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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
GRASS SEEDS“Continued 
Rhode Island Bent Grass valuable perennial for 
lawns and 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. 45c. postpaid; for larger 
lots inquire for prices. 
. , r, (Festuca ovina) A small tufted, hardy 
Sheep S r escue grass forming a cluster of narrow, 
cylindrical leaves. It is of value 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. 
_ (Festuca elatior ) A valuable perennial 
Tall rescue grass, very productive and nutritious. Suc¬ 
ceeds best on moist, heavy soil, but will do well on any good 
soil, wet or drv. If used alone sow forty pounds per acre. 
Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass 
(Arena elatior ) A hardy 
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. 40c. post¬ 
paid; for larger lots inquire for prices, 
nr* ,i (Phleum pratense) The most valuable of all the 
1 imotny 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, out less 
if mixed with other grasses. Lb. 25c. postpaid; for larger 
lots inquire for prices. 
iir l m/t j (Poanemoralis ) Grows from 
W ood Meadow Grass 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 pound prices include postage ; 
at purchaser's expense. 
100 pound ptrices 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 fora perfect, carpet-like lawn. It may 
be 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 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 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. 
r , r . m». j (Central Park Mixture) We have 
Extra r me iviixeci 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. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 
««• j t r* A thoroughly first-class 
Fine Mixed Lawn Grass 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 
i j »*. . A selection of fine grasses 
Shady Lawn Mixture Which thrive under the shade 
of trees or buildings where 
there is little sun. Lb. 60c. 
. r ir While there are on the 
Mixtures tor Golt 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 ill offer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 
the various parts of your grounds. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
rj | Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those 
tSarley, Lommon 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 Dushels 
per acre. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
D I i •. r* Buckwheat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the rate 
DUCkWheat, Lommon 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. 
r> i l . f The plants are large and vigorous, maturing seed early and 
tSUCKWilCat, Japanese resisting drought and blight remarkably well; the grain is 
much larger and lias a thinner hull than the Common or the Silver Hull. We recommend this 
variety 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. 
U I i Q*i m if This improved variety is much better than the old sort. It 
DUCkWheat, Oliver riUll 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. 
l^-i (Linum usitatissimum ) Sow late enough in the spring to avoid frost and early enough 
L lax 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 inquire for prices. 
w w • (Panicum germanicum) This is a species of annual millet growing less rank, 
nunganan With smaller stalk, and darker beard, and 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, 
n/pn . g-* (Panicum miliaceum) Requires a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and 
lVllliCt, Lommon 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 aero and 
not later than June 20th. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
R/fll . r* r* 1 J An improved large leaved variety, growing three to five 
MlilCt, German or Golden feet high; later maturing than Common Millet, and a heavy 
vielder. The heads, though numerous, are very large and compact. The seeds are contained 
in rough, bristly sheaths and are round, golden yellow m color and very attractive in appearance. 
3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
