FOR A GOOD LAWN SOW FORD’S LAWN GRASS MIXTURE 
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fiord's Sounds 
Grass Seed 
We sell all Grass and Clover Seeds on a small margin of profit and handle none but the highest 
grades. The analysis of these will be found to be high in all cases. As prices fluctuate we reserve the 
right to change our prices. But will give all the seed we can for money sent us at the prevailing 
price. Ask for prices on larger quantities than quoted In this list. 
FORD’S FANCY LAWN GRASS MIXTURE 
MADE FROM HIGH GRADES OF SEEDS ONLY 
PRODUCES VELVETY GREEN LAWNS 
This is our popular and reliable mixture for producing a thick, permanent green turf. None but 
high grades of seed are put Into it. 
The grasses which go to make up this mixture are selected with the idea of making a quick and 
at the same time a permanent tough sod. Our sales of this seed have been enormous and our cus¬ 
tomers have been universally satisfied with it. 
To make a good lawn the soil should be made comparatively rich and raked till it is perfectly 
smooth. Sow the seed at the rate of one pound to 300 square feet, using a lawn roller after sowing 
the seed. For fertilizing Pulverized Sheep Manure, Vigoro and Sulphate of Ammonia are suitable. 
These you will find quoted elsewhere in this catalog. 
The best times to sow lawn grass seed are from March 1 to Jun e 1 and Sept. 1 to October 15. 
If you want a real good lawn sow FORD’S FANCY LAWN GRASS MIXTURE. Prepaid, Pkt. 10c, 
lb. 50o, 2 lbs. 90c, 5 lbs. $2.15, 10 lbs. $4.00. Not prepaid, lb. 45c, 2 lbs. 80o, 5 lbs. $1.90, 10 lbs. $3.50. 
SHADY NOOK LAWN GRASS 
CLOVER SEED 
A mixture of grasses especially adapted for 
shady places. This is made from extra choice 
grades of seed that should please any one. Pre¬ 
paid, Pkt. 10c, lb. 60c, 2 lbs. $1.15, 5 lbs. $2.75, 10 
lbs. $5.25. Not prepaid, lb. 50c, 2 lbs. 92o, 5 lbs. 
$1.98. 
GRASS SEEDS 
Write for quotations on large lots. 
TIMOTHY. Extra recleaned, high germination 
and purity. Prepaid, Pkt. 10c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 59c. 
Ask for prices. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Clean, solid seed free 
from chaff. Prepaid, Pkt. 8e, lb. 35c, 2 lbs. 62o, 
5 lbs. $1.33, 10 lbs. $2.48. Not prepaid, lb. 25c, 
10 lbs. $2.20. 
RED TOP. Clean, solid seed. Prepaid, Pkt. 8e, 
lb. 35c, 2 lbs. 65e, 5 lbs. $1.68, 10 lbs. $2.70, 
Not prepaid, lb. 28o, 2 lbs. 50c. 
GERMAN BENT GRASS. A very fine grass suit¬ 
able for golf grounds and lawns. Thrives on 
acid soils and in the shade. Prepaid, Pkt. 15o, 
Vt lb. 70c. lb. $1.30, 2 lbs. $2.42, 5 lbs. $5.18. 
Not prepaid, V6 lb. 65c, lb. $1.20, 2 lbs. $2.80, 5 
lbs. or over at $1.00 per lb. 
ORCHARD GRASS. Good hay or pasture grass 
for shady places. Prepaid, Pkt. 8c, lb. 85c, 2 
lbs. 65c. Not prepaid, lb. 28c, 2 lbs. 50c, 5 lbs. 
$1.35, 10 lbs. $2.60. 
fit-acc An annual grass which 
VJI aao grows 6 ft. or more tall, 
produces 3 or 4 tons per acre of good quality 
of hay and if cut as it starts to head, it will 
produce a second crop. It is highly recom¬ 
mended by the U. S. Department of Agricul¬ 
ture. It may be pastured. It is quite effective 
in killing out Quack grass. Sow 25 pounds per 
acre after danger of frost is past. Prepaid, Pkt. 
10c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 59c, 5 lbs. 88c. Not prepaid, 
lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 55c, 5 lbs. 75c. Ask for quotations 
on larger quantities. 
White Wonder Millet £ e h s “ of a*u 
millets. It produces more hay per acre, and 
is earlier than German millet. It produces 
heads 8 to 12 Inches long, often a single head 
produces 15,000 seeds. It has become the most 
popular of millets. Prepaid, Pkt. 10c, lb. 25c, 
3 lbs. 59c, 10 lbs. $1.28. Ask for quotations on 
larger quantities. 
GOLDEN or GERMAN MILLET. Well known. 
Price same as White Wonder. 
HUNGARIAN GRASS. An early millet. Price 
same as White Wonder. 
Prices on all grass and clover seeds are subject to 
market fluctuations. We sell at lowest prises 
possible. 
Sudan 
PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 
Inoculate All Clovers with McQueen’s Inoculator. 
THE HIGHEST QUALITY SEED 
We Sell at Lowest Prices Possible 
Such as we offer will give best results every 
time. We will quote prices on large quantities 
at any time. Send for Special Farm Seed List. 
MEDIUM, or COMMON RED. American grown 
seed of best possible quality. Very scarce. Pre¬ 
paid, Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c. Not prepaid, lb. 30c, 
10 lbs. $2.90. Ask for price. 
MAMMOTH. Same price as Medium. 
ALSIKE. Prepaid, lb. 58c. Not prepaid, lb. 48c, 
10 lbs. $4.50. Ask for Price. 
WHITE BLOOMING SWEET CLOVER. Best 
quality scarified seed. Prepaid, lb. 85c. Not 
prepaid, lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $1.75. Ask for prices. 
ALFALFA. Common. Prepaid, lb. 50c, S lbs. 
$1.35. Not prepaid, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $3.50. Ask 
for Prices. 
GRIMM ALFALFA. Prepaid, Pkt. 10c, lb. 60c, 3 
lbs. $1.65. Not prepaid, lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.45. 
Ask for Price. 
WHITE DUTCH. The small white variety. Pre¬ 
paid, Pkt. 10c, lb. 60c, 3 lbs. $1.73. Not pre¬ 
paid, lb. 55c, 3 lbs. $1.59, 10 lbs. $5.20. 
Ask for quotations on large quantities or varie¬ 
ties not listed. Always state quantity wanted. 
Our Special Farm Seed List mailed on appli¬ 
cation. 
FERTILIZER PRICES ARE SUBJECT 
TO MARKET CHANGES 
PULVERIZED 
SHEEP MANURE 
Applied to lawns 
will freshen them 
up and give them 
a rich, green color. 
Buy a bag and try 
it. Good for garden 
also. Pries by 
freight 25 lbs. 95c, 
50 lbs. $1.45, 100 lbs. 
$2.75, 600 lbs. $12.00. 
If to go by express 
add 10c psr bag as 
we have to double 
sack it. 
You will he 
pleased with the re¬ 
sults obtained by 
the use of this fer¬ 
tilizer either on lawn or gardens. 
“I have bonpht seeds from you for 25 years. 
They have always been satisfactory and am well 
pleased.” —Mrs. J. W. Dunham, Ohio. 
FORD SEED CO., RAVENNA, O 
