D. M. FERRY & CO, 



DETROIT, MIGH. 



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GRASS SEEDS— c°"«""«d 



Khode Island Dent draSS 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, it should be sown at the rate of 

 about forty pounds per acre; for pasture, if used alone, 

 twenty -four pounds per acre. Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 

 ^, , |-i (Festuca ovina) A small tufted, hardy 



oneep S rescue grass forming a cluster of narrow, 

 cylindrical leaves. Valuable in mixture for lawns on dry soils 

 and in shady locations. Sow about thirtj^-flve pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 4dc. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 rr>„m/i 1 /-\./^ (Avena elatior) A hardy 



1 all Meadow Uat L»raSS perennial much used in 

 the south and west. Roots penetrate deep. It yields a heavy 

 crop on any good soil, and is valuable both for meadow and 

 jia-iture. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre. Lb. 50c. post- 

 paid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



rp II n (Festuca elatior) A valuable perennial 



1 all rescue grass.very productive and nutritious. Suc- 

 ceeds best on moist, heavy soil, but will do well on any good 

 soil, wet or dry. If used alone sow forty pounds' per acre. 

 Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 rp. 1 iPhleum pratense) The most valuable of all the 



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, at the rate of twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but less 

 if mixed with other grasses. Lb. 25c. postpaid; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 



\XT 1 n/i 1 r^ (Poaneniornlis) Grows from 



Wood Meadow laraSS 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 povmds per acre. Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots in- 

 quire for prices. 



LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



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



at purcliaser's expense. 

 Tlie 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 tlie hot 

 summer sun. However much care is bestowed on tlie 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 poiuids 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 smootli, 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 tlie 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 . 

 r- . rr- nil' j (Central ParTc Mixture) We have «•. , r i^ ir 1 • 1 While tliere are on the 



t-Xtra rine Mixed given much thought and made MlXturCS rOr VaOlr Links market numerous ready 

 many experiments to secure the best selection and think prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we have found 



our Central Park Mixture is the best possible for permanent 

 lawns. One pound is the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 

 000 square feet. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



C" KA'JI O A 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 



oi_ J I li/I- . This is a selection of fine 



Ohady Lawn Mixture grasses which thrive under 



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



Lb. 60c. 



tliat 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 wliat the nature of the soil is, how 

 drained, how much it lias tlie 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. 



Millet, Common 



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



p, I f, Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those 



Joarley, L^Ommon 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. 



U 1 I . ^ Buckwlieat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the rate 



DUCKWneaty V^Ommon 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. 



jj I 1 . I Plants large and vigorous, maturing seed early and resisting 



JjUCKWneat, Japanese drought and bllght remarkably well; the grain is much larger 



and has a thinner hull than Common or Silver Hull. Recommended especially for well drained 



or sandy land and the dry climate of tlie western plains. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots 



inquire for prices. 



j> 1 1 . Q*l u 11 ^^ improved variety much better than the old sort. It is in 



JtSUCKWneat, silver tiUll bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields double the quantity 



per acre; husk thinner, corners less prominent; grain a beautifid liglit gray. The flour is said to 



be better and more nutritious. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for laiger lots inquire for prices. 



/-> Ul I {Vigna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as 



V/OWpea, olaCkeye a soil renovator and enricher. It is used not only for green manuring 



but also for forage. Cowpeas are very rich in nitrogen and wlien plowed under they leave the 



land in splendid condition for the future crop. Sow June 1 to July 1, one bushel per acre, in 



drills; two to two and one-half bushels per acre if sown broadcast. Qt. 15c; V4 Bu. $1.00; Bu. $3.50 



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. 



U • (Panicum german icutn ) This is a species of annual millet growing less rank, 



nungarian vlth smaller stalk, and darker beard, and 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. 



n/l>ll . /> (Pan/c?tm )}!j7/(:(ce«?/i,) Requires a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and 



iVllUet, L^Ommon 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. 



1V/I*II 1. /^ ^ 1 J ^'^ improved large leaved variety, growing three to five 



IVllllet, Vjierman or LlOlden feet high; later maturing than Common Millet, 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 in color and very attractive in appearance. 



3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



