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



LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



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Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. 



The pound prices include postage; 

 express, at purchaser's expense. 



100 pound prices are by freight or 



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 sim. 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 

 pounds per 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 enough to enable the young grass to become well established before 

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



EXTRA FINE MIXED 



{Central Park Mix- 

 ture). We have 

 given much thought and made many experiments to 

 secure the best selection and think our Central Park Mix- 

 ture is the best possible for permanent lawns. One pound 

 of this mixture is sufficient to sow 600 square feet. 

 Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



Fine Mixed Lawn Grass t^£.°^^^.Se 



of the best ind cleanest grades of those varieties used and 

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

 100 Lbs. $30.00 



Shady Lawn Mixture U^^'ilS.l "thSvI 



under the shade of trees or buildings where there is little 

 sun. Lb. 60c. 



MIXTURES FOR GOLF LINKS 



While there are on the market numerous ready pre- 

 pared golf mixtures of more or less value, we have found 

 that the best results are obtained by giving individual atten- 

 tion 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. Wi-ite us a descrip 

 tion 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 ai-e wet or dry and 

 we will offer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 

 the various parts of your grounds. 



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



Barley, Common 



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Barley succeeds best on rich lands 

 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. by mail 60c; 100 Lbs. at 

 market price. 



Dii^1^->ArVkA'»4- C*^-»v%inf>^-ws. Buckwheat should be sown 



ISUCkWneat, I^OmmOn about June 20, broadcast, 

 at the rate of about one half bushel per acre; the aver- 

 age 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. by mail 50c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



RiirlciAriaf^al- T;:inAn<^<:Pk '^^® plants are large and 

 OUCKWIlt^dl., «ldpdnebe vigorous, maturmg 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. by mail 50c; 100 Lbs, at market price. 



Buckwheat, Silver Hull StuS^Sr'tiTS'S.'^ 



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

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

 er^, less prominent and the grain of a beautiful light gray 

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

 3 Lbs. by mail 50c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 

 Fla-v (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 Iquantity af 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. Lb. 80c: 100 Lbs. at market 

 price. 



l-fiin<T2) 1*121 n (-P'^^^C'MW. Oermanicum). This is a species 

 ri.unga,ria,Il 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. Lb. 30c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Mi11a4- C*f^inf\inrkr^-v% (Panicum miliaceum). Requires a 

 llieiy %^OlIlinOIl dry, light, rich soil, and grows two 

 and a 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. Lb. 80c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Millet, German or Golden t"Jf?SStty,^T 



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. Lb. 86c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



