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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
Prices of all articles quoted on this page subject to change. 
D I Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown 
Barley, v^ommon 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 one hundred twenty 
pounds per acre. 3 Lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
^ wel1 known annual grown largely for the flour used in making breakfast cakes. The plants are erect 
DUCKWllcal and branching, two to three feet high, square stemmed, with clusters of white flagrant flowers. Buck¬ 
wheat should be sown about June 15 to July 15, broadcast, at the rate <»f about twenty-five pounds per acre; a fair yield 
being from twenty five to thirty bushels per acre. Each of the varieties has produced the largest yield in different tests, de¬ 
pending apparently upon an adaptation to soil, climate and weather conditions that is as yet imperfectly understood; how¬ 
ever, the Japanese is usually considered the heaviest yielder. 
Silver Hull This very attractive sort is claimed by many to make the highest grade of flour. The seed is glossy and silvery 
gray, slightly smaller and lighter colored than that of the Common Gray. 3 lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Japanese The plants are stronger growing and more spreading than those of Silver Hull, and the grain ripens a little 
later. This variety is less liable to blight from sunshine than Common Gray and Silver Hull; seed larger, darker, and with 
corners more prominent or slightly winged. 3 lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
^ Dl 1 (Vigna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as a soil renovator and enricher. 
Lowpea, rSIacKeye It is used not only for gt-een manuring but also for forage. Cowpeas are very rich in nitrogen an<i 
when plowed under they leave the land in splendid condition for the future crop. Sow June 1 to July 1, sixty pounds per 
acre, in drills; one hundred tweuty pounds per acre if sown broadcast. Lb. 30c; 3 Lbs. 75c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 
for prices. 
**•11 . A family of grasses grown largely in Europe for the grain, but in this country used principally for a catch crop 
1V11116L t 0 supplement others that have failed. Millet usually does well under almost any conditions and on any kind of soil 
White or Common (JPanicum miliaceum ) The Common Millet grows two and one-half to four feet high and affords a 
large bulk of stalks and leaves. It is early maturing and is excellent for forage. For hay, sow broadcast, about twenty- 
live pounds per acre, from May 1 to August 1. For grain, sow in drills, about twelve pounds per acre and not later than 
June 20. Seed yellow. 3 lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots Inquire for prices. 
Golden. This is similar in appearance to Common Millet but is stronger growing and produces much larger heads. It is 
especially valuable for use on poor soils. Seed yellow. 3 lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Hungarian ( Panicum germanicum) This is an improved species of annual millet growing less rank, with smaller stalks, and 
smaller rounder heads. It often yields two or three tons ot hay per acre. Hungarian is very valuable for use where a finer 
hay than other millets is desired. The seed is larger than other millets and varies in color from light yellow to purple- 
brown. 3 lbs. postpaid 60c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
DWARF ESSEX FOR SOWING. This is by far the best variety of Rape for forage. It is very valuable not only 
pk £ for green feeding purposes but is of importance to the fruit grower as a cover-crop and it affords excellent 
* pasturage for hogs and sheep late in the season. The plant of Dwarf Essex resembles at first the Ruta Baga but 
the tops become very large and leafy. 
Dwarf Essex thrives best in cool weather. Ground should be prepared same as for turnips. Sow in June or July, with a 
turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds of seed per acre. It is sometimes 
sown with spring grain, to provide fall pasture after the grain is cut, also sown at the last cultivation of corn. It may be 
sown broadcast, either with other fall forage crops or by itself, using from one to five pounds of seed per acre. Lb. 25c. 
postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense, 10 Lbs. $1.40. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 
Winfpr A hardy, strong growing annual, cultivated not only for its grain and straw but valuable also 
rv y“* * 41,1 unci for soiling and as a cover-crop and for use as green-manure. It does better than wheaton 
light sand or soils liable to drought. Sow middle of August to the last of September. Prepare the ground as for wheat and 
sow broadcast or with a drill at the rate of sixty to ninety pounds per acre. 3 Lbs. 50c. postpaid. For larger quantities 
inquire for prices. 
mgh this grain is often planted especially for paper makers, who prefer it to any other, its principal 
value is as a “catch” crop to sow where winter grain has failed. The straw is shorter and stiffer than 
that of the winter variety and is always easily secured. The grain, although smaller, is of equal value. 3Lbs. 50c. postpaid, 
or larger quantities inquire for prices. 
Rye, Spring AIfch0U 
Sorghum 
r_„L. This is considered the best early variety and the one which we especially recommend as “sugarcane” 
AlDaugn nariy for the north where the season is short. It is practically as early as the old Early Amber and yields 
per acre either of syrup or seed. The plant is large, of strong, vigorous and erect habit. It may be planted as 
15th of June and will be in condition to harves' " ~ ~ ...... 
much more 
late as the 
fore the weather is warm in the spring. 
est. for syrup in September. Cane seed should not be planted be- 
Three to four pounds of seed are required per acre. Lb. 30c. postpaid. 
Farlv Orangp This valuable variety is very strong growing and erect, with large and abundant leaves and heavy compact 
s-.a. y w seed heads. It is early and often yields as much as two hundred and forty gallons of very beautifully 
colored and highly flavored syrup to the acre. We recommend it highly to all desiring a superior cane. Lb. 30c. postpaid By 
freight or express at purchaser's expense, 100 Lbs. $9.00. <Not less than 25 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) * * 
Q 11 J f-v wf v» LARGE RUSSIAN. r ihis has very large 
single heads borne at the top of a single 
unbranched stalk usually, and with much more and larger 
seed than the common sorts. It is used extensively for 
feeding poultry and is an excellent egg producer. Also 
largely planted for hiding unsightly places. The plant often 
grows ten feet high. Sow seed as soon as ground is fit for 
planting corn, in rows three to four feet apart and about 
one foot apart in row. Cultivate the same as corn. This 
variety will yield 1.000 pounds or more of seed per acre. 
They grow readily in al cost any soil but do best on light, 
rich, limestone or alluvial land well supplied with moisture 
and not shaded by trees or buildings. Some species are 
planted in the flower garden for ornament. (See Sunflower , 
page 91*.) Pkt. 5c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 25c. postpaid; for larger 
quantities inquire for prices. 
VWr'li nr Tam SPRING (Vicia sativa) A perenni 
v 1 *** c pea-like plant grown as an annual 
the north. Desirable as a forage plant and valuable as 
cover-crop for orchards. Culture same as for field pea 
Sow ninety to one hundred twenty pounds per acre. Inquii 
for prices. 
HAIRY OR SAND (Vicia villosa) This is also 
v CIU1 called the Winter Vetch. It is a very hardy forage 
plant growing well on soils so poor and sandy that they will 
produce but little clover. Its nitrogen gathering properties 
make it particularly valuable as a soil renewer and enricher 
but it is not recommended for land which is to be cultivated 
for grain crops on account of its tendency to volunteer and 
persist. The plants, when mature, are about forty inches 
high and if cut for forage as soon as full grown and before 
setting seed, they will start up again and furnish even a 
larger crop than the first. Seed round, black and should be 
sown thirty to sixty pounds per acre. Inquire for prices. 
BIRD SEEDS 
The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not for 
planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 
Canary-Lb. 30c; 3 Lbs. 75c. Maw.Lb. $1.25 
Hemp.... “ 25c; 3 “ 60c. Millet. “ 20c; 3 Lbs. 50c. 
Rape. “ 25c; 3 “ 60c. Lettuce... “ 30c. 
Mixed Bird Seeds, Lb. 30c; 3 Lbs. 75c. 
