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



GRASS SEEDS-Continued 



D 'ID iT" (Lnliumperenne) Avery valu- rp. , (Phleum pratense) The most valuable of all the 



r erennial r\ye ^jraSS able variety tor permanent 1 imOtny grasses for hay, especially in the north. Thrives 



pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particu- best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be 



larly adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the spring or fall, 



thirty to forty pounds per acre in spring. Lb. 30c. postpaid; twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but less if m-ixed with other 



for larger lots inquire for prices. grasses. Lb. 20c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



r>1_ J I 1 J D ^n (Agrostis canina) A dt-nhsirA Hi-aQc (DactyUs glomerate,) Desirable on ac- 



Rhode island bent Grass valuable perennial for ^-'rcnam yraSS count of its quick growth and valuable 



lawns and pasturage. Much like Red Top, though smaller. ^"^J"f,*^'-, " ^^ palatable and nutritious and stock eat it 



ThrfvPQ nn 1 o-ht drv soiK fls well fl^ oti rich moist onp-^ Fnr Ri'eedily Avhen green. A tendency to grow m tufts unfits it 



Thn V es on light, di j sO Is as ^^ ell ab on i loh. moibt one^. b oi ^^^ j^^^.^g j^ ^^^^g ^^^^^^. -^ ^^^^.^ ^^.^^^ ^j ^ -^ . 



lawn purposes, if used alone, it should be sown at the rate of ^t the same time, the mixed hay is of the best qualitv If 



_about forty pounds per acre; tor pasture, if used alone, gown alone, about twenty-eight pounds are required per 



twenty-four pounds per acre. Lb. $1.50; for larger lots acre; if sown with clover, half that quantity. Perennial, 



inquire for prices. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger luts inquire for prices. 



CLOVER SEEDS 



Prices of all articles quoted on this page subject to change, 



A\Cr^\^^ A.r^^vir>^w% f^ *.y^,*r« (Mcclicago sativa) This deep-rooted leguminous perennial is the principal hay and forage 

 M.iraira, /\nierican VirOvvn plant in arid sections of the western states and is also used successfully in the east. The 

 plant grows one to four feet high and has long racemes of small purple flowers. It furnishes excellent pasturage for hogs 

 but is not recommended for other stock for that purpose. It needs one season to become established, after which it yields 

 heavily for several years. A deep, thoroughly drained, non-acid soil, free from hard-pan is essential for success, and the 

 use of well rotted manure is desirable. Sow in northern latitudes June to August, twenty to thirtv pounds per acre if 

 broadcasted, or fifteen to twenty-five pounds if in drills. In the south, alfalfa is sown in February or September. 14 Lb. 15c; 

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



A 14^ 14^ C 'rmvn^a ^^ accouut of its Superior hardiness this variety is particularly recommended for growing in north- 

 /\lraira, Virinini S em latitudes as its distinctive characteristic is its ability to withstand the rigor of the hardest winter. 



It possesses a fibrous branching root system and the plants are of spreading habit. The flowers are variegated in color with 



purple predominating. Lb. 75c. postpaid. For larger lots inquire for prices. 

 yk| •! Q J* U ^Trifolium hyhriclum) This perennial is the most hardy of all clovers. On rich, moist soil it 



AlSlKe or oWeCilSn yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage but its greatest value is for sowing with other 



clovers and grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the j-ield of haj^. The heads are globular, fragrant and 



much liked by bees. Sow the seed in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. Vi Lb. 15c; 



Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger luts inquire for prices. 



»« ,1 I 1? J {TrifoUum pratense) This sort grows nearly twice the size of the Common Red Clover, 



iVlamniOtll or Large IxeCl often making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds 



per acre. 14 Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 IVI A' Ti A I iTrifoIiin, I pratense) This is by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 



iVleCtlUm IveCt or June purposes, sow in spring or fall and if no other grasses are used, at the rate of eight to 



twelve pounds per acre; more is required on old. stiff soils than on new and lighter ones, l^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. postpaid; for 



larger lots inquire for prices. 

