended for land which is to be cultivated 



grows ten feet high. Sow seed as soon as ground is fit for ^ or gi'ain crops on account of its tendency to volunteer and 



planting corn, in rows three to four feet apart and about persist. The plants, when mature, are about forty inches 



one foot apart in row. Cultivate the same as corn. This lii^h and if cut for forage as soon as full grown and before 



variety will yield 1.000 pounds or more of seed per acre. setting seed, they wiU start up again and furnish even a 



They grow readily in almost any soil but do best on light, larger crop than the first. Seed round, black and should be 



rich, limestone or alluvial land well supplied with moisture sown thirty to sixty pounds per acre. Inquire for prices. 



and not shaded by trees or buildings. Some species are 



planted in the flower garden for ornament. (See Simflower, 



page 9k.) Pkt. 5c; Va Lb. 15c: Lb. 25c. postpaid; for larger RlDnQP'P'nQ 



quantities inquire for prices. OlIXJLr %J lUtLtU iJ 



V**foK rx*. To^r^ SPRING (F/ciasafira) A perennial The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not for 



V etcn or l are pea-llke plant grown as an annual in planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 



the north. Desirable as a forage plant and valuable as a Canary. .. .Lb. 30c; 3 Lbs. 75c. Maw Lb. $1.25 



cover-crop for orchards. Culture same as for field peas. Hemp.... " 25c; 3 " 60c. Millet " 20c; 3 Lbs. 50c« 



Sow ninety to one hundred twenty pounds per acre. Inquire Rape " 25c; 3 " 60c. Lettuce. . . " 30c. 



for prices. Mixed Bird Seeds, Lb, 30c; 3 Lbs, 75c. 



