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D. M, Ferry & Go's Descriptive Catalogue. 



and stock are very fond of it. Succeeds best on moder- 

 ately moist land, for which it is peculiarly adapted. 

 Large quantities are raised in England and nearly all 

 of Europe. It is also largely used for lawns, in con- 



Kentucky Blue Grass. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. 



junction with other grasses. One and a half to two 

 bushels per acre, in the spring. Twenty pounds per 

 bushel. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis). — Grows 

 from one and a half to two feet high ; has a perennial 

 creeping root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. Its 

 chief value is in that it will produce a good crop of hay 

 in moist, shady situations, where it frequently grows 

 quite tall. Cattle are fond of it ; it is succulent and nu- 

 tritious, and is perhaps the best variety for sowing in 

 orchards, under trees, and shaded situations, either for 

 hay or pasturage, and for parks and pleasure grounds. 

 About fourteen pounds per bushel. Two bushels per acre. 



Sweet Vernal drsiss {AnthoxaHikuJn odoratiiiii). 

 — One of the earliest of grasses in spring, as well as the 

 latest in autumn, and about the only grass that is fra- 

 grant. As a pasture grass, mixed with other species, it 

 is valuable on account of its earliness, and mixed with 

 blue grass and white clover, it is an invaluable adjunct 

 for lawns, presenting a beautiful appearance, and ex- 

 haling a delightful fragrance when in blossom. Should 

 form a part of the mixed grasses in every lawn and door 

 yard. About ten pounds per bushel. 



Common Millet {Patiicuvi tniltacettm). — Requires 

 a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and a half to four 

 feet high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves, and is 

 excellent for forage. For hay, sow broadcast, one-half 

 bushel per acre, from May first to August first. For 

 grain, sow in drills, one peck to the acre, and not later 

 than June 20th. Fifty pounds per bushel. 



German, or Golden Millet. — An improved variety, 

 medium early, growing three to five feet high. The 

 heads are closely condensed, though the spikes are very 

 numerous. The seeds are contained in rough, bristly 

 sheaths, and are round, golden yellow, and beautiful in 

 appearance. 



From close observation during the past few years, the 

 fact has been established beyond doubt, that seed of the 

 German, or Golden Millet grown in southern latitudes 

 will produce a much larger yield of hay than from seed 



Johnson Grass. 



grown in northern or western sections of the country, 

 and for that reason is far better for farmers to sow. We 

 have a good stock of southern grown seed, and knowing 

 its value, confidently recommend it. Bear in mind that to. 

 the farmer southern grown seed is worih double that of 

 northern or western grown. Northern and western 

 .uruwn seed is degenerated and hybridized with other 

 millets. 



Johnson Grass (Sorghum HnlapL'7ise).—'Y\\\% is one 

 of the most valuable forage plants ot recent introduc- 

 tion. It is already very popular in the Southern States,, 

 and it is claimed will come into universal use in all parts 

 of the United States when known. 



Some of its virtues 

 are as follows: it is 

 perennial, a rapid 

 grower, very nutri- 

 tious, being eagerly 

 devoured by all kinds 

 of stock ; comes early 

 in the spring, grows 

 until the frosts cut it 

 down in the fall ; 

 stands the drought 

 better than any grass, 

 having long, cane-like 

 roots which penetrate 

 the soil for moisture ; 

 superior both as a 

 grazing and hay grass; 

 has abundance of roots 

 which decay, thereby 

 enriching the ground 

 rather than exhausting it as Timothy does; belonging" 

 to the Sorghum family, it contains much saccharine,, 

 which is an important factor in the food of stock. It 

 will grow on any land where corn will grow. 



On lands that will produce a I ale of cotton to the 

 acre, four to six tons of hay can be cut per annum, cut- 

 ting three and four times. Heavy fertilizing would 

 produce greater results. 



The best results follow sowing the seed in August 

 and September, enabling the seed to get a good root by 

 fall, and forming a better turf the following season. 

 Sow broadcast, with clean seed, at the rate of one bushel 

 to the acre, or seed in the chaff at the rate of two bushels 

 to the acre, and cover with a light brush, or sow just 

 before a heavy rain. Three good crops the following 

 season will be the result if the season is favorable. Sow- 

 ing in the spring does well, but the crop would not be 

 as heavy the first year. But if a farmer is ready to sow 

 in the spring, he had better sow than wait, as he gains 

 so much time in growth 



The seed we offer has been well recleaned, and one 

 bushel will sow an acre. 



Hungarian Grass {Panicrcm Geri/iariicum). — This 

 is a species of millet, growing less rank, with smaller 

 stalks, often yielding two or three tons of hay per acre. 

 It is very popular and valuable with those who are clear- 

 ing timber lands. Like the millet, it is an annual,. and 

 requires to be sown every season, but will produce a 

 larger return than almost any other crop. Sow and 

 cultivate like millet. Forty-eight pounds per acre. 



Fine Mixed Lawn Qrass {Central Par,- Mi jcttcre). 

 — The essentials for a fine lawn are proper drainage, a 

 careful preparation of the soil, thorough rolling, and a 

 selection of the seeds of such grasses as will present a 

 luxuriant verdure from early spring till late in autumn ; 

 and then frequent mowings with a lawn mower. How- 

 ever much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, no lawn 

 will be beautiful without frequent mowing and rolling. 

 Too. much care can»not be bestowed upon the selection. 



