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



Grass Seeds 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; lOO pound J 

 prices are by freight or express, at purchaser's expense. ^' 



ORCHARD GRASS 



RED TOP 



TIMOTHV (Phleum pratense). This is the most 

 lilTlVFlllI valuable of all the 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, at the rate of twelve 

 pounds per acre, if alone, but less if mixed with other gi'asses. 

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



CDactylis glomerata). 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 acre ; if sown with clover, half that 

 amount. It is perennial, and will last for years, but its habit 

 of growth unfits it for lawns. Lb. 30c; $14.00 per 100 Lbs. 



CAgrostis vulgaris). In Pennsylvania 

 and states further south this is known as 

 Herd's Grass, a name applied in New England and New York 

 to Timothy. It is a good, permanent 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. 



RED TOP Prime Chaif Seed, Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. $5.00 

 RED TOP Clioice " " Lb. 25c; 100 Lbs. 8.00 



RED TOP FANCY ^cleaned from chaff). Sow eight to 

 ten pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; $12.50 per 100 Lbs. 



AWNLESS BROME GRASS CBromus inemus). 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 he used at the rate of forty pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 30c; $15.00 per 100 Lbs. 



HARD FESCUE (Festuca duriuscula). Similar to Sheep"'s 

 Fescue but not so dense, and growing somewhat taller; this 

 often will cover sandy soil under the shade of large trees 

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

 lawn grass. Sow thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; $15.00 

 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. 30c; $15.00 

 per 100 Lbs. 



TALL FESCUE {Festuca elatior). A valuable perennial 

 grass, very productive and nutritious. It is native to m-oist, 

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

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

 per acre. Lb. 35c; $16. 50 per 100 Lbs. 



MEADOW FESCUE, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS ^Fes- 



tucapratensis). 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. 30c; 

 $11.00 per 100 Lbs. 



FOWL MEADOW, OR FALSE RED TOP (Poa serofina-). 



It yields well when sown on low, moist land, and stands 

 longer in good condition for cutting than most grasses. It 

 can be mowed almost any time from July to October. When 

 three feet high it falls down, or lodges, and after a little time 

 every joint puts forth new branches. The stalk is always 

 sweet and tender, and cattle and sheep are fond of it. 

 Requires about twenty-five pounds of seed per acre. Sow in 

 spring or fall. Per Lb. 40c; 100 Lbs. $25.00. 



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; $30.00 per 100 Lbs. 



ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa trivmlis). A strong 

 growing, hardy grass, well suited for deep, moist soils, but 

 of little value on soil which is poor or dry. Sow about twenty 

 pounds per acre. Per Lb. 50c ; 100 Lbs. $30.00. 



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. 30c: 

 $15.00 per 100 Lbs. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS CPoa 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 hay or pasturage. Sow about thirty pounds 

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



CREEPING BENT GRASS (Agrostis Stolo^iif era). Far- 

 ticularly valuable for lawns that are to be used as croquet 

 and tennis grounds, because it is benefited more than hurt by 

 tramping, and by its bright color adds to the beauty of the 

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



RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS (Agrostis canina^ 

 A valuable perennial for lawns and pasturage. Much like Red 

 Top though smaller. Thrives on hght, 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. 



SWEET VERNAL {Anthoxanthum odoratum). The seed 

 we offer is the true perennial Sweet Vernal, which is one of 

 the most valuable of our lawn grasses, springing up in the 

 spring earlier than any other grass, holding its color and 

 beauty till late in the fall, and when cut it is delightfully frag- 

 rant. It is vastly superior to the annual variety, being larger and 

 retaining its place in the lawn for many years. Lb. 60c. 



{Panicum Germanicum). This is a 

 species of annual millet, growing less 

 rank, with smaller stalks, often yielding tvro 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 {Panicum miliaceum). 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 Jtme 20th. 

 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, bristl3' sheaths and are roimd, 

 golden yellow and beautiful in appearance. Lb. 26c; 100 Lbs. 

 at market price. 



PERENNIAL RYE GRASS CLolium 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 other 

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

 spring. Lb. 20c; $7.00 per 100 Lbs. 



HUNGARIAN 



