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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Grass Seeds 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; ioo pound 
prices are by freight or express, at purchaser’s expense. 
TIMOTHY 
valuable 
pratenae). This is the most 
iiniv/iiii valuable of all the grasses for liay, 
especially in the North. Thrives best on moist, loamy soils 
ofmedium 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 grasses. 
Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 
ORCHARD GRASS of thermos/ valuable grasses 
on account of its quick growth aud valuable aftermath. 
It has a tendency to grow in tufts, and does better if sown 
with clover, and as it ripens at the same time the mixed hay 
is of the best quality. When sown alone about twenty-eight 
pounds are required per acre; if sown with clover, half that 
amount. It is perennial, and will last for years, but its habit 
of growth unfits it for lawns. L1). 80c; $14.00 per 100 Lbs. 
nrn TOD (Agrostis vulgaris ). In Pennsylvania 
■vCLJ 1 ul ana states further 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. When 
sown alone, use about twenty-eight pounds seed per acre, bow 
in spring or fall. 
RED TOP 
RED TOP 
RED TOP 
Prime Chaff Seed, Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. $5.00 
Choice " “ Lb. 25c; 100 Lbs. 8.00 
FANCY (cleaned from chaff). Sow eight to 
ten pounds per acre. Lb. 80c; $12.50 per 100 Lbs. 
AWNLESS BR0ME GRASS (Bromus inermis). A per¬ 
ennial grass valuable for binding the soil of embankments 
and on account of its ability to resist both drought and cold. 
On light, dry soils it is used for both hay and pasturage, but is 
not recommended for locations where better grasses will suc¬ 
ceed. Should be used at the rate of forty pounds per acre. 
Lb. 80c; $15.00 per 100 Lbs. 
HARD FESCUE ( Festuca duriuscula). Similar to Sheep's 
Fescue but not so dense, and growing somewhat taller; this 
often will cover sandy soil under the shade of large trees 
where no other grass will grow; is a desirable addition to 
lawn grass. Sow thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; $15.00 
per 100 Lbs. 
SHEEP’S FESCUE (Festuca ovina). A small, tufted, 
hardy grass, forming a cluster of narrow, cylindrical leaves, 
of value in mixture for lawns or dry soils and under shade. 
Sow about thirty-five pounds per acre. lib. 30c; $15.00 
per 100 Lbs. 
TALL FESCUE ( Festuca elatior). A valuable perennial 
grass, very productive and nutritious. It is native to moist, 
heavy soil, where it probably does best, but it succeeds well 
on any good soil, wet <>r dry. If used alone sow forty pounds 
per acre. Lb. 35c; $10.5*0 per 100 Lbs. 
MEADOW FESCUE, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS c Fes - 
tucapratensis). A perennial grass from two to four feet high, 
with flat, broad leaves. This is one of the standard European 
grasses. It needs rich ground, and succeeds well on prairie 
soil. This is 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-live pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; 
$11.00 per 100 Lbs. 
FOWL MEADOW, OR FALSE RED TOP ( Poa serotina). 
It yields well when sown on low, moist land, and stands 
longer in good condition for cutting than most grnsses ; It 
can be mowed almost any time from July to October. When 
three feet high it falls down, or lodges, and after a little time 
ev«ry joint puts forth new branches. The stalk is always 
sweet and tender, and cattle and sheep are fond of it. 
Requires about twenty-five pounds of seed per acre. Sow in 
spring or fall. Per Lb. 40c; 100 Lbs. $25.00. 
MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pratensis ). An erect 
perennial, in appearance slightly resembling Timothy. Val¬ 
uable for permanent pastures and does best on good, moder¬ 
ately moist soil. If sown alone use twenty-five pounds per 
acre. Lb. 50c; $30.00 per 100 Lbs. 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW ( Poa trivialis). A strong 
growing, hardy grass, well suited for deep, moist soils, but 
of little value on soil which is poor or dry. Sow about twenty 
pounds per acre. Per Lb. 50c; 100 Lbs. $30.00. 
TALL MEADOW 04T GRASS ( Avena elatior). A hardy 
perennial much used in the south and west. Its roots pene¬ 
trate deep and it thrives on any good soil. It yields a heavy 
crop and is valuable both for meadow and pasture. If used 
alone sow about thirty to forty pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; 
$15.00 per 100 Lbs. 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS ( Poanemoralis ). Grows from 
one and a half to two feet high; has a perennial creeping 
root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. One of the best 
varieties to sow in shaded situations, such as orchards and 
parks, for either hay or pasturage. Sow about thirty pounds 
per acre. Lb. 50c; $30.00 per 100 Lbs. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS (Agrostis Stolonifera). Par¬ 
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. 40c; $20.00 per 100 Lbs. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS ( Agrostis canina ). 
A valuable perennial for lawns and pasturage. Much like Red 
Top though smaller. Thrives on light, dry soils as well as on 
ricn, moist ones. For lawn purposes, if used alone, it should 
be sown at the rate of about forty pounds per acre; for pas¬ 
ture, if used alone, twenty-four pouuds per acre. Lb. 40c; 
$20.00 per 100 Lbs. 
SWEET VERNAL (Anthoxanthum odoratum). The seed 
we offer is the true perennial Sweet Vernal, which is one of 
the most valuable or our lawn grasses, springing up in the 
spring earlier than any other grass, holding its color and 
beauty till late in the fall, and when cut it is delightfully frag¬ 
rant. It is vastly superior totheannual variety, being larger and 
retaining its place in the lawn for many years. Lb. 00c. 
HI IMfi A DI A IV ( Panicum Germanicum). This is a 
11U1 TvJ/\l\l/\n species of annual millet, growing less 
rank, with smaller stalks, often yielding two or three tons of 
hay per acre. It is very popular and valuable with those who 
are clearing timber lands. Sow and cultivate like millet. 
Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 
COMMON MILLET ( Panicum miliaceum). Requires a 
dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and a half to four feet 
high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves, and is excellent for 
forage. For hay, sow broadcast, about twenty- five pounds 
per acre, from May 1st to August 1st. For grain, sow m drills, 
about twelve pounds per acre, and not later than June 20th. 
Lb. 20c; 100 Los. at market price. 
GERMAN, OR GOLDEN MILLET. An improved variety, 
medium early, growing three to five feet high. The heads are 
closely condensed, though the spikes are very numerous. The 
seeds are contained in rough, bristly sheaths and^are round, 
golden yellow and beautiful in appearance. Lb. 25c; 100 Lbs. 
at market price. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium perenne'). A very 
valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds well on 
almost any soil, but is particularly adapted to moderately 
moist or irrigated lands. It is largely used, mixed with other 
grasses, for lawns. Sow thirty to torty pounds per acre, in 
spring. Lb. 20c; $7.00 per 100 Lbs. 
