D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



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Prices on Grass Seeds siibject to change. The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or 



express, at purchaser's expense. 

 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 rolling. Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the 

 most luxuriant in spring, others in summer, others again in autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required for a 

 perfect, carpet-like lawn. It may be planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to one hundred 

 poundsper acre; much more is required than for hay or pasturage. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, mak- 

 ing the surface very fine and smooth, then raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain which, if the surface has 

 just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. If the expected rain does not come, cover by rolling with a light roller. 

 For fall seeding sow before the autumn rains and early enougli to enable the young grass to become well established before 

 very cold weather, when a light dressing of manure should be given. 

 -, _.. --. <■ {Central Park Mixture) We 



hxtra Tine Mixed have given much thought and 



made many experiments to secure the best selection and 



think our Central Park Mixture is the best possible for 



M While there are on the 



lXtureS TOr Golf LmkS market numerous 



permanent lawns. One pound of this mixture is sufficient 

 to sow 600 square feet. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 

 r-i. ... i ■ f> A thoroughly first- 



rme Mixed Lawn Grass class mixture made 



of the best and cleanest grades of those varieties used 



and best adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 35c; 



100 Lbs. $20.00 

 r,, , . mm. . A selection of fine grasses 



Ohady Lawn Mixture which thrive under the 



shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. 



Lb. 75c. 



ready prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we 

 have found that the best results are obtained by giving 

 individual attention to each customer and making a 

 special mixture to suit his needs. We have thus overcome 

 the difficulties presented by the great dissimilarity of 

 local conditions of various links and are willing to give 

 you the benefit not only of our experience on some of 

 the best greens in this country but of expert knowledge 

 of grass seeds as well. Write us a description of your 

 links, telling what 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. 



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



Hungarian 



r> i g~* Barley succeeds best on rich lands 



Darley, tommon more sandy and lighter than those 

 adapted to wheat. It is sown 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 two and one- 

 half bushels per acre. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots 

 inquire for prices. 

 D 1 1_ " m. f* Buckwheat should be sown 



DUCKWneat, LOmmon about June 20, broadcast, at 

 the rate of about one-half bushel per acre; the average yield 

 being from twenty-five to thirty bushels. It should be 

 threshed as soon as dry, for if allowed to stand in mass it is 

 apt to spoil. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire 

 for prices. 

 o 1 i . f The plants are large and 



DUCKWneat, Japanese vigorous, maturing seed 

 early and resisting drought and blight remarkably well; the 

 grain is much larger and has a thinner hull than the Common 

 or the Silver Hull. We recommend this especially for well 

 drained or sandy land and the dry climate of the western 

 plains. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



r» l i . cvi ¥i n This improved variety is 



Buckwheat, Silver Hull much better than the 

 old sort. It is in bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields 

 double the quantity per acre. The husk is thinner, the corn- 

 ers less prominent and the grain of a beautiful light gray 

 color. The flour is said to be better and more nutritious. 

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

 *-i| (Linum usitatissimum) Sow late enough in the spring 



r lax to avoid frost and early enough to secure a good stand 

 and enable the crop to ripen before the fall rains. A fair 

 average quantity of seed to be sown on an acre is one-half 

 bushel, when cultivated for seed; if for the fibre a larger 

 quantity should be sown. Cut before quite ripe and if the 

 weather be dry let it lie in the swath a few hours, when it 

 should be raked and secured from the weather; thresh early 

 in the fall and in dry weather. 3 Lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 

 1 1 • (Panicum germanicum) This is a species 



Hungarian of annual millet growing less rank, with 

 smaller stalks, often yielding two or three tons of hay 

 per acre. It is very valuable and popular with those 

 who are clearing timber lands. Sow and cultivate like millet. 

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

 A/pii . /-* (Panicum miliaceum) Requiresadry, 



Millet, LOmmon light, rich soil, and grows two and 

 one-half to four feet high with a fine 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 

 1st to August 1st. For grain, sow in drills, about twelve pounds 

 per acre and not later than June 20th. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; 

 for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Millet, German or Golden leavld^aSety, grllv- 



ing three, to five feet high; later maturing than Common Mil- 

 let, and a heavy yielder. The heads, though numerous, are 

 very large and compact. The seeds are contained in rough, 

 bristly sheaths and are round, golden yellow and very attrac- 

 tive in appearance. 3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots 

 inquire for prices. 



