D. M FERRY Sl COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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GRASS SEEDS. 



TIMOTHY (Phleum pmfejise).— This is the most valuable 

 of all the grasses for haj-. especiallj- in the North. Thrives 

 best on moist loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be 

 :ut 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. Forty-five pounds per bushel. 



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ORCHARD GRASS. 



ORCHARD GRASS, OR COCKS FOOT (Dactylis glom- 

 erataj. — One of the most valuable grasses on account of its 

 quick gro'tt'th and valuable aftermath. It has a tendency to 

 grow in tufts, and does better if sown with clover, and as it 

 ripens at the same time the mixed hay is of the best quality. 

 When sown alone, two bushels are required per acre; if sown 

 with clover, half that amount. It is perennial, and will last 

 for years, but its habit of growth unfits it for la-w-ns. Four- 

 teen pounds per bushel. 



RED TOP (Agrostis vulgaris).— In some sections this is 

 called Rhode Island Bent Grass. In PeniLsylvania and 

 states farther south it is known as Herd's (Tra.ss. a name 

 applied in Xew England and New York to Timothy. It is a 

 good, permanent grass, standing our climate well, and makes 

 good pasture when fed close. "VNTien sown alone, two bushels 

 per acre are required. Sow in spring or fall. Fourteen pounds 

 per bushel. 



FOWL nEA[)OW, OR FALSE RED TOP (Poa sei-otina). 

 —It fields well when sown on low. moist land, and stands 

 longer in good condition for cutting than most gras-ses. It 

 can be mowed almost anj' time from July to October. NNTien 

 three feet high it falls down, or lodges, and after a little time 

 e^erj- joint puts forth new branches. The stalk is always 

 sweet and tender, and cattle and sheep are fond of it. 

 Requires about the same amount of seed per acre as Red Top. 

 Sow in spring or fall. Twelve pounds per bushel. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa prafens/.s).— Sometimes 

 called June, but the true Ji'ne or "Wire Grass is much 

 mferior. The Kentl'cky Bli'e 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 four bushels of Blue Grass and six pounds of ^^'hite Clover 

 per acre. If sown by itself for pasturage, two bushels will be 

 required; sow early in the spring, or in October or November. 

 Fourteen ix)unds per bushel. 



JOHNSON GRASS (Sorghum hala pen se).— It is perennial, 

 a rapid grower, very nutritious; comes early in the spring, 

 grows until the frost cuts it down in the fall, stands the 

 drought better than an}- grass, having long, cane like roots 

 which Impenetrate the soil for moisture. These sorts are veiy 

 tenacious of life, and the plant sometimes takes complete 

 possession of the soil and is very difficult to eradicate. Sow 

 ai the rate of one bushel per acre. 



PERENNIAL J^YE GRASS (Lolium perenne).—K very 

 valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds well on 

 almost any soil, but is particularly adapte<J to moderately 

 moist or irfigated lands. It is largely used, mixed with other 

 grasses, for lawns. Sow one and a half to two bushels per 

 acre, in spring. Twenty pounds jjer bushel. 



MEADOW FESCUE, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS (Fes- 

 tuca pratensis). — A perennial gra.ss from two to four feet 

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

 European gras.ses. It needs rich ground, and .succeeds weU 

 on xjrairie soil, is an excellent pasture grass to take the place 

 of the -wild gras.ses, as it fields a large amount of early and 

 late feed. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS ( Anthoxanthum odoratum.j— 

 One of the earliest of gras.ses in spring, as well as the latest 

 in autumn, and about the onh* grass that Is fragrant. As a 

 pasture grass, mixed -with other sp-ecies, it is valuable on 

 account of its earliness. and mixed with bltve grass and white 

 clover, it is an invaluable adjunct for la^A-ns. About ten 

 ixjvmds per bushel. 



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HUNGARIAN. 



HUNGARIAN (Payiicurn GenuaiiicuitO.— This is a species 

 of annual millet, growing less rank, with smaller stalks, often 

 yielding two or three tons of hay per aci"e. It is verj- ix>pular 

 and valuable with those who are clearing timber lands. Sow 

 and cultivate like millet. Forty-eight pounds jier bushel. 



