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D. M. FERRY «& CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



GRA.SS SnnuS—Continxied 



Prices on this page subject to change. The pound prices 

 include postage; bushel and 100 pound prices are by freight 

 or express, at purchaser's expense. 



'W\w%ciiir\\v {Phleum pratense). This is the most val- 

 M llBl%98.f ijr uable 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 grasses. Lb. 20c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Wood Meadow Grass 'iznZZ^l't 



and a half to two feet high; has a perennial creeping root 

 and an erect, slender, smooth stem. One of the best varie- 

 ties to sow in shaded situations, such as orchards and paries, 

 for either hay or pasturage. Sow about thu'ty pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 60c; $40.00 per 100 Lbs. 



KENTUGMY BLUE GRASS K 



iPoa, pratensis'). Sometimes called June Grass, but the 

 true June or Wire Grass is m-uch inferior. Kentucky Blue 

 Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 

 northern grasses. In conjunction with White Clover it forms 

 a splendid lawn; for this purpose use not less then flfty-four 

 pounds of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per 

 acre. If sown by itself for meailow'or pasturage about twen- 

 ty-eight pounds per acre will be required. Sow early in the 

 spring, or in October or November. Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. $16.00 



Fowl Meadow, or FaEse Red Top (Poa serotina). 



This variety succeeds best on low, moist land and is vaJuable for 

 locations too wet for the successful cultivation of other com- 

 mercial grasses. It stands longer in good condition for cutting 

 than most species and 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. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 

 ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poatrivialis). A strong 

 growing, hardy grass, well suited to deep, moist soils but of 

 little value on soil which is poor or di-y. Sow about tM^enty 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 60c; 100 Lbs. $40.00 



Wood Meadow Grass. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. 



Extra Fine Mixed Lawn Grass 



(^Central Park Mixture'). The essentials for a fine lawn 

 are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, careful prepa- 

 ration of the ground, making it as fine and smooth and mel- 

 low 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. How- 

 ever 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. We 

 have 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. 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 pasturage. If sown in the spring, sow as early as 

 possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, then rak- 

 ing 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 the autumn lains and 

 early enough to enable the young grass to become well estab- 

 lished and before very cold weather, when a light dressing 

 of manure should be given. One pound of this mixture is suffi- 

 cient to sow 600 square feet. Lb. 50c; 100 Lbs. $26.00 



Fine Mixed Lawn Grass a thoroughly good, inex- 

 pensive mixture. Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. $15.00 



Mixtures For GolF Links ^^^^tC^^^T 



ket numerous ready prepared golf mixtures of more or less 

 value, we have found that the best results are obtained by giv- 

 ing individual attention to each customer and makingaspecial 

 mixture to suit his needs. We have thus overcome the difficul- 

 ties presented 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 in 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 

 will offer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 

 the various parts of your grounds. 



MISCBI^LANBOUS FA.HM SBBnS 



BARLEY, COMMON Barley succeeds best on rich lands 

 more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown 

 in the spring and can be grown farther north than any other 

 grain. Use about two and one-half bushels per acre. 



3 Lbs. by mail oOc; $1.00 per Bushel of 48 Lbs. 



BUCKWHEAT, COMMON Buckwheat should be sown 

 about the 20th of June, broadcast, at the rate 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. by mail 50c; $1.00 per Biisliel of 48 Lbs. 



BUCKWHEAT, SILVER HULL This improved variety 

 is much better than the old sort. It 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. 3 Lbs. by mail 60c; $1.40 

 per Bushel of 48 Lbs. 



BUCKWHEAT, JAPANESE The plants are large and 

 vigorous, maturing seed early and resisting drought and 

 blight remarkably well; the grain is much larger and has a 

 thinner hull than the Common or the Silver Hull. We recom- 

 mend this especially for well drained or ^andy land and the 

 dry climate of the western plains. 3 Lbs. by mail 50c; $1.25 

 per Bushel of 48 Lbs. 



FLAX FOR SOWING {Linum usitatissimuni). Sow late 

 enough in the spring to avoid frost and early enough 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 



?uite ripe and if the weather be dry, let it lie in the swath a 

 ew hours, when it should be raked and secured from the 

 weather; thresh early in the fall and in dry weather. Lb. 20c; 

 $2.25 per Bushel of 56 Lbs. 



