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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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GRASS SEEDS-Continued 



n, 1 w J ir» t/-" (Agrostis canina) A 



Khode Island Oent L»raSS 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. 45c. postpaid; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 



oi f i-t (Festuca ovina) A small tufted, hardy 



tdneep S rescue grass forming a cluster of narrow, 



cylindrical leaves. It is of value in mixture for lawns on dry 



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



per acre. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



rp II |-i {Festuca elatior) A valuable perennial 



1 all r eSCUe 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. postpaiid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



T" 11 K/i 1 /^ t /"> (Aveiia elatior) A hardy 



1 all Meadow Uat UraSS 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 

 pasture. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre. Lb. 40c. post- 

 paid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



T.i (Plileum pratense) The most valuable of all the 



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. 

 \\j J iv/i 1 g^ (Poanemorolis) Grows from 



Wood Meadow V^raSS 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. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots in- 

 quire for prices. 



LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



Prices on, Grass Seeds subject to change. 



The pound iirices include postage; 

 at purchaser's expense. 



100 pound pJi'ices are by freight or exjjress. 



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 past;urage. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, then raking 

 it over and sosving the seed just before a rain which, if tlie 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 theautumn 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. 



C «. r?* KH' J {Central Park Mixture) We have 



L-Xtra 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 of this mixture is sufficient to sow 600 

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



i-i. ««• 1 I /-< A thoroughly first-class 



rine Mixed Lawn (irass 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 II »>!• ■ A selection of fine grasses 



Shady Lawn Mixture which thrive under the shade 

 of trees or buildings where 

 there is little sun. Lb. 60c. 



««• . r rf^ If I • 1 While there are on the 



Mixtures tor t»Olt Links market numerous ready 

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

 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 whether the summers are wet or dry and 

 we w ill offer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 

 the various parts of your grounds. 



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



r> I f* Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those 



oarley) common 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. 

 R 1 I. * r^ Buckwheat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the rate 



DUCRWiieat, v.«Onimon 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. 

 p I 1 . I The plants are large and vigorous, maturing seed early and 



oUCKWneat, Japanese resisting drought and blight remarkably well; the grain is 

 much larger and has a thinner hull than the Common or the Silver HuU. We recommend this 

 variety 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. 

 o I 1 . Q.| u II This improved variety is much better than the old sort. It 



DUCKWtieat, ijllver rlUll is in bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields double the 

 quantity per acre. The husk is thinner, the corners 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. 

 PI (Linum usito.tissinium) Sow late enough in the spring to avoid frost and early enough 



rlaX 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 of annual millet growing less rank, 



rlUngarian with 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. 



IV/1'11 f- f^ {Panicum miliaceum) Requires a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and 



iVllIiet) common 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. 



1i/I*ll J. i^ /^ IJ An improved large leaved variety, growing three to five 



IVllllet, German or laOlden 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. 



