D. M. FERRY & CO 
DETROIT, MICH. 
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LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage ; 100 pound prices are by freight or ettpress, 
at purchaser's expense. 
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 chauce 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 bestow'ed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the most luxuriant in soring, 
others in summer, others again m autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required fora perfect, carpet-like lawn. It mav 
be planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to one hundred 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 tine and smooth, then raking 
it over aud sowing the seed just before a rain winch, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. If the 
expected rain does not come, cover by rolling with <i 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. 
__ • j (Central Park Mixture ) We have 
Extra rine IVIlXCCl 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. 50c; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
«-•• z t s* A thoroughly first-class 
Fine Mixed Lawn L»rass mixture made of the 
best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 
adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 40c; 100 Lbs. $25.00 
1 > » »• , A selection of fine grasses 
Shady Lawn iviixture Which thrive under the shade 
of trees or buildings where there is little sun. Lb. 75c. 
Mixtures for Golf Links 
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 will ofTer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 
the various parts of your grounds. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
D I Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown 
tSarley, Lominon 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. 
D I i . Buckwheat should be sown about June 20, broadcast, at the rate of about one-half bushel per 
DUCkwneat, Lommon 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. 
D 1 i . f The plants are large 
DUCKWIlCat, Japanese and vigorous, matur¬ 
ing seed early and resisting drought and blight remark¬ 
ably well; the grain is much larger and has a thinner 
hull than the Common or the Silver Hull. We recom¬ 
mend this 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. 
r> i i_ . 0*1 Li 11 This improved va- 
DUCkwheat, Oliver Hull riety is much better 
than the old sort. It 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. 
(Linum usitatissimum ) Sow late enough in the 
Flax spring to avoid frost and early enough 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 he 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 in¬ 
quire for prices. 
U . (Panicum germanicum) This is a spe- 
Hungarian cies of annual millet growing less rank, 
with smaller stalks, 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. 
R/v*n x r* (Panicum miliaceum) Requires 
Millet, Lommon a dry, light, rich soil, and grows 
two and 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 acre and not later 
than June 20th. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots 
inquire for prices. 
wn . r* r* 1J An improved large 
Millet, nan or Liolden leaved variety, 
growing three to five 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 sheaths and are round, golden 
yellow' in color and very attractive in appearance. 
Millet, German and Common 3 Lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
