FORD SEED COMPANY, RAVENNA, OHIO 29 
~ Fords Sound _., 
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 fluc- 
tuate 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 enorm- 
ous and our customers have been universally satisfied with it. 
To make a good lawn the soil should be made comparatively rich and raked till it is per- 
fectly smooth. 
after sowing the seed. 
Sow the seed at the rate of one pound to 300 square feet, using a lawn roller 
For fertilizing Milorganite or Pulverized Sheep Manure, are suitable. 
These you will find quoted elsewhere in this catalog. 
The best times to sow lawn grass seed are from March 1 to June 1 and Sept. 1 to October 
15. If you want a real good lawn sow FORD’S FANCY LAWN GRASS MIXTURE. 
lb. 60e, 2 Ibs. $1.15, 5 Ibs. $2.75, 10 Ibs. $5.25. 
SHADY NOOK LAWN GRASS 
A mixture of grasses especially adapted 
for shady places. This is made from extra 
choice grades of seed that should please any 
one. PKt. 10e, Ib. 65e, 2 Ibs. $1.25, 5 Ibs. $3.00, 
10 Ibs. $5.75. 
GRASS SEEDS 
Write for quotations on large lots. 
-_TIMOTHY. Extra recleaned, high germina- 
tion and purity. Pkt. 10c, lb. 30e, 3 lbs. 75e. 
Ask for prices. 
RKRENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Clean, solid seed 
free from chaff. Pkt. 10c, Ib. 50e, 2 lbs. 950, 
® Ibs. $2.25, 10 Ibs. $4.25. 
RED TOP. Clean, solid seed. Pkt. 10c, Ib. 
40c, 2 lbs. 75e, 5 Ibs. $1.75, 10 Ibs. $3.25. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS. A very fine grass 
suitable for ‘golf grounds and _ lawns. 
Thrives on acid soils and in the shade. 
Pkt. 15e, % Ib. 70e, Ib. $1.30, 2 Ibs. $2.42, 
5 Ibs. $5.18. 
Tree Tanglefoot 
Is a sticky substance, which is easily ap- 
plied with a wooden paddle in a band around 
the tree. It sticks fast any insects which 
try to climb the tree. Will not injure trees. 
Once applied remains sticky three to four 
n.onths in all kinds of weather, or ten to 
twenty times as long as any other Known 
substance. A pound makes about 9 lineal 
feet of band. Needs no mixing, always ready 
for use. Far superior to any other material 
or device for destroying Canker Worms, 
Gypsy, Brown-tail and Tussock Moth Cater- 
pillars. Make application about March Ist. 
Also good for covering wounds caused by 
pruning trees or other injury to the bark. 
6 oz. 50c, 1 Ib. 80c, 5 Ibs. $3.75, 10 Ibs. $7.00, 
25 Ibs. $15.00. 
MILORGANITE 
Prices Subject to Change 
25 lb. Bag $1.00, 50 Ib. Bag $1.75, 100 Ib. Bag 
$3.25. 
Pkt. 10c, 
CLOVER SEED 
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. 
Pkt. 10c, Ib. 60c. Ask for price. 
MAMMOTH. Same price as Medium. 
ALSIKE. Lb. 60c. Ask for Price. 
WHITE BLOOMING SWEET CLOVER. Best 
quality scarified seed. Lb. 40c. Ask for 
Prices. 
ALFALFA. Common. Lb. 65c. Ask for Prices. 
Ask for Prices. 
GRIMM ALFALFA. 
for Price. 
WHITE DUTCH. The small white variety. 
PkKt. 20¢, Ib. $1.50. 
Ask for quotations on large quantities or 
varieties not listed. Always state quantity 
wanted. 
Pkt. 10c, lb. 7Oc. Ask 
An annual grass which 
Sudan Grass grows 6 ft. or more tall, 
produces 3 or 4 tons per acre of good qual- 
ity of hay and if cut as it starts to head, 
it will produce a second crop. It is highly 
recommended by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. 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, Ib. 30c, 3 
Ibs. 59ec, 5 Ibs. SSe. Not prepaid, lb. 20c, 3 
Ibs. 55e, 5 Ibs. 75ce. Ask for quotations on 
larger auantities, 
