28 A. H. Hoffman, Inc., Seedsmen, Landisville, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
State of Maine. Another standard sort, well and favorably known — oblong in shape — large 
in size — prolific 3'icldcr — too well known to require lengthy description. 
Sir Walter Raleighs — Carman No. S.These are two favorable sorts, very similar in 
manner of growth. Both blossom purple — grow round to oblong in shape — fine in eating qualities — 
heavy yielders — ripen in mid-season. 
Early Rose. One of the oldest sorts that holds its popularity for earliness, yield, and eating 
qualities. The pink coloring in flesh shows plainly in our stocks. 
As this page is written, the above covers all varieties we can now offer. From 
our Spring purchases, we may be able to offer a few Spaulding Rose, Early Surprise, 
Early Ohio, Gold Coins, and perhaps a few other well-known varieties. These will all 
be offered on our Price Lists issued from time to time. Ask us for a List any time 
you are interested. 
Prices on Seed Potatoes uTrpo^l^bi^e 't: 
print them in our Catalog. We have to follow trends of 
the markets and quote closely. All quotations we will 
make you are for instant acceptance. If ordering is de- 
layed, ask for new prices. 
When to Order Potatoes. You can order 
the day you receive this Catalog. We will book 
orders for spring shipment at these prices — but 
you must act at once, or prices may change. 
Please remit $1 per sack on each order booked 
for future shipment. Each sack sold contains 
approximately, 2% bushels, 165 lbs. See 
Price List. 
Except for a small cjuantity, all of our 
potatoes will stay in Maine over winter, 
and be brought to Landisville in heated cars 
last half of March, or just as soon after as 
weather will permit. We can usually ship 
all potato orders March 20th to April 5th. 
FACTS ON SUCCESSFUL POTATO PRODUCTION 
Sandy soils, gravelly soils, medium to light loamy soils, heavy soils if drained, are suitable 
for potato growing. 
Deep plowing, at least 8 inches (10 inches is better) is essential for best results. 
Thorough harrowing to mellow the soil, to warm it, to prevent the moisture, cutting in 7 
inches deep with disk is advised. 
Good seed from the extreme North (preferably from Maine) is recommended. 
Soaking the Seed 2 hours in 1 lb. formalin, diluted in 30 gallons of water, will prevent scab. 
Seed must be dried after treatment and before cutting or planting. 
Large seed pieces preferred. One or two eyes. Each piece must have a good portion of flesh 
to sustain it until roots are started. 
Commercial fertilizer preferred to manure. As much as a toii per acre permitted if same is 
worked into the soil and not allowed to contact with seed pieces. 
Plant deep. 3 inches where early digging is the object. 4 to 5 inches if big crop is desired. 
Plant 12 to 15 inches in row. Rows 3 feet apart. Machine planting is best and economical. 
After planting, cultivate — cultivate — cultivate. Begin before potatoes are up, continue weekly 
if possible till vines are dead. Spray with Pyrox to kill pests and to prevent blight and 
other fungous diseases. 
Hoffman's Clovers 
Insure their users better grass fields, heavier 
stands — cleaner hay and more of it. Each lot 
sold is tested for purity — freedom from weeds, 
and sound germination. Read full descriptions 
of varieties pages 1 to 4 — then make up your 
order. You will be pleased with your invest- 
ment in Hoffman's Clovers. Each year sees a 
steady increase in sales — this for no other reason 
than "Hoffman's Clovers Pay!" 
Inoculation of Seed a Success 
Use of Farmogerm for this purpose grows 
constantly year by year. Used on Clovers, the 
difference in the stand is plainly noticed. And 
the nicest part about it is that the soil pro- 
ducing the clover is left richer when the sod is 
turned under. Part of original investment, 
therefore, remains in your soil to benefit follow- 
ing crops. Read page 4. Special Farmogerm 
booklet furnished on request. 
