D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 

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Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices 

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



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TTlfnrfci'h'V (Phleum pratense). This is the most val- 

 I lllIULIIJ' uableof all the grasses for hay, especially 

 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. 



nemoralis) , 



EXTRA FINE MIXED LAWN 

 GRASS 



(Central Park Mixture). The essentials for a fine lawn 

 are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, careful prep- 

 aration of the ground, making it as fine and smooth and 

 mellow as possible; third, a wise selection of seeds; fourth 



W OOQ iVlcaaOW ViraSS Grows from one sowing at such a time as to give the young plants a chance 

 and a half to two feet high; has a perennial creeping root to become well established before being subjected to very 

 and an erect, slender, smooth stem. One of the best varie- dry or cold weather or to the direct rays of the hot sum- 

 ties to sow in shaded situations, such as orchards and parks, mer sun. However, much care is bestowed on the soil 

 for either hay or pasturage. Sow about thirty pounds per and seed, no lawn will be beautiful without frequent 

 acre. Lb. 60c; $40.00 per 100 Lbs. mowing and rolling. Too much care cannot be bestowed 



l^PIVTIir'krV (Poapratensis). Sometimes called upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the 

 *^*-'^^ * kJWrv I June Grass, but the true June or most luxuriant in spring, others in summer, others again 

 RI I TP ni? A^^ ^P^"*^y^ Wire Grass is much in- in autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is re- 

 *-'*-**--' Cf vJIv^^<^*^ I, Clean / ferior. Kentucky Blue quired for a perfect, carpet-Hke lawn. We have given 

 Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all much thought and made many experiments to secure 

 northern grasses. In conjunction with White Clover it the best selection and think our Central Park Mixture 

 forms a splendid lawn; for this purpose use not less than is the best possible for permanent lawns. It may be 

 fifty -four pounds of Blue Grass and six pounds of White planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the 

 Clover per acre. If sown by itself for meadow or pasturage rate of sixty to one hundred pounds per acre; much 

 about twenty-eight pounds per acre will be required. Sow more is required than for hay or pasturage. If sown in 

 early in the spring, or in October or November. Lb, 30c; the spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface 

 100 Lhs. $13.00 very fine and smooth, then raking it over and sowing the 



FOWL MEADOW, OR FALSE RED TOP (Poaserotina). seed just before a rain, which, if the surface has just been 

 This variety succeeds best on low, moist land and is valuable raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. If the expected 

 for locations too wet for the successful cultivation of other rain does not come, cover by rolling with a light roller, 

 commercial grasses. It stands longer in good condition for For fall seeding sow before the autumn rains and early 

 cutting than most species and can be mowed almost any enough to enable the young grass to become well estab- 

 time from July to October. When three feet high it falls lished before very cold weather, when a light dressing of 

 down, or lodges, and after a Uttle time every joint puts forth manure should be given. One pound of this mixture is 

 new branches. The stalk is always sweet and tender and sufficient to sow 600 square feet. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $35.00 

 cattle and sheep are fond of it. Requires about twenty-five cimc Twivork i awvi rso acc a +v,^..^„^v,i,r ^^^.i i^ 

 noundsof «!eed ner acre Sow in sT>ring- or fall ^nlrl niif FINE MIXED LAWN GRASS. A thoroughly good, m- 

 pounasot seea„per acre, bow m spnng or ran. bold out. expensive mixture. Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. $15.00 



MIXTURES FOR GOLF LINKS while there are on the market numerous ready prepared 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 his needs. We have thus overcome the 

 difficulties presented by the great dissimilarity of local conditions of various links and are willing to ^ive 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 description 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. 



CLOVER SEEDS 



" ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE (Aledicago sativa'). It is useless to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard 

 pan subsoil, as the roots naturally penetrate to a great depth and 7nust do so if the plants live any time. Sow on rich- 

 moist loam or sandy soil having a dqep, 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, h Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH CTrifolium 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 used alone, h Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c;100 Lbs. at market 

 price. 



CRIMSON TREFOIL, OR SCARLET ITALIAN {Trifolium 

 incarnatum). An annual variety, in common use in the south 

 for feeding green and for hay and 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, con- 

 tinuing until severe, cold, freezing weather. It grows about 

 one foot high; the roots are nearly black; leaves long; blos- 

 soms long, pointed and of very deep red or carmine color. 

 Makes good hay. It is 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. %Lb. 10c; Lb. 35c; 

 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. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



MEDIUM RED.'OR JUNE (TnyoZmm pratense). This is by 

 far the most important of all the varieties for practical pur- 

 poses. 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. 30c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



WHITE DUTCH {Trifolium repens). A small, creeping per- 



"■^ J" ennial variety, valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It accom- 



OLovEP, CRIMSON I REFoiL. modatcs itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. 



Prices of Clover subject to change. The pound Sow in spring at the rate of six pounds per acre, or when used 



prices include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight with other grasses, half that amount. % Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c; 



or express., at purchaser's expense. 100 Lbs. at market price. 