 \\7k** r^ * U i TrifoUum repens) A small, creeping perennial variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It ac- 

 Wnite UUtCn com^modates Itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. Sow in spring at the rate of six 



pounds per acre, or when used with other grasses, half that amount. Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 



for prices. 

 |> DWARF ESSEX FOR SOWING. This is by far the best variety of Rape for forage. It is very valuable not only 



fr^* S^n^ for green feeding purposes but is of importance to the fruit grower as a cover-crop and it affords excellent 



^**J^^i^ pasturage for hogs and sheep late in the season. The plant of Dwarf Essex resembles at first the Ruta Baga but 



the tops become very large and leafy. 

 Dwarf Essex thrives best in cool weather. Ground should be prepared same as for turnips. Sow in June or July, with a 



turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds of seed per acre. It is sometimes 



sown with spring grain, to provide fall pasture after the grain is cut, also sown at the last cultivation of corn. It may be 



sown broadcast, either with other fall forage crops or by itself, using from one to five pounds of seed per acre. Lb. 25c. 



postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser's expense, "lO Lbs. $1.00. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 



SORGHUM 



A1U U C 1 This is considered the best early variety and the one which we especially recommend as ''sugarcane"' 



/\lDaUg'il Eiarly tor the north where the season' is short. It is practically as early as the old Early Amber and yields 

 much more per acre either of syrup or seed. Tlie plant is large, of strong, vigorous and erect habit. It may be planted as 

 late as the 15th of June and will be in condition to harvest for syrup in September. Cane seed should not be planted be- 

 fore the Aveather is warm in the spring. Three to four pounds of seed are required per acre. Lb. 20c. postpaid. By freight 

 or express at purchasers expense, 100 Lbs. $6.00. (Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 

 Farlv Orane*** This valuable variety is very 'strong growing and erect, with large and abundant leaves and heavy compact 

 i^drjy vyrcLiigc; g^gj heads. It is early and often yields as much as two hundred and forty gallons of verj' beautifully 

 colored and highly flavored syrup to the acre. We recommend it highly to all desiring a superior cane. Lb. 20c. postpaid. By 

 freight or express at purchasers expense, 100 Lbs. $6.00. (Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 



Simflni/U'^^r large Russian. TMs has very large V*al-/-Vi HAIRY OR SAND iVicia villosa) This is also 



t>j\AU.^M. i.\j vv 'OX single heads borne at the top of a single V CLCll called the Winter Vetch. It is a very hardy forage 



unbranched stalk usually, and with much more and larger plant growing well on soils so poor and sandv that they 'Rill 



. seed than the common sorts. It is used extensively for produce but little clover. Its nitrogen gathering properties 



feeding poultry and is an excellent^ egg producer Also make it particularly valuable as a soil renewer and euricher 



L^/,^,^ >: Pl'^"i^,^,fpj: ^"^^"- unsightly places. The plant often ^ut it is not recommended for land which is to be cultivated 



gvo^^s ten feet high. Sow seed as soon as ground is fit for f^^. j^ ^ ^^ account of its tendency to volunteer and 



planting corn, in rows three to four feet apart and about Ji^°^J ThP nlflrnt^ \vhpn matiirP are about fortv inches 



one foot apart in row. Cultivate the same as corn. This P^T"'^' ^ L^ ^f' t' matuie, aie about rorty incnes 



variety will yield 1000 pounds or more of seed per acre. ^^S^ ^nd if cut for forage as soon as full grown and before 



They do best on light, rich, limestone or alluvial land well setting seed, they will start up again and furnish even a 



supplied with moisture and not shaded by trees or buildings. larger crop than the first. Seed round, black and should be 



(See Sunfloicer, page 93) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 20c. postpaid; for sown thirty to sixty pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; for larger 



larger quantities inquire for prices. lots inquire for prices. 



BIRD SEEDS 



The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not for planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 



Canary Lb. 20c. 3Iaw Lb. 75c. 



Hemp " 20c. Millet " 20c. 



Rape " 20c. Lettuce " 25c. 



Mixed Bird Seeds, Lb. 25c. 



