D. M. FERRY &. CO 
DETROIT, MICH. 
69 
CLOVER SEEDS 
Prices of Clover subject to change. 
A Ifa r»r I lir^rn^ Wedicago sativa) This deep rooted leguminous perennial is the principal hav and foraee nlant in 
Alralra or Lucerne and sections of the western states and is also used successfully in the east The Sima 5rml^ 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 severa 
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 bn.adcasted or fifteen 
to twenty-five pounds if m drills. In the south, alfalfa is sown in February or September 14 Lb 15c- Ih ak * * 
for larger lots inquire for prices. * 74 * oc ’ L ' D ‘ 4:>c ' Po*tpa»d; 
A LJL-o nr ( Trifolium hybridum) This perennial is the most hardy of all clovers. On rich, moist soil it yields 
AlSlke or owedisn an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage but its greatest value is for sowing with other efovers 
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 fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. Lb 20c- I h ann 
postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 74 u ’ LD * OUc - 
«jv I p^J (Trifolium pratense) This sort grows nearly twice the size of the Common Red ciov. 
Mammoth or Large Ked often making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to t welve douik 
rer 
pounds 
(Trifolium pratense) This is by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 
purposes. Sow in s^nn^ or fall and if no other grasses are used, at the rate of eight to 
V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. postpaid; for 
Medium Red or June _ _ 
twelve pounds per acre: more is*required on old, stifr soils thau on new and lighter ones, 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
UfiJfa (Tri f oli } Ln j repens) A small, creeping perennial variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns It ao- 
Whlte Llutcn commodates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. Sow in spring at the rate of kit 
pounds per acre, or when used with other grasses, half that amount. 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire 
GRASS SEEDS 
Prices on Crass Seeds subject to change. 
» 1 D r* (Bromus 
Awnless Drome Varass nial, for binding soil of em¬ 
bankments and resisting both drought and cold. On light, 
dry soils it is used for hay and pasturage, but is not recom¬ 
mended where better grasses will succeed. Sow forty pounds 
per acre. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
n j- ni . _ ( Poa compressa) A hardy 
Canadian £>lue v_»rass perennial with creeping root- 
stalks which form a strong turf. It withstands drought better 
than most cultivated grasses and is especially valuable in 
Lawn Grass mixtures. It succeeds best on clay soils but does 
well on sandy soils, being better adapted for use on sterile 
knolls and barren fields than probably any other cultivated 
grass. For ray or pasturage it is best sown with other 
grasses. Height six to twenty inches. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
t j (Dactylis glornerata) Desirable on ac- 
Urcnard v*rass count of its quick growth and valuable 
aftermath. It is palatable and nutritious and stock eat it 
greedily when green. A tendency to grow in tufts unfits it 
for lawns. It does better if sown with clover and as it ripens 
at the same time, the mixed hay is of the best quality. If 
sown alone, about twenty-eight pounds are required per 
acre; if sown with clover, half that quantity. Perennial. 
Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Kentucky Blue Grass aelf "“Kentucky^Se 
Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 
northern grasses. Sown with White Clover it forms a splen¬ 
did lawn; for this purpose use not less than fifty-four pounds 
of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If 
sown by itself for meadow or pasturage use about twenty- 
eight pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots 
inquire for prices. 
Perennial Rve Gr»<s« (£»««»» pejwwie) Averyvalu- 
i crenmai ivye OrasS able variety for permanent 
pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particu¬ 
larly adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands Sow 
foMargeriots fSjM P?ice£ Lb ‘ 4Sc ' p ° 5 ">“ id = 
Westerwold Italian Rye Grass WelieZltd!^ 
An extremely rapid growing annual for spring and summer 
sowing. As a forage and pasture grass it thrives on almost 
any soil but does best on heavy loam, clay or . land of a 
somewhat damp character. After cutting it is the quickest 
grass to start again, making a new growth more rapidly than 
any other sort with which we are acquainted. Lb. 60c! post¬ 
paid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Red or Creenintr f&stuca rubra) Acreep- 
ucu ur L/‘““ping rescue mg rooted grass, resisting 
extreme drought, and especially adapted for forming a close 
and lasting turf in shady places. Valuable also for exposed 
hillsides, and golf courses. Sow thirtv pounds per acre. 
Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Ton { A qrostis vulgaris) Fancy ( Cleaned from Chaff) 
, H In Pennsylvania and states farther south this is 
known as Herd's Grass , a name applied in New England and 
New York to Timothy. It is valuable for low. wet meadows, 
producing a large return in good hay. Sow in spring or 
fall at the rate of eight to ten pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. 
postpaid; for larger lots inquire ror prices. 
(PMeum pratense) The most valuable of all the 
1 miuiny grasses for hay. especially in the north. Thrives 
best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be 
cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the spring or fall 
twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but less if mixed with other 
grasses. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or cxrrress 
at purchaser's expense. (Not less than 25 pounds at the 100pound rate.) 
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 voune 
plants a chance 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 bestowed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the most luxuriant in snrimr 
others in summer, others again in 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. If sown in the spring 
sow as early as possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, then raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain 
which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. For fall seeding sow before Jie 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. 
Extra Fine Mixed Mixtures for Golf Links Srke^^erousT^ 
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 
many experiments to secure the best selection and think 
our Central Park Mixture is the best possible for permanent 
lawns. One pound is the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 
600 square feet. Lb. 60c; 100 Lbs. $45.00 
Fine Mixed Lawn Grass m i xt ure 1 S mlde 1 of C tSS 
best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 
adapted to generallawn purposes. Lb. 40c; 100 Lbs. $25.00 
suit his needs. Write us a description of vour 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 offer you two or 
more mixtures especially adapted to the various parts of 
your grounds. 
