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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
GRASS SEEDS- 
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 rich, moist ones. For 
lawn purposes, if used alone, sow about forty pounds per acre; 
for pasture, if used alone, twenty-four pounds per acre! 
Lb. 80c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
ci_ (Festuca ovina) A small tufted, hardy 
Oheep s rescue grass forming a cluster of narrow, 
cylindrical leaves. Valuable in mixture for lawns on dry 
soils and in shady locations. Sow about thirty-five pounds 
per acre. Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for 
prices. 
Continued 
TiT^w-kfrk (Phleum pratense) The most valuable of all the 
1 lmoiny 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. 25c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
\\r j «« j (Poo nemornlis) Grows from 
Wood Meadow Grass one and one-half to two feet 
high; lias a perennial creeping root and an erect, slender, 
smooth stem. Well adapted to shaded situations, such as 
orchards and parks, for either hay or pasturage. Sow about 
thirty pounds per acre. Lb. $1.00 postpaid; for larger lots in¬ 
quire for prices. 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. 
100 pound prices are by freight or express , 
The pound prices include postage; 
at purchasei^s expense. 
The essentials for a fine lawn are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, carefid 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 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 spring, 
others in summer, others again in autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required fora perfect, carpet like lawn. It may 
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 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. If the 
expected rain does not come, cover by rolling with a 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. 
(Central Park Mixture ) We have 
given much thought and made 
Extra Fine Mixed 
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. 55c; 100 Lbs. $40.00 
• j f r* A thoroughly first-class 
Fine Mixed Lawn Grass mixture made of the 
best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best 
adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. $20.00 
i * »/»• , This is a selection of fine 
Shady Lawn Mixture grasses which thrive under 
the shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. 
Lb. 90c. 
*». . r if * • i While there are on the 
Mixtures tor Golt Links market numerous ready 
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 offer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to 
the various parts of your grounds. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
Barley succeeds best on rich lands more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is sown 
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Barley, Common in the spring and can be grown farther north than any other grain 
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. 
Dn/*L-iArkoot A well known annual grown largely for the flour used in making breakfast 
DUCKWIlcat cakes. The plants are erect and branching, two to three feet high, square 
stemmed, with clusters of white fragrant flowers. Buckwheat should be sown about June 15 to 
July 15, broadcast, at the rate of about one-fourth to one-half bushel per acre; a fair yield being 
Unless intended for seed it 
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. 
^ , (Vigna sinensis) A summer growing annual especially valuable as 
Lowpea, Jt5iackeye a soil renovator and enriclier. 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. Bow June 1 to July 1, one bushel per acre, in 
drills; two to two and one-half bushels per acre if sown broadcast. Qt. 15c; Yi Bu. $1.00; Bu. $3.50 
t-.i (Linum usitatissimum) Sow late enough in the spring to avoid frost and early enough 
r lax 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 be 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 inquire for prices. 
11 / 1 * 11 .^ 4 - A family of grasses grown largely in Europe for the grain, but in this country used 
lVIlHCl principally for a catch crop to supplement others that have failed. Millet usually does 
well under almost any conditions and on any kind of soil. 
Common (Panicum 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-five pounds per acre, from May 1 to August 1. V or 
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. 
German or Golden. This is similar in appearance to Common Millet but is stronger growing 
and produoes much larger heads. It is especially valuable for use on*poor soils. Seed yellow. 
3 lbs. postpaid 55c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Hungarian (Panicum qermanicum ) This is an improved species of annual millet growing less 
rank, with smaller stalks, and smaller rounder heads. It often yields two or three t ons of hay 
per acre. Hungarian is very valuable for use where a finer hay than other millets is desired. 
The seed is larger than otner millets and varies in color from light yellow to purple-brown, 
3 lbs. postpaid 50c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
Millet, Common 
