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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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CLOVER SEEDS 
Prices of all articles quoted on this page subject to change. 
A If If« I ( Medicago satiya) This deep-rooted leguminous perennial is the principal hay and forage plant in 
/Airaira or Lucerne arid sections of the western states and is also used successfully in the east. The plant grows one 
to four feet high and has long racemes of small purple flowers. It furnishes excellent pasturage for hogs but is not recom¬ 
mended for other stock for that purpose. It needs one season to become established, after which it yields heavily for several 
years A deep, thoroughly drained, non-acid soil, free from hard pan is essential for success, and the use of well rotted 
manure is desirable. Sow in northern latitudes June to August, twenty to thirty pounds per acre if broadcasted, or fifteen 
to twenty-five pounds if in drills In the south, alfalfa is sown in FebruaVy or September 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. postpaid- 
for larger lots inquire for prices. * 
a 1 *i,_ L ( Trifolium hybridum ) This perennial is the most hardy of all clovers. On rich, moist soil it 
MJSlKe or oweaisn 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. The heads are globular, fragrant and 
much liked by bees. Sow the seed in spring or fail, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. V 4 Lb 20c- 
Lb. 50c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
lUtI D (Trifoliumpratense) This sort grows nearly twice the size of the Common Red Clover, 
IViammom or Large X\ea Often making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds 
per acre. y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
(Trifolium pratense) This is by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 
medium l\ea or June 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. l / 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. postpaid- for 
larger lots inquire for prices. ’ 
u/i (Trifolium repens ) A small, creeping perennial variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It ac 
W nite l/Utcn commodates 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. 25c; Lb. 80c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 
for prices. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
D| 1 (Vigna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as a soil renovator and enricher. 
LOWpea, DiaCKeye It is used not only for green manuring but also for forage. Cowpeas are very rich in nitrogen and 
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 twenty pounds per acre if sown broadcast. Lb. 25c; 3 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 
for prices. 
A family of grasses grown largely in Europe for the grain, but in this country used principally for a catch crop 
lTllllCl ( 0 supplement others that have failed. Millet usually does well under almost any conditions and on any kind of soil. 
White or Common Chaetochloa (Setaria) Jtalica 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- 
five 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 lb*, 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 lb*, 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 of 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 lb*, 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 
for green feeding purposes but is of importance to the fruit grow'er as a cover-crop and it affords excellent 
pasturage for hogs and sheep late in the season. The plant of Dw'arf 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 ^rain, to provide fall pasture after the ^rain 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. 30c. 
postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser's expense, 10 Lbs. $1.25. For larger quantities inquire for prices. 
Sorghum 
Earlv Oranff^ This valuable variety is very strong growing and erect, with large and abundant leaves and heavy compact 
*“**** ** 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. 25c. postpaid, 
freight or express at purchaser’s expense. 100 Lbs. $9.00. (Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate.) 
By 
Qiinf LARGE RUSSIAN. This 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 row's three to. four feet apart and about 
one foot apart in row. Cultivate the same as corn. This 
variety will yield 1000 pounds or more of seed per acre. 
They do best on light, rich, limestone or alluvial land w-ell 
supplied with moist ure and not shaded by trees or buildings. 
{See Sunflower , page 9S) Pkt. 10c; V4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 25c. 
postpaid; for larger quantities inquire for prices. 
HAIRY OR SAND (Vida villosa ) This is also 
v CLV ' 11 called the Winter Vetch. It is a very hardy forage 
plant growing w'ell on soils so poor and sandy that they will 
produce but little clover. Its nitrogen gathering properties 
make it particularly valuable as a soil renew'er and enricher 
but it is not recommended for land wiiich 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 
sowm thirty to sixty pounds per acre. Lb. 40c; for larger 
lots inquire for prices. 
BIRD 
The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not 
Canary. Lb. 25c; 3 Lbs. 60c. 
Hemp. “ 25c; 3 “ 60c. 
Rape.. 44 25c; 3 44 60c. 
Mixed Bird Seeds, 
SEEDS 
for planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid. 
Maw. Lb. $1.00 
Millet. 44 20c; 3 Lbs. 50c. 
Lettuce. 44 25c. 
Lb. 25c; 3 Lbs. 60c. 
