D. M. FERRY 



CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



63 





Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. 



The pound prices include postage; 

 at purchaser's expense. 



10 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 acombination of the proper sorts is required fora perfect, carpet-like lawn. It may 

 be planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of one hundred to two hundred pounds per acre. If sown in the 

 spring, sowas 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. 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. 



rt |-,. mm. j We have given much thought and 



txtra Tine Mixed made many experiments to secure 

 the best selection and think our Central Park Mixture is the 

 best possible for permanent lawns. One pound is the mini- 

 mum quantity sufficient to sow 400 square feet. Lb. 65c. 

 postpaid. At purchaser's expense for transportation; 10 

 Lbs. $5.00. 



»-■. m .. 1T >-i A thoroughly first-class 



rme Mixed Lawn Grass mixture made of the 



best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 

 adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 50c. postpaid. At 

 purchaser's expense for transportation; 10 Lbs. $3.50. 



oi l ¥ ««. . This is a selection of fine grass- 



bhady Lawn Mixture es which thrive under the 

 shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. Lb. 90c. 

 postpaid. At purchaser's expense for transportation; 10 Lbs. 

 $7.00. 

 ^ j. wji f* (Poa compressa) A hardy 



Canadian Dlue L»l*aSS perennial with creeping root- 

 stalks which form a strong turf. It withstands drought better 

 than most cultivated grasses and is especially valuable in 

 Lawn Grass mixtures. It succeeds best on clay soils but does 

 well on sandy soils, being better adapted for use on sterile 

 knolls and barren fields than probably any other cultivated 

 grass. For hay or pasturage it is best sown with other 

 grasses. Height six to twenty inches. Lb. 50c. postpaid; for 

 larger lots inquire for prices. 



g~, J r\ > T" *1 (Cynosurus Cristatus) A stolon- 



Crested L>Og S- 1 ail iferous perennial forming a 

 smooth, compact, lasting turf. Thrives best on rich moist land 

 but it can adapt itself to almost any soil. Its roots penetrate 

 deeply thus enabling it to stand severe drouths. The color is 

 the same as that of Kentucky Blue Grass and it is therefore 

 excellent in mixture with that sort for lawns. If sown alone 

 30 lbs. to the acre is none too much but it is recommended 

 only in mixtures with other soits. Lb. 50c. postpaid; for 

 larger lots inquire for prices. 



Kentucky Blue Grass g^^k/SE 



Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 

 northern grasses. Sown with White Clover it forms a splen- 

 did lawn; for this purpose use not less than fifty -four pounds 



of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If 

 sown by itself for meadow or pasturage use about twenty- 

 eight pounds per acre. Lb. 50c. postpaid; for larger lots 

 inquire for prices. 



D • 1 D /"• (Lolium perenne) A very valu- 



rerennial Kye IsraSS able variety for permanent 

 pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particu- 

 larly adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow 

 thirty to forty pounds per acre in spring. Lb. 35c. postpaid; 

 for larger lots inquire for prices. 



tj j /■<■ '17 (Festuca rubra) Acreep- 



Ked Or Creeping r eSCUe ing rooted grass, resisting 

 extreme drought, and especially adapted for forming a close 

 and lasting turf in shady places. Valuable also for exposed 

 hillsides, and golf courses. Sow thirty pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 55c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



T> _ J T^f-j (Agrostis vulgaris) Fancy (Cleaned from Chaff) 



•»CQ 1 Op In Pennsylvania and states farther south this is 

 known as Herd's Grass, a name applied in New England and 

 New York to Timothy. It is valuable for low. wet meadows, 

 producing a large return in good hay. Sow in spring or 

 fall at the rate of eight to ten pounds per acre. Lb. 40c. 

 postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



r» i o. n l km i (Poa trivialis) This is 



KOUgh btalked Meadow closely related to Ken 

 tueky Blue Grass. The rame 'Rough Stalked" refers to rough- 

 ness of the stem when allowed to go to seed. It does best on low 

 moist soils but will thrive on any good land. Lb. 70c postpaid. 



o .1 /~i »/!• j r> . (Agrostis stolonif era) 



South German Mixed Bent This is particularly 



valuable for lawns that are to be used for croquet grounds 

 or for tennis courts, because it is benefited more than hurt by 

 tramping and by its- bright color adds to the beauty of the 

 lawn. Lb. 90c. 



\jri •. r\ . v /~«i (Tri folium repens) A small 



W hlte DUtCh ClOVer creeping perennial variety valu- 

 able 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. % Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. postpaid; for 

 larger lots inquire for prices. 



BIRD SEEDS 



The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not for planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 



Canary Lb. ?5c. Maw 



Hemp " 25c. Lettuce 



Rape " 20c. Mixed Bird Seeds 



Lb. 



50c. 

 40c. 

 25c. 



