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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
CLOVER SEEDS 
Prices of Clover subject to change. 
A I- I - - (Medicago sativa) It is useless to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard pan subsoil 
Alraira or Lucerne as the roots naturally penetrate to a great depth and must do so if the plants live any time’ 
Sow on rich, moist loam or sandy soil having a deep, porous subsoil. 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 narrow. The young plants are quite tender and the 
land must be free of weeds until they become established. V4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. p 0 »t. 
paid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
. I .i q i. i (Trifolium hybridum) The most hardy of all clovers* 
AlSlke Or Dwedisn perennial. On rich, moist soil 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 the 
seed in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. 
% Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
/-» • nr r *i e l . t. i* (Tnfolium incarnatum) An an- 
Lrimson 1 rctoil or Scarlet Italian nual variety in common use in 
the southeast for feeding green and for hay. and also found profitable on the 
sandy soils of New Jersey. The yield in fodder is immense and after cutting, it at 
once commences growing again, continuing until severe, cold, freezing weather. 
It grows about one foot nigh; the roots are nearly black; leaves long; blossoms 
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. V 4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. postpaid; 
for larger lots inquire for prices. 
1\/T ^. 1 f n j (Trifolium pratense) Grows nearly twice 
IVlammotn or Large l\ed the size of the Common Red Clover, often 
making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds per 
acre. y 4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices, 
jyyf i» d J I (7'n folium pratense) This is by far the most im- 
IVieaium l\ea or June portant 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. */ 4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
WV»ifr f K (Trifolium repens) A small, creeping perennial variety valu- 
W nite UUtcn 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. l / 4 Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
A 1 d r* (Bromus inermis) A peren- 
Awnless Drome L»rass nial, valuable for binding the 
soil of embankments and for resisting both drought and cold. 
On light, dry soils it is used for hay and pasturage, but is not 
recommended where better grasses will succeed. Sow forty 
pounds per acre. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 
for prices. 
C* J* di r* (Poa compressa) A hardy 
Canadian D1U6 vxrass perennial with creeping rootr 
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 in mixture with 
other grasses. It is distinguished from the Kentucky Blue 
Grass by its flattened, shorter stems and bluer color of leaf. 
Height six to twenty inches. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger lots 
inquire for prices. 
• d l f* (Agrostis stolonifera) Par- 
Lreepmg Dent vxrass ticularly valuable for lawns 
that are to be used as croquet and tennis grounds, because 
it is benefited more than hurt by tramping and by its bright 
color adds to the beauty of the lawn. Lb. 50c. postpaid; for 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
U 1 17 (Festuca duriuscula) Similar to Sheep's 
Mara r escue Fescue, but not so dense and taller; this 
often will cover sandy soil under the shade of large trees 
where no other grass will grow. It is a desirable addition to 
lawn grass. Sow thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. postpaid; 
for larger lots inquire for prices. 
KVnfnrlcv Rill#* [Poa pratensis) Fancy 
IVeniUCKy Diue orass Clean. Sometimes called 
June Grass, but the true June or Wire Grass is much inferior. 
Kentucky Blue Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valu¬ 
able of all northern grasses. Sown with White Clover it forms 
a splendid lawn; for this purpose use not less than fifty-four 
pounds of Blue Grass ana six pounds of White Clover per 
acre. If sown by itself for meadow or pasturage use about 
twenty-eight pounds per acre. Lb. 35c. postpaid; for larger 
lots inquire for prices. 
Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass 
(Festuca pratensis) A perennial, from two to four feet high, 
with fiat, broad leaves. One of the standard European 
grasses. It needs rich ground and succeeds well on prairie 
soil. An excellent pasture grass to take the place of the 
wild grasses, as it yields a large amount of early and late feed. 
Sow about twenty-five pounds per acre. Lb. 40c. postpaid; 
for larger lots inquire for prices. 
GRASS SEEDS 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. 
1 1 (Dactylis glomerata) Desirable on ac- 
vJFCnara Varass count of its quick growth and valuable 
aftermath. It is ready for grazing in spring two weeks sooner 
than most grasses and when fed off is again ready for grazing 
in a week and will continue green when other grasses are 
withered by dry weather. It is palatable and nutritious and 
stock eat it greedily when green. A tendency to grow in 
tufts unfits it for lawns. It does better if sown with clover 
and as it ripens at the same time, the mixed hay is of the 
best quality. If sown alone, about twenty-eight pounds are 
required per acre; if sown with clover, half that quantity. 
Perennial. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
D • 1 D S' (Lolium perenne) Averyvalu- 
1 erennial Jtvye L»rass 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. 25c. postpaid; 
for larger lots inquire for prices. 
\\r . 111 . i* r> (Lolium Italicunt 
Westerwold Italian Kye L*rass westeruoidicum) 
An extremely rapid growing new annual for spring and sum¬ 
mer sowing. Asa forage and pasture grass it thrives on al¬ 
most any soil but does best on heavy loam, clay or land of a 
somewhat damp character. It is lighter in color and coarser in 
leaf than Perennial Rye but is very much stronger growing. 
After cutting it is the quickest grass to start again, making 
a new growth more rapidly than any other sort with which we 
are acquainted. From our comparative trials the past season 
we believe this will be found a most valuable addition to the 
grasses grown in this country. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger 
lots inquire for prices. 
r> 1 r* • T? (Festuca rubra) A creep- 
Ked OF Lreepmg 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. 50c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
D J ’T*_ „ (Agrostis vulgaris) In Pennsylvania and states 
* Op farther south this is known as Herd's Grass , a 
name applied in New* England and New York to Timothy. It 
is a good, permanent grass, standing our climate well, and 
makes good pasture when fed close. It is also valuable for 
low, wet meadows, producing a large return in good hay. 
When sown alone, use about twenty-eight pounds of the chaff 
seed per acre. Sow in spring or fall. 
o_ 1 t _c*_ (cleaned from chaff) Sow eight to ten 
Ked lop rancy pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. postpaid; for 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
Red Top Unhulled Fancy ^pSXglrto’ts^^e 
for prices. 
