D. M. FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH 



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LAWN GRASS SEEDS 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change 



The pound prices include postage; 

 at purchaser's expense. 



100 pound prices are by freight or express, 



The essentials for a fine lawn are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, careful preparation of the ground, making it as 

 fine and smooth and mellow 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. However 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. 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 raking 

 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 Avith a light roller. For fall seeding sow before the autumn rains and early enough 

 to enable the young grass to become well established before very cold weather, when a light dressing of manure should be given. 



We have 



« w-i. «». J (Central Parle Mixture) 



HiXtra rine iVllXea 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. One pound of this mixture is sufficient to sow 600 

 square feet. Lb. 50c; 100 Lbs. $35.00 



r'* Mil* J T r^ A thoroughly first-class 



rme Mixed Lawn Grass mixture made of the 



best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 

 adapted to generallawn purposes. Lb. 40c; 100 Lbs. $25.00 



oijt n/i». A selection of fine grasses 



onady Lawn Mixture which thrive under the shade 

 of trees or buildings where there is little sun. Lb. 75c. 



Mixtures for Golf Links market numerous ready 

 prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we have found 

 that the best results are obtained by giving individual at- 

 tention to each customer and making a special mixture to 

 suit his needs. We have thus overcome the difficulties pre- 

 sented 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 of 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. 



MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 



n I f^ Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown 



Darley^ v^ommon in the spring and can be grown farther north than any other grain. Unless intended for seed it 

 should be cut before fully ripe as it is then heavier, of better quality and less liable to shell. Use about two and one-half 

 bushels per acre. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 I> I t , ^ Buckwheat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the rate of about one-half bushel per 



DUCKwneaty C>01111110n 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. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for 

 prices. 



U I 1 . f The plants are large 



DUCKWneaty Japanese and vigorous, matur- 

 ing seed early and resisting drought and blight remark- 

 ably 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 sandy land and 

 the dry climate of the western plains. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; 

 for larger lots inquire for prices. 



r> ? 1 . O'l u 11 This improved va- 



DUCkwheat, bllver Hull riety 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. The flour is said to be better 

 and more nutritious. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 



n(Linum usitatissimum) Sow late enough in the 

 ax 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 quite ripe and if the weather be dry let it lie in 

 the swath a few hours, when it should be raked and 

 secured from the weather; thresh early in the fall and 

 in dry weather. 3 Lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots in- 

 quire for prices. 



• J • {Panicum germanicum) This is a spe- 



FlUng^arian cles of annual millet growing less rank, 

 with smaller stalks, often yielding two or three tons of 

 hay per acre. It is very valuable and popular with 

 those who are clearing timber lands. Sow and cultivate 

 like millet. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire 

 for prices. 



I|/|.|l ^ (Panicum miliaceum) Requires 



Millet) L/Ommon a dry, light, rich soil, and grows 

 two and one-half to four feet high with a fine bulk of 

 stalks and leaves. It is early maturing and is excellent 

 for forage. For hay, sow broadcast, about twenty-five 

 pounds per acre, from May 1st to August 1st. For grain, 

 sow in drills, about twelve pounds per acre and not later 

 than June 20th. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots 

 inquire for prices. 



Millet, German or Golden i e\T?d*'^varfe^ty! 



growing three to five feet high; later maturing than 

 Common Millet, and a heavy yielder. The heads, though 

 numerous, are very large and compact. The seeds are 

 contained in rough, bristly sheaths and are round, golden 

 yellow in color and very attractive in appearance. 

 Millet, German and Common 3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



