D. M. FERRY & CO., 
DERRO Im MICE 63 
RAEN, 
EXPERIMENTAL Grass Prat at Oaxview. From THE Twenty VarieTIEs IN TRIAL, WE ARE ENABLED TO BLEND OUR Lawn Grass 
Mixtures For THE Best ano Most Lastine Errectr 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 10-pound prices are by freight or express, 
at purchaser’s expense, 
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 fora perfect, carpet-like lawn. It may 
be planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to onehundred pounds per acre. 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. 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. 
6 ° (Central Park Mixture) We have 
Extra Fine 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 
400 square feet. Lb. 65c. postpaid. At purchaser’s expense 
for transportation; 10 Lbs. $5.00. 
A thoroughly first-class 
Fine Mixed Lawn Grass mixture ‘made of the 
best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 
adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 50c. postpaid. At 
purchaser’s expense for transportation; 10 Lbs. $3.50. 
° This is a selection of fine grass- 
Shady Lawn Mixture es which thrive under the 
shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. Lb. 90c. 
postpaid. At purchaser’s expense for transportation; 10 Lbs. 
0 (Poa compressa) <A _ hardy 
Canadian Blue Grass perennial with creeping root- 
stalks which form a strong turf. It withstands drought better 
than most cultivated grasses and is especially valuable in 
Lawn Grass mixtures. It succeeds best on clay soils but does 
well on sandy soils, being better adapted for use on sterile 
knolls and barren fields than probably any other cultivated 
grass. For hay or pasturage it is best sown with other 
grasses. Height six to twenty inches. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
ey (Cynosurus Cristatus) A stolon- 
Crested Dog’s-Tail iferous perennial forming a 
smooth, compact lasting turf. Thrives best on rich moist land 
put it can adapt itself to almost any soil. Its roots penetrate 
deeply thus enabling it to stand severe drouths. The color is 
the same as that of Kentucky Blue Grass and it is therefore 
excellent in mixture with that sort for lawns. If sown alone 
30 lbs. to the acre is none too much but it is recommended 
only in mixtures with other sorts. Lb. 75ce; for larger lots 
inquire for prices. 
Poa pratensis) Fane 
Kentucky Blue Grass Slee Kentucky Blue 
Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 
northern grasses. Sown with White Clover it forms a splen- 
did lawn; for this purpose use not less than fifty-four pounds 
of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If 
sown by itself for meadow or pasturage use about twenty- 
eight pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots 
inquire for prices. 
5 (Lolium perenne) A very valu- 
Perennial Rye Grass able variety for permanent 
pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particu- 
larly adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow 
thirty to forty pounds per acre in spring. Lb. 40c. postpaid; 
for larger lots inquire for prices. 
5 (Festuca rubra) A creep- 
Red or Creeping Fescue ing rooted grass, resisting 
extreme drought, and especially adapted for forming a close 
and lasting turf in shady places. Valuable also for exposed 
hillsides, and golf courses. Sow thirty pounds per acre. 
Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
(Agrostis vulgaris) Fancy (Cleaned from Chaff) 
Red Top In Pennsylvania and states farther south this is 
known as Herd’s Grass, a name applied in New England and 
New York to Timothy. It is valuable for low. wet meadows, 
producing alarge return in good hay. Sow in spring or 
fall at the rate of eight to ten pounds per acre. Lb. 40c. 
postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis) This is 
closely related to Ken- 
tucky Blue Grass. The name “‘Rough Stalked” refers to rough- 
ness of the stem when allowed to go to seed. It does best on low 
moist soils but will thrive on any good land. Lb. 65c postpaid. 
5 (Agrostis stolonifera 
South German Mixed Bent thie ’is. particularly 
valuable for lawns that are to be used for croquet grounds 
or for tennis courts, because it is benefited more than hurt by 
tramping and by its bright color adds to the beauty of the 
lawn. Lb. $1.00 
° (Trifolium repens) A small 
White Dutch Clover creeping perennial variety valu- 
able for pasturage and for lawns. It accommodates 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. %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. postpaid; for 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
R DWARF ESSEX FOR SOWING. At first the plants of 
Ape Dwarf Essex resemble the Ruta Baga but the tops be- 
come very large and leafy. This is a valuable forage crop for 
hogs and sheep. It may be sown broadcast or in drills. Lb. 25¢ 
postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense, 10 Lbs. 
$1.50. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 
f LARGE RUSSIAN. This is usually raised for the 
Sunflower seeds which are produced in large disk shaped 
heads. The plants often grow ten feet tall. The soil require- 
ments and culture are much the same as for corn. Pkt. 10c; 
Lb. 25c postpaid. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 
BIRD SEEDS 
The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, 
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not for planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 
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Lettuce........ 900 00 vol 25c, 
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