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



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



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



D i r> Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown 



Barley, LOmmon 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 liable to shell. Use about one hundred twenty 



pounds per acre. 3 Lbs. postpaid 75c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



|J K L a |. A well known annual grown largely for the flour used in making breakfast cakes. The plants are erect 

 DUCKWucal an( i branching, two to three feet high, square stemmed, with clusters of white fragrant dowers. 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 75c; 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 75c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



f* u| i (Yigna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as a soil renovator and enricher. 



LOWpea, DlaCKeye 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 per 

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

 for prices. 



rVTill<*f A family of grasses grown largely in Europe for the grain, but in this country used principally for a catch crop 

 IVlllie I t0 supplement others that have failed. Millet usually does well under almost any conditions and on any kind of soil. 



White or Common (Panicum miliaceum) 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 yellow. 3 lbs. postpaid 60c; 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 65c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Hungarian (Panicum germanicum) 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 70c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



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



f\RD6 for S reen feeding purposes but is of importance to the fruit grower as a cover-crop and it affords excellent 

 * ^** J"*^* 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. 35c. 

 postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser's expense, 10 Lbs. $1.75. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 



Rtt-^ Pall rw Wintoi' A hardy, strong growing annual, cultivated not only for its grain and straw but valuable also 



rvye, r all Or VV inter f or 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. 60c. postpaid. For larger quantities 



inquire for prices. 



p _ Qrwinrr Although this grain is often planted especially for paper makers, who prefer it to any other, its principal 

 r\.ye ? jpnng 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. 60c. postpaid. 



For larger quantities inquire for prices. 



Sorghum 



A11_ 1_ E" 1 This is considered the best early variety and the one which we especially recommend as "sugar cane" 



AlbaUgn tarly 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 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. By freight 

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



Sunflower \&&*&^ &t ' s g2Zg$?& Vetch ^l^t^J^fi^&&%2£ 



unbranched stalk usSfy" anfwfih much mor? and" larf e? ptart grovdng 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 



fpprlinfr -nonltrv and is an excellent pp-s? nrodncer " Also make it particularly valuable as a soil renewer and enricher 



argeTf planS f o? hid!n| unsfgh ? placlf . P The plant ofteS but it is not recommended for land which is to be cultivated 



grows'ten feet high. Sow seed as soon as ground is fit for for gram crops on account of I its 'tendency to volunteer and 



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



one foot apart in row. Cultivate the same as corn. This high and if cut for forage as soon as full ^growr l and before 



variety will vield 1.000 pounds or more of seed per acre. setting seed they vail start up aga n and f urni.h e, en a 



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



rich, limestone or alluvial land well supplied with moisture fo^n thirty, to sixty pounds per acie. Lb. 45c. postpaid; for 



and not shaded by trees or buildings Some species are lar ^ er lot s inquir e for prices. 



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



page 9k.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; l / 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 35c. postpaid; for DIDH SFFDS 



larger quantities inquire for prices. lm X i\ MJf **> x-i m-i vs *J 



\T m. 1_ T SPRING (Vicia sativa\ \ nerennial The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not for 



Vetch Or Tare {Etopfcnt^SS S an ES3P fa! Planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 



the north. Desirable as a forage plant and valuable as a Canary Lb. 50c; 3 Lbs. $1.25 Maw Lb. $1.50 



cover-crop for orchards. Culture same as for field peas. Hemp " 35c; 3 " 90c. Millet " 20c; 3 Lbs. 50c 



Sow ninety to one hundred twenty pounds per acre. Lb. 25c Rape " 35c; 3 " 90c Lettuce.. . " 40c 



postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. Mixed Bird Seeds. Lb. 40c; 3 Lbs. $1.00 



