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M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



CLOVER SEEDS 



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



\]£ \f T\ *■' {Medicago sativa) This deep-rooted leguminous perennial is the principal hay and forage plant 



Altalta, L/OmeStlC in 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 excellent pasturage for hogs 

 but is not recommended 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 rotted manure is desirable. Sow in northern latitudes June to August, twenty to thirty pounds per acre if 

 broadcasted, or fifteen to twenty-five pounds if in drills. In the south, alfalfa is sown in February or September. % Lb. 20c; 

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



iif i£ C ' f On account of its superior hardiness this variety is particularly recommended for growing in north- 



AJralta, vinmm S em latitudes as its distinctive characteristic is its ability to withstand the rigor of the hardest winter. 

 It possesses a fibrous branching root system and the plants are of spreading habit. The flowers are variegated in color with 

 purple predominating. Lb. 75c. postpaid. For larger lots inquire for prices. 



Alsike or Swedish 



(Trifolium hybridurii) This perennial is the most hardy of all clovers. 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. The heads are globular, fragrant and 

 much liked by bees. Sow the seed in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. y 4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 50c. postpaid; for larger I its inquire for prices. 



m « ,i | D J {Trifolium /iratense) This sort grows nearly twice the size of the Common Red Clover. 



IVlammOtn Or Large txed often making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds 

 per acre. ViLb. 20c; Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



fUt J* D J I •Trifolium prateuse) This is by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 



IVleQlUm Keu 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. y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 55c. postpaid; for 



larger lots inquire for prices. 



\\ri •. r\ , i I Trifolium repens^ A small, creeping perennial variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It ac- 

 Wlllte L/UtCn commodates 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, 

 for prices. 



Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 



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



fvSL136 ^ or £T een feeding purposes but is of importance to the fruit grower as a cover-crop and it affords excellent 

 a ^** j* V* 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 coin. 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. $1.25. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 



Sunfl 



ower 



Dwarf Essex Rape 



LARGE RUSSIAN. This has very large 

 single heads borne at the top of a single 

 unbranehed stalk usuallv, and with much more and larger 

 seed than the common' sorts. It is used extensively for 

 feeding poultry and is an excellent egg producer. Also 

 largely planted for hiding unsightly places. The plant often 

 grows ten feet high. Sow seed as soon as ground is fit for 

 planting corn, in rows three to four feet apart and about 

 one foot apart in row. Cultivate the same as corn. This 

 variety will yield 1000 pounds or more of seed per acre. 

 They do best on light, rich, limestone or alluvial land well 

 supplied with moisture and not shaded by trees or buildings. 

 (See Sunflower, page 9U) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 25c. postpaid; for 

 larger quantities inquire for prices. 

 Vot/-V» HAIRY OR SAND (Yicia villosa) This is also 

 V CLC-I1 called the Winter Vetch. It is a very hardy forage 

 plant growing well on soils so poor and sandy that they will 

 produce but little clover. Its nitrogen gathering properties 

 make it particularly valuable as a soil renewer and enricher 

 but it is not recommended for land which is to be cultivated 

 for grain crops on account of its tendency to volunteer and 

 persist. The plants, when mature, are about forty inches 

 high and if cut for forage as soon as full grown and before 

 setting seed, they will start up again and furnish even a 

 larger crop than the first. Seed round, black and should be 

 sown thirty to sixty pounds per acre. Lb. 25c; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 



SORGHUM 



. _ . This is considered the best earlv variety and the one which we especially recommend as "sugar cane"' 

 AlbaUgh JlarlV 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 svrup or seed. The plant is large, of strong, vigorous and erect habit. It may be planted as 

 late as the loth 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 soring. Three to four pounds of seed are required per acre. Lb. 25c. postpaid. By treignt 

 or express at purchaser's expense. 100 Lbs. $8.00. (Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound ratej 



r, i„ O **«**«» This valuable varietv is very strong growing and erect, with large and abundant leaves and heavy compact 

 Hariy orange see d heads. Itiseafly and often vields as much as two hundred and forty gallons of very beautifully 



colored and highly flavored syrup to the acre. We recommend it highly to all desiring a superior cane. Lb. 25c. postpaid. 



freight or express at purchaser's expense. 100 Lbs. $8.00. Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 



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BIRD SEEDS 



The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not for planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 



Canary Lb. 25c. Maw 



Hemp " 25c. Lettuce 



Rape " 25c. Mixed Bird Seeds. Lb. 25c. 



Lb. 



50c. 

 25c. 



