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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or 
express , at purchaser's expense. 
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 iu summer, others again in autumn and a combination 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 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, mak¬ 
ing 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 with 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. 
P n- *». j (Central Park Mixture) We 
t-xtra rine Mixed have 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 so w 600 square feet. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 
r>. m«. I* A thoroughly first- 
rine Mixed Lawn urass class mixture made 
of the best and cleanest grades of those varieties used 
and best adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 35c; 
100 Lbs. $20.00 
1 f m*. . A selection of fine grasses 
bhady Lawn Mixture which thrive under the 
shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. 
Lb. 75c. 
m«• , p if f • i While there are on the 
Mixtures ror (jOlr Links market numerous 
ready prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we 
have found that the best results are obtained by giving 
individual attention to each customer and making a 
special mixt ure to suit his needs. We have thus overcome 
tne difficulties presented 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 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. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
D l Barley succeeds best on rich lands 
Darley, Lommon more sandy and lighter than those 
adapted to wheat. It is sown 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. 
r> i i . r> Buckwheat should be sown 
DUCkwneat, Lommon about June 20, broadcast, at 
the rate of about one-half bushel per 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. 
o 1 1 . i The plants are large and 
DUCkwneat, Japanese vigorous, maturing seed 
early and resisting drought and blight remarkably well; the 
grain is much larger and has a thinner hull than the Common 
or the Silver Hull. We recommend 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. 
011 . cvi fi 11 This improved variety is 
Buckwheat, Oliver Hull 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 corn¬ 
ers 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. 
(Linum usiiatissimum) Sow late enough in the spring 
r lax 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 or 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 inquire for prices. 
U . (Panicum germanicum) This is a species 
Hungarian 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, 
myfif , /-» (Panicum miliaceum) Requires a dry, 
Millet, Lommon 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 ltaveJTvariety, S 
ing three to five feet high; later maturing than Common Mil¬ 
let, 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 and very attrac¬ 
tive in appearance. 3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots 
Hungarian inquire for prices. 
