FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH. 



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GRASS SEEDS— Continued 



f5l_ 1 I 1 JO J. /^ (Agrosfis canina) A 



KnOde Island oent VaraSS 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, sow about forty pounds per acre; 



for pasture, if used alone, twenty-four pounds per acre. 



Lb. 70c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



Qi f -p (Festuca ovina) A small tufted, hardy 



■dneep S rescue grass forming a cluster of narrow, 



cylindrical leaves. Valuable in mixture for lawns on dry 



soils and in shady locations. Sow about thirty-five pounds 



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



prices. 



1 imotny grasses for hay, especially in the north. Thrives 

 best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be 

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

 twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but less if mixed with other 

 grasses. Lb. 25c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 WT J Ti/l J r^ (Poanemorolis) Grows from 



Wood Meadow LiraSS one and one-half to two feet 

 high; has a perennial creeping root and an erect, slender, 

 smooth stem. Well adapted to shaded situations, such as 

 orchards and parks, for either hay or pasturage. Sow about 

 thirty pounds per acre. Lb. $1.00 postpaid; for larger lots in- 

 quire for prices. 



LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



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

 at purchaser' s expense. {Net .ess than ^5 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 

 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 pounds per acre; much more is required 

 than for hay or pasturage. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, making 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. 



T-i |-i. ««. J {Central Park Mixture) We have 



HXtra rine Mixed given much thought and made 

 many experiments to secure the best selection and think 

 our Central Park Mixture is the best possible for permanent 

 lawns. One pound is the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 

 600 square feet. Lb. 55c; 100 Lbs. $40.00 

 17* liyf J f r^ ^ thoroughly first-class 



rine Mixed Lawn Urass 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 



Ci_ 1 ¥ IV/i* J. This is a selection of fine 



onady JLawn Mixture grasses which thrive under 



the shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. 



Lb. 90c. 



Mixtures for Golf Links 



While there are on the 

 market numerous ready 

 prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we have fountl 

 that the best results are obtained by giving individual at- 

 tention to each customer and making a special mixture to 

 suit his needs. We have thus overcome the difficulties pre- 

 sented 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 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 whetlier the summers are wet or dry and 

 we will offier you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 

 the various parts of your grounds. 



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



U I f^ Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It 



Darley^ L^Ommon in the spring and can be grown farther north than any other grain. Unless intended for 

 should be cut before fully ripe as it is then heavier, of better quality and less Uable to shell. Use 

 about one hundred twenty pounds per acre. 3 Lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 Riir*U"iArli^s«f ^ well known annual grown largely for the flour used in making breakfast 

 lJUl^lvWllCa.1 cakes. The plants are erect and branching, two to three feet high, square 

 stemmed, with clusters of white fragrant flowers. Buckwheat should be sown about June 15 to 

 July 15, broadcast, at the rate of about twenty 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, depending apparently upon an adaptation to soil, climate and weather conditions that is 

 as yet imperfectly understood; however, 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 60c; 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 60c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



^ o| 1 {Vigna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as 



>-'OWpea, DlaCKeye a soil renovator and enricher. 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 cer acre if sown broadcast. Lb. 20c; 2 Lbs. 35c. postpaid; 

 100 Lbs. $6.50. (Not less than 25 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 



PI {Linum usitatissimum) Sow late enough in the spring to avoid frost and early enough 



r lax 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. 



1V4l11^f A family of grasses grown largely in Europe for the grain, but in this country used 



iVlIliCL principally for a catch crop to supplement others that have failed. Millet usually does 

 well under almost any conditions and on any kind of soil. 



Common (Panicum miUaceum) 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 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



German or 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 60c; 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 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices, 



IS sown 

 seed it 



OR Golden 



