D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 63 



^ Grass Seeds ^ 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; lOo pound 

 prices are by freight or express, at purchaser's expense. 



Red Top 



RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS (Agrostis canhuO. a 

 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 pas- 

 ture, if used alone, t went v-f our pounds per acre. Lb. 35c; 

 $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 



CREEPING BENT GRASS (Agrostis Stolonifera). Par- 

 ticularly valuable for lawns that are to be used as croquet 

 and tennis grounds, because it is benefited more than hurt by 

 tramping, and bv its bright color adds to the beauty of the 

 lawn. Lb. 35c; $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 



(Agrostis vulgaris'). In Pennsyl- 

 vania and states fui'ther south, 

 _ this is known as Herd's Grass, a 

 name applied in New England and Xew York to Timothy. 

 It is a good, permanent grass, standing our climate well, 

 and makes good pasture when fed close. When sown alone, 

 use about twenty-eight pounds of the chaff seed per acre. 

 Sow in spring or fall. 



RED TOP I'nbulled Fancy (free from light chaff). Lb. 2oc; 

 100 Lbs. $9.00 



RED TOP, FANCY (cleaned from chaff}. Sow eight to ten 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; $15.00 per 100 Lbs. 



MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pratensis). An erect 

 perennial, in appearance slightly reserabhng Timothy. Val- 

 uable for permanent pastures, and does best on good, mod- 

 erately moist soil. If sown alone, use twenty-five pounds 

 per acre. Lb. 45c; $25.00 per 100 Lbs. 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS (Avena elatior-). A hardy 

 perennial much used in the south and west. Its roots pene- 

 trate deep, and it thrives on any good soil. It yields a heavy 

 crop, and is valuable both for meadow and pasture. If used 

 alone, sow about thirty to forty pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; 

 $17.00 per 100 Lbs. 



AWNLESS BROME GRASS (Bromus inermis}. A per- 

 ennial grass valuable for binding the soil of embankments, 

 and on account of it^s abiUty to resist both drought and cold. 

 On light, dry soils it is used for both hay and pasturage, but 

 is not recommended for locations where better grasses will 

 succeed. Should be used at the rate of forty pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 30c; $16.00 per 100 Lbs. 



Orchard Grass 



(Ductylis glomerata}. One of the most valuable grasses on 

 account of its quick growth and valuable aftermath. It has 

 a tendency to grow in tu.fts, and does better if sown with 

 clover, and as it ripens at the same time as clover, the mixed 

 hay is of the best quality. "When sown alone, about twenty- 

 eight pounds are required per acre: if sown with clover, half 

 that quantity. It is perennial, and will last for years, but 

 its habit of growth unfits it for lawns. 



Lb. 30c; $13.00 per 100 Lbs. 



HARD FESCUE (Festucu duriuscula). Similar to Sheep's 

 Fescue, but not so dense, and growing somewhat taller; this 

 often will cover sandy soil under the shade of large trees 

 where no other grass will grow; is a desirable addition to 

 lawn grass. Sow thirty pounds per aci-e. 



Lb. 35c; $17.00 per 100 Lbs. 



TALL FESCUE (Fesfuca elatior). A valuable perennial 

 grass, very productive and nutritious. It is native to moist, 

 heavy soil, where it probably does best, but it succeeds well 

 on any good soil, wet or dry. If used alone, sow forty pounds 

 per acre. Lb. 45c; $28.00 per 100 Lbs. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE (Festuca ovina). A small, tufted, 

 hardy 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 poimds'per acre. 



Lb. 35c: $17.00 per. 100 Lbs. 



MEADOW FESCUE, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS (Fes- 

 fuca pratensis). A perennial grass from two to four feet 

 high, with flat, broad leaves. This is one of the standard 

 European grasses. It needs rich ground, and succeeds well 

 on prairie soil. This is an excellent pasture grass to take 

 the place of the wild grasses, as it yields a large amount of 

 eaily and late feed. Sow about twenty-five pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 35c; $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 



Perennial Rye Grass (LoHnm perenne). a very 



valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds well on 

 almost any soil, but is particularly adapted to moderately 

 moist or irrigated lands. Sow thirt v to forty pounds per acre, 

 in spring. Lb. 25c; $10.00 per 100 Lbs. 



Timn^hv (^^^f^'^'-»^ P''C'tense). This is the most val- 

 ■ IIIIVI-IIJ uable of all the grasses for hay, esijeciully 

 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 '<^zr,7::n"'iSe 



and a half to two feet high: has a ijerennial creeping root, 

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

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

 for either hay or pasturage. Sow about thirty pounds X)er 

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



Kentucky Blue Grass Fancy Clean 



(Poa pratensis). Sometimes called June (tras^. but the 

 true June or Wire Grass is much 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 54 Hjs. of 

 Blue Grass and six pounds of AVhite Clover per acre. If sown 

 by itself for meadow or pasturage about twenty-eight pounds 

 per acre will be required. Sow early in the spring, or in Octo- 

 ber or November. Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. $12.00 



Fowl Meadow, or False Red Top (Poaserotina-). 



This variety succeeds best on low. moist land and is valuable 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 tweutv-five povmds of seed per 

 acre. Sow in spring or fall. Lb. 4.5c; 100 Lbs. $25.00 

 ROUGH STALKED MEADOW {Poa trivial is). Astrong 

 growing, hard}' grass, well suited to deep, moist soils, but of 

 little value on*^soil which is poor or dry. Sow about twenty 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 50c; 100 Lbs. $35.00 



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 joung jilants a chance to become 

 well established before being subjected to very dry or cold 

 weather or to the direct rays of the hot sunuuer 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 ia 

 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 experiniems 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 oiie 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 tlie 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 witli a 

 light roller. For fall seeding sow before the autumn rains and 

 early enough to enable the joung gra.^s to become well estab- 

 lished, and before very cold weather, when a light dre.-^ing 

 of manure should be given. One ]ioun(l of this mixture is suffi- 

 cient to sow GOO square feet. Lb. 50c: 100 Lbs. $25.00 



Fine Mixed Lawn Grass a thoroughly good, inex- 

 pensive mixture. Lb. 35c: 100 Lbs, $15.00 



While there are 

 on the m a r - 



ket luimerous leady jirepared 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 making a special 

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

 ties presented by the great dissimilarity of local comlitions of 

 various links aiid are willing to give you the benefit not only 

 of our experience on some of the best greens in this coiuitry hut 

 of expert knowledge in grass seeds as well. Write us a descri|v 

 tionof your links, telling wliat the nature of tlie soil is. how 

 drained", how much it lias the siui. whether the winters are 

 long or open, and whether the sunuiiers are wet or dry, we will 

 offer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to the 

 various parts of your grounds. 



Mixtures for Golf Links 



