D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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EVERGREEN TREE SEEDS 
Few investments made by farmers will return a larger profit in the course of a few years than the 
planting of forest trees on uncultivated land, or on land cultivated at a loss. The time is rapidly coming 
when land covered with our best forest trees will be of great value. 
CULTURE.— The seed of evergreen trees should be kept in a dry, cool place until time of sowing. As early in the spring 
as the ground can be worked, the seed should be sown thinly in beds of fine, sandy loam, raised about four inches above the 
general surface. The seed can be raked in, or if very small, it may lie upon the surface and then be rolled in or patted with 
the back of the spade to make the earth firm around the seed; then water very thoroughly but carefully, using a fine spray. 
The young plants are very apt to damp off, and need to be shaded from the hot sun and drying winds. A good shade can be 
made of laths nailed two inches apart to a light frame. This should be supported about eight inches above the seed bed in 
such a way as to be easily removed to allow cultivation and weeding. Do not allow the young plants to become choked with 
weeds. Let them remain one or two years before transplanting to permanent ground. 
NORWAY SPRUCE (Abies excelsa ).—Well known as one 
of our most beautiful evergreen trees. It is hardy, of rapid 
growth, and forms a dense, close screen, or hedge. About 
§0,000 seeds to the pound. Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; £ Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.50 
SILVER FIR (Abiespectinatd).— An important timber tree 
which grows to a large size. When young the trees are tender 
and easily injured by frost, but as they grow larger are en¬ 
tirely hardy. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; hi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
WHITE, OR WEYMOUTH PINE (Finns strobusj. - The 
most majestic and valuable of all our native pines; thrives 
best in light sand with clay subsoil, and prefers plains and 
broad river valleys to higher lands. It lias furnished im¬ 
mense quantities of the white pine lumber so well known 
throughout the country. About 2,800 seeds per ounce. 
Oz. 20c: 2 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
SCOTCH PINE (Finns sylvestr is).—Very hardy; grows 
surely and rapidly on nearly even' variety of soil, forming a 
beautiful tree; invaluable for a wind break. About 4.800 seeds 
per ounce. Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; hi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
AMERICAN ARBOR VIT^E (Thuja occidentalis ).— Seldom 
over thirty feet high. Grows well under cultivation, and 
makes one of the best hedges for a screen and wind break. 
It is best grown from seed, and the seedlings transplanted. 
About 20,000 seeds per ounce. Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; hi Lb. 60c; 
Lb. $2.00 
FRUIT TREE SEEDS 
APPLE Apple seeds do not produce the same varieties, 
but generally give a hardy, though inferior sort, and upon 
these seedlings are grafted or budded the fiuer varieties. The 
seeds may be planted in the fall, iu rows two feet apart, or 
they may be planted in early spring, but in that case the 
seed must first be mixed with damp sand and frozen, after 
which, care must be taken that they do not become dry before 
planting. As soon as the plants are up, they should be well 
cultivated, and every effort made to secure a vigorous growth 
the first season. As soon as the plants are large enough they 
may be budded in the summer or grafted in the spring. 
About 1,800 seeds per ounce. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; hi Lb. 15c; 
Lb.35c, postpaid. $10.00 per 100 Lbs. by freight or express, 
at purchaser's expense. 
CHERRY, MAHALEB Used as stocks when dwarf trees 
are wanted. Culture same as the above. Cherry stones, 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; hi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 
CHERRY, MAZZARD This is the stock used for standard 
trees. Success is much more certain if the seed is planted in 
the fall, as it is very difficult to keep it in good condition 
through winter. The general culture should be the same as 
for the apple, except that budding should be employed 
instead of grafting. About 350 seeds per ounce. Cherry 
stones, Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c 
PEACH plant three inches deep in nursery rows three 
feet apart, in the fall, or if delayed until spring, crack the 
pits and plant the kernels only. They should be large enough 
to bud the first season, and may be profitably set in orchards 
two years from planting. Peach stones, lib. 25c; postpaid. 
$3.00 per 100 Lbs., by freight or express, at purchaser’s 
expense. 
PEAR Success will depend very largely upon having a 
deep, rich , moist soil , as this is essential to vigorous growth. 
Plant and cultivate like the apple, and bud when large 
enough. Every effort should be made to secure a rapid and 
vigorous growth from the first. About 1,200 seeds per ounce. 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
PLUM The directions given for planting apples will also 
apply to plums, except the pits should be planted further 
apart in the row. The varieties raised from seed will be 
hardy, vigorous stalks upon which to graft the choicer sorts. 
Plum stones, Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; hi Lb. 20c; Lb. o0c 
QUINCE Quinces generally produce the same variety 
from seed, but occasionally vary. The general culture and 
requirements of soil are the same as for tlie pear, except that 
they are not budded. About 1,100 seeds per ounce. Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 85c; H Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
CLOVER SEEDS 
Prices of all Clover subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or express 
at purchaser's expense. 
ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE (Medicago sativa). It is use¬ 
less to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard pan 
sub-soil 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 sub-soil. 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 harrow. The young 
plants are quite tender and the land must be free of weeds 
until they become established, hi Lb. 10c; Lb. 25c; $12.50 
per 100 Lbs. 
ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH. (Trifolium hybridum ). The 
most hardy of all clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils 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 in spring or fall, at 
the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. H Lb. 10c; 
Lb. 80c; $14.00 per 100 Lbs. 
BOKHARA (Melilotus alba) Sweet Clover. This is exceed¬ 
ingly valuable as pasturage for bees. It is occasionally found 
growing wild by tne roadside in company with the more com¬ 
mon sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis), and may be distin¬ 
guished from it by its white flowers and less coarse and more 
leafy stems. %;Lb. 16c; Lb. 85c. 
CRIMSON TREFOIL, OR SCARLET ITALIAN (Trifo¬ 
lium incarnatum )An annual variety, in common use in 
the south for feeding green and for hay. and also found very 
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 high; the roots are nearly black, 
leaves long, blossoms long, pointed and of a 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. 
hi Lb. 10c; Lb. 25c; $10.00 per 100 Lbs. 
MAMMOTH, OR LARGE RED (Trifolium pratense). 
Grow^nearly twice the siz«* of the common Red CMover, often 
making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight 
to twelve pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 
MEDIUM RED, OR JUNE ( Trifolium pratense >. This is 
by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 
purposes. 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. 
Lb. 25c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 
WHITE DUTCH ( Tr i, r olium repens). A small, creeping 
perennial variety, valuable 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 otner grasses, half that amount. ^ Lb. 10c; 
Lb. 30c; $15.00 per 100 Lbs. 
