M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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GRASS SEEDS —Continued 
Rhode Island Bent Grass valuable perennial for 
lawns an( j 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. 60c. postpaid; for larger 
lots inquire for prices. 
_ (Festuca ovina) A small tufted, hardy 
Sheep S rescue grass forming a cluster of narrow, 
cvlinorical leaves. Valuable in mixture for lawns on dry soils 
and in shady locations. Sow about thirty-five pounds per 
acre. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
„ .. , r\ * (Avena elatior ) A hardy 
Tall Meadow LJat CraSS perennial much used in 
the south and west. Roots penetrate deep. It yields a heavy 
crop on any good soil, and is valuable both for meadow and 
pasture. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre. Lb. 50c. post¬ 
paid* for larger lots inquire for prices. 
j I. r. (Festuca elatior) A valuable perennial 
1 ail rescue grass, very productive and nutritious. Suc¬ 
ceeds best on moist, heavy 'soil, but will do well on any good 
soil, wet or dry. If used alone sow forty pounds per acre. 
Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices, 
rp. - (Phleum pratense) The most valuable of all the 
1 lmothy 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 gras>es. Lb. 25c. postpaid; for larger 
lots inquire for prices. 
\xr ^ a* l (Poanemoralis) Grows from 
Wood Meadow brass one and one-half to two feet 
high: has a perennial creeping root and an erect, slender, 
smooth stem. Well adapted to shaded situations, such as 
orchards and parks, for either hay or pasturage. Sow about 
thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots in¬ 
quire for prices. 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The 2 >ound prices include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or express , 
r at jrurchaser's expense. 
The essentials for a fine lawn are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, careful preparation of the ground, making it as 
"- —mi-. .:-»——pds; fourth, sowing at such a time as to give the young 
others in summer, vwn. ............... ....^.... ---— — ..... *— r — —-• — - ■ ■ ■ , 
he planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to onehundred pounds per acre; much more is required 
than for hav or pasturage. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface very line 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 
exnected 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 voung grass to become well established before very cold weather, when a light dressing of manure should be given. 
_ . m . j (Central Park Mixture) We have 
Extra rme lVllxecl 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 is the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 
000 square feet. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 
i i r* A thoroughly first-class 
Fine Mixed Lawn L»rass mixture made of the 
best ami cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 
adapted to generallawn purposes. Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. $20.00 
* m/f. . This is a selection of fine 
SHady Lawn lVllXtlire grasses which thrive under 
the shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. 
Lb. 60c. 
... c ir i • i While there are on the 
Mixtures tor Colt 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 
longer open and whether the summers are wet or dry and 
we w ill otter you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 
the various parts of your grounds. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
0 . ^ Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those 
Barley, Common 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. 
^ Buckwheat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the rate 
Buckwheat, Common 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. 
. . Plants large and vigorous, maturing seed early and resisting 
Buckwheat, Japanese drought and blight remarkably well; the grain is much larger 
and has a thinner hull than Common or Silver Hull. Recommended 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. ...... .. ,. . T , • • 
_ , , n An improved variety much better than the old sort. It is m 
Buckwheat, Oliver Hull bloom longer, matures sooner, and yields double the quantity 
per acre; husk thinner, corners less prominent: grain a beautiful light, gray. The Hour is said to 
be better and more nutritious. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
ni , (Vtgna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as 
Cowpea, Blackeye a soil renovator and enricher. It is used not only for green manuring 
but also for forage. Cowpeas are very rich in nitrogen and when plowed under they leave the 
land in splendid condition for the future crop. Sow June 1 to July 1, one bushel per acre, m 
drills; two to two and one-lmlf bushels per acre if sown broadcast. Qt. 15c; % Bu. $1.00; Bu. $3.50 
*-.1 (Linum usitatissimum) Sow late enough in the spring to avoid frost and early enough 
Jr lax to secure a good stand and enable the crop to ripen before the fall rains. A fair average 
quantity of seed to he 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 fail and in dry weather. 3 Lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
T - . (Panicum germanicum) This is a species of annual millet growing less rank, 
Hungarian With smaller stalk, and darker heard, and often yielding two or three tons of 
hav per acre. It is very vaiuabie and popular with those who are clearing timber lands. Sow 
and cultivate like millet. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
(Panicum miliaceum ) Requires a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and 
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Millet, Common one-half to four feet high with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves. It s 
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 20tli. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
~ ^ An improved large leaved variety, growing three to five 
Millet, German or Colden 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 sheath* and are round, golden yellow in color and very attractive in appearance. 
3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots inquire for prices 
