A. H. Hoffman, Inc., Seedsmen, Landisville, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
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Sow "Dwarf Essex Rape" for Quick Pasture 
Fine for cattle, hogs, and sheep. Frequently sown in mixtures of Oats and Canada Peas. It 
grows thickly in from six to eight weeks. Sown into corn the last cultivation will make a good Fall 
pasture. May be sown Spring, Summer or Fall. When plowed under, the soil is greatly benefited. 
Rape will do well in any kind of soil and thrive under almost any conditions. It can be grown at 
such a small cost per acre that it should be more largely used. Sow 5 pounds per acre. See latest 
Price List. 
Sand or Hairy Vetch This is one 
of the most valuable friends of the farmer. 
It is valuable alike and at the same time 
for hay, pasture and for soil improve- 
ment. May be sown in the Spring or Fall. 
It is an annual, but it drops its seed freely 
and will renew itself and last for years. 
Various Experiment Stations have claimed 
that the value of an acre of Sand or Hairy Vetch to the soil is from $16 to $4» m com- 
mercial fertilizer. When sown by itself 60 lbs. of seed may be sown per acre. It is, 
however, advisable to sow a half bushel of Wheat or Rye with about 50 lbs. of Vetch 
per acre. The grain sown with it is to act as a support to the Vetch. The advantages 
of this Vetch over many of the other legumes is that it will thrive in the most barren 
soils and upbuild them at the same time. We furnish high-grade seed. Vetches should 
be inoculated with " Farmogerm." See Price List. 
Spring Vetch, Known also as Common Vetch and Oregon Vetch. Will not 
survive our Northern winters. Is sown in early Spring with Oats, Spring Rye, or 
Spring Barley. Spring Vetch is much cheaper than the Sand or Hairy Vetch and 
must be sown a little heavier. See Price List. 
Sorghum is of the Sugar Cane family. It is grown largely for sugar, but the 
" Early Amber " listed by us is equally valuable for forage and may be grown in the 
United States. It is like corn in appearance. It may be cut two or three times in a 
season. It is excellent food, either dry or green, for cattle and live stock of all kinds. 
It stands drought well and is a rapid grower. Has high feeding value. Plant in well 
prepared soils. Don't plant until soil is warm. If you broadcast by hand, two bushels per acre is re- 
quired on account of imperfect covering that follows. If drilled in, IJ/2 bushels per acre is sufficient. 
Plant one to two inches deep. Planting in rows like corn is best if you intend to cultivate several 
times. The seed should be one inch apart on the the row and the rows just far enough apart to permit 
cultivation. By this last method, 10 to 20 pounds per acre is needed. Feed value of Sorghum is 
greatest if cut just before head appears. The younger it is cut the quicker will be the growth of 
the following crop. 
" Early Amber " is earliest and most popular for forage. See Price List. 
Cow Horn Turnips are grown for soil improvement along with Crimson Clover and alone in 
corn fields. Turnips are not legumes, but the Cow Horn variety reaches down into the subsoil and 
brings up considerable fertilizer ingredients and adds them to the top soil. Besides this, the turnip 
improves its mechanical condition and adds considerable humus. The tops are eagerly eaten by 
sheep and poultry. The cost of growing is slight on account of ease of seeding and small amount of 
seed required. Usually sown 3 to S lbs. per acre. See Price List. 
Hoffman's Seed Com 
Tested and sound in germination — insures 
full, even, stands and best crop results. 
Hoffman's Seed Oats 
Every kind this Catalog offers has proven 
by actual use to be a dependable variety. 
ANNUAL HOG PASTURE 
This is a mixture of spring grains, grasses, vetches, field peas, etc., fourteen dif- 
ferent sorts, mixed together to be sown in the spring for rapid and rank growth of 
pasture suitable for hogs. We have not widely advertised this mixture heretofore, but 
have made it in large lots for hog raisers and have seen its benefits. This Annual Hog 
Pasture Mixture will positively and profitably fatten hogs without any other grain. 
It is also fine pasture for other cattle of all kinds. Most of the plants in the mixture grow 
again after being pastured ofT. Sow 70 pounds per acre, about two inches deep. Try a few acres to 
begrin with. " Annual Hog Pasture " can be used for live stock with great economy. See Price List. 
WHEN COMPARING PRICES— Don't forget that we quote you "Bags Free' 
most cases — " Freight Paid " — This is important ! 
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