62 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
CLOVER SEEDS 
The pound prices include postage; 100-pound prices are by freight or express at purchaser's expense- 
LUCERNE, OR ALFALFA Cyedicago sativa).—It is useless to sow 
this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard pan sub-soil, as the roots 
naturally penetrate to a great depth, and must do so if the plants live 
any time. Sow on rich, moist loam or sandy soil, having a deep porous 
sub-soil. Prepare the land thoroughly and sow seed at the rate of 
fifteen to twenty-five pounds per acre, with a broadcaster or grass 
seeder. Cover with a brush or light harrow. The young plants are 
quite tender and the land must be free of weeds until they become 
established. 14 Lb. 10cts.; Lb. 25cts.; $9.50 per 100 Lbs. 
_ BOKHARA (yelilotus alba) Sweet Clover.—This is exceed- 
ingly valuable as pasturage for bees. It is occasionally found 
growing wild by the roadside in company with the more common 
sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis), and may be distinguished 
from it by its white flowers and less coarse and more leafy stems. 
14 Lb. licts.; Lb. 40cts. 
ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH. (7; ifoliwm hybridum).—The most 
hardy of all clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils it yields an 
enormous quantity of hay or pasturage, but its greatest value is 
for sowing with other clovers and grasses, as it forms a thick 
bottom and greatly increases the yield of hay; cattle prefer it to 
any other forage. The heads are globular, fragrant and much 
liked by bees, which obtain a large amount of honey from them. 
Sow in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when 
4% used alone. 14 Lb. 10cts.; Lb. 30cts.; $11.00 per 100 Lbs. 
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ALSIKE CLOVER. 
CRIMSON TREFOIL, OR SCARLET ITALIAN. (7,ifolium 
incarnatum).—An annual variety, in common use in the South for 
feeding green and for hay, aud also found very profitable on the 
sandy soils of New Jersey. The yield in fodder is immense, and 
after cutting, it at once commences growing again, continuing until 
severe, cold, freezing weather. It grows about one foot high; 
the roots are nearly black; leaves long, blossoms long, pointed 
and of a-very deep red, or carmine color. Makes good hay. Itis 
sown in August or September in the South, but should not be 
planted in the North until spring. Sow ten to fifteen pounds per 
acre. 14 Lb, 10cts.; Lb. 25cts.; $7.00 per 100 Lbs. 
MEDIUM RED, OR JUNE (Trifolium pratense).—This is by 
far the most important of all the varieties for practical purposes. 
Sow in spring or fall, and if no other grasses are used, at the 
rate of eight to twelve pounds per acre; more is required on old 
stiff soils than on new and lighter ones. Lb. 25cts.; 100 Lbs at 
market price. 
MAMMOTH, OR LARGE RED (Trifolium pratense).—Grows 
nearly twice the size of the common Red Clover, often making a 
stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve 
pounds per acre. Lb. 30cts.; 100 Lbs. at market price. 
CRIMSON TREFOIL CLOVER. 
WHITE DUTCH (Trifolium repens).—A small, creeping perennial 
variety, valuable 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. 14 Lb. licts.; Lb. 40cts.; $18.00 per 100 Lbs. 
GRASS SEEDS 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS (Agrostis canina)—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 pasture, if used alone, twenty-four 
pounds per acre. Lb. 40cts.; $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 
RED TOP (Agrostis vulgaris)—In Pennsylvania and _ states 
further south this is known as HerRp’s Grass, a name applied in 
a New England and New 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 seed per 
=aere. Sow in spring or fall. Lb. 30cts.; $10.00 per 100 Lbs. 
= RED TOP, FANCY (cleaned from chaff).—Sow eight to ten 
=~ pounds per acre. Lb. 50cts.; $22.00 per 100 Lbs. 
100-pound prices are by freight or express at purchaser's expense: 
RED TOP. Prices on all Clover and Grass Seeds subject to change. 
