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



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CLOVER SEEDS. 



LUCERNE, OR ALFALFA CMedicago satlvd). It is use- 

 less to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard pan 

 sub-soil as the roots naturally penetrate to a gi-eat depth, and 

 must do so if the plants live any time. Sow on rich, moist loam 

 or sandy soil, having a deep porous sub-soil. Prepare 

 the laud thoroughlj^ and sow seed at the rate of fifteen 

 to twenty-five 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 estabUshed. % Lb. 10c; Lb. 25c; $9.00 

 per 100 Lbs. 



BOKHARA (Melilotus alba) Sweet Clover. This is exceed- 

 ingly valuable as pasturage for bees. It is occasionally found 

 growing wild by the roadside in company with the more com- 

 mon sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis), and may be distin- 

 guished from it by its white flowers and less coarse and more 

 leafy stems. % Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH. (Trifolium hyhridum). The 

 most hardy of all clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils 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 froni them. Sow in spring or fall, at 

 the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. ^ Lb. 10c; 

 Lb. 25c; $10.00 per 100 Lbs. 



CRIiViSON TREFOIL, OR SCARLET ITALIAN (rw/p. 



Hum incarnatur)i).—A.n annual variety, in common use in 

 the South for feeding green and for hay, and also found very 

 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 a 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. 

 ^Lb. 10c; Lb. 25c: $6.50 per 100 Lbs. 



MAMMOTH, OR LARGE RED (TrifoUum pratense}. 

 Grows nearly twice the size of the common Red Clover, often 

 making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight 

 to twelve pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



MEDIUM RED, OR JUNE (TrifoUum pratense). This is 

 by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 

 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. 

 Lb. 25c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



WHITE DUTCH (TrifoUum repens). A small, creeping 

 perennial variety, valuable 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. 10c; 

 Lb. 30c; $15.00 per 100 Lbs. 



GRASS SEEDS. 



RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS (Agrostis canina-). 

 A valuable perennial for lawns and pasturage. Much like Red 

 Top though smaller. Thrives on light, dry soils as well as on 

 rich, moist ones. For lawn purposes, if used alone, it should 

 be sown at the rate of about forty pounds per acre; for pas- 

 ture, if used alone, twenty-four pounds per acre. Lb. 40c; 

 $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 



RED TOP (Aqrostis vulgaris'). In Pennsylvania and states 

 further south this is knov\Ti as Herd's Grass, a name applied 

 in New England and New York to Timothy. It is a good, per- 

 manent grass, standing our climate well, and makes good 

 pasture when fed close. When sown alone, use about twenty- 

 eight pounds seed per acre. Sow in spring or fall. Lb. 25c; 

 $9.00 per 100 Lbs. 



RED TOP, FANCY Qdeaned from chaff)- Sow eight to 

 ten pounds per acre. Lb. 40c; $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 



MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pratensis). An erect 

 perennial, in appearance slightly resembling Timothy. Val- 

 uable for permanent pastures and does best on good, moder- 

 ately moist soil. If sown alone use twenty -five pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 50c; $25.00 per 100 Lbs. 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS (Arena elatior). A hardy 

 perennial much used in the South and West. Its roots pene- 

 trate deep and it thrives on any good soil. It yields a heavy 

 crop and is valuable both for meadow and pasture. If used 

 alone sow about thirty to forty pounds per acre. Lb. 40c; 

 $18.00 per 100 libs. 



AWNLbSS dROME uRASS (Bromus inermis). A per- 

 ennial grass valuable for binding the soil of embankments 

 and on account of its ability to resist both drought and cold. 

 On light dry soils it is used for both hay and pasturage, but is 

 not recommended for locations where better grasses will suc- 

 ceed. Should be used at the rate of forty pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 40c; $18.00 per 100 Lbs. 



ORCHARD GRASS, OR COCK'S FOOT (Dactylis glo- 



merata). One of the most valuable grasses on account of its 



quick growth and valuable aftermath. It has a tendency to 



grow in tufts, and does better if sown with clover, and as it 



ripens at the same time the mixed hay is of the best quality. 



When sown alone about twenty-eight pounds are required per at market price 



acre; if sown with clover, half that amount. It is perennial, 



and will last for years, but its habit of grow-th unfits it for 



lawns. Lb. 25c; $13.00 per 100 Lbs. 



HARD FESCUE (Festuca duriuscula). Similar to Sheep^s 

 J^escue but not so dense, and growing somewhat taller: this 

 otten will cover sandy soil under the shade of large trees 

 where no other grass will grow; is a desirable addition to 

 bow thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; $16.00 



on any good soil, wet or dry. If used alone sow forty pounds 

 per acre. Lb. 40c; $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE (^Festuca ovina). A small tufted, 

 hardy grass, forming a cluster of narrow cylindrical leaves. 

 of value in mixture for lawns or dry soils and under shade. 

 Sow about thirty-five pounds per acre. Lb. 40c; $18.00 

 per 100 Lbs. 



MEADOW FESCUE, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS (Fes- 



tuca pratensis) . A perennial grass from two to four feet high, 

 with flat, broad leaves. This is one of the standard European 

 grasses. It needs rich ground, and succeeds well on prairie 

 soil. This is 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-five pounds per acre. Lb. 25c; 

 $8.00 per 100 Lbs. 



PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium perenne). A very 

 valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds well on 

 almost any soil, but is particularly adapted to moderately 

 moist or irrigated lands. It is largely used, mixed with otheV 

 grasses, for lawns. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre, in 

 spring. Lb. 25c; $8.00 per 100 Lbs. 



HUNGARIAN {Panicum Germanicum). This is a species 

 of annual millet, growing less rank, with smaller stalks, often 

 yielding two or three tons of hay per acre. It is very popular 

 and valuable with those who are clearing timber lands. Sow 

 and cultivate like millet. Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



COMMON MILLET (Pauicum miliace\wi\. Requires a 

 dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and a half to four feet 

 high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves, and is excellent for 

 forage. For hay, sow broadcast, about twenty- 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 :^Oth. 

 Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



GERMAN, OR GOLDEN MILLET. An improved variety, 

 medium early, growing three to five feet high. The heads are 

 closely condensed, though the spikes are very numerous. The 

 seeds are contained in rough, bi-istly sheaths and are rountl, 

 golden yellow and beautiful in appearance. Lb. 20c: 100 Lbs. 



lawn grass. 

 per 100 Lbs. 



r,J^^^ FESCUE (Festuca elatior). A valuable perennial 

 grass, very productive and nutritious. It is native to moist, 

 heavy soil, where it probably does best, but it succeeds well 



TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense). This is the most valuable 

 of all the grasses for hay. especially in the North. Thrives 

 best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It^should l>e 

 cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the spring or 

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

 mixed with other grasses. Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS CPoo nemoralis). Grows from 

 one and a half to two feet high: has a perennial creeping 

 root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. One of the best 

 varieties to sow in shaded situations, such as orchards and 

 parks, for either liav or pasturage. Sow about thirty pounds 

 per acre. Lb. 50c: $30.00 per 100 Lbs. 



Prices on all Clover and Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices 

 are by freight or express at purchaser''s expense. 



