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A. H. HOFFMAN, LANDISVILLE, PA. 
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ALFALFA 
This is truly "the wonder crop of the world." It is almost unbelievable, j^et 
absolutely true that a field of Alfalfa can be made to yield three crops of hay a year of 
the highest marketable -\'alue for many successive years and at the end of the period 
the land will be richer than at the beginning. 
There has been a rapid growth in the acreage of Alfalfa the past few years with- 
out any overplus of haj^ or reduction in market price. Alfalfa sells as high as the best 
Timothy ha}^ and is alwaj's in demand. It is rich in protein, and has a feeding value 
ton for ton the equal of bran. Alfalfa can be grown with profit on almost an}^ soil 
and its introduction should be considered b\' ever}'- intelligent farmer'. It is the most 
enriching crop that can be grown that will at the same time produce something to sell. 
The labor of caring for Alfalfa after it is well started is practically nothing. The 
starting of an Alfalfa field requires considerable care, patience and intelligence. The 
lazy farmer better not attempt it. The soil must be worked thoroughly. It should 
be well manured. If the soil is acid it should be neutralized with lime. The best 
seed available should be secured. It should be clean and of high germination. 
Unless your soil is known to contain the proper bacteria your seed should be 
inoculated by the use of highly bred cultures. The best now on the market is 
" Farmogerm," which is further described on following pages with prices. This 
method we believe is .simpler, surer, and safer than transfer of soils. The 
' ' Farmogerm ' ' Bacteria increa.se more rapidly and start quicker the work of nitrate 
gathering b}^ the Alfalfa roots than when inoculated soil from other fields is u.sed. 
We recommend highly the u.se of " Farmogerm." 
A good field of Alfalfa should last ten years or more, and in this time produce 
two to three crops j^early. A large field of Alfalfa well set and productive is a prize 
on any farm and an asset of immense value to the owner. To secure it is worth}' of 
any farmer's patience and industry. Yet it is attainable. Do everything exactly 
right. Do not skimp anything in the way of soil preparation and fertilization. 
Sow plenty of .seed — 20 lbs. per acre is the minimum quantit}' — better sow 30 lbs. 
Get the best to be had. The saving of a few dollars in your .seed may mean the 
failure of your efforts. Get the best seed on the market. Purchase it long before 
.seed time, and if you are uncertain as to its germination or purity, cause an agro- 
nomical examination to be made. We will allow you all the time you need for this 
purpose with .seed purchased through us. Send it back if it does not check up to a 
high standard. Inoculate your seed with Farmogerm. 
Last year's stock of seed was plentiful and high in quality. American seed from 
the far northwest of finest qualities is now available. 
We have full stocks at prices lower than for years. vSee Latest Li,st. 
Our customers for Alfalfa Seed include some of the best agriculturists in the 
basiness and we have nothing but praise from them. 
Gov. S. S. Pennewell of Delaware wrote us after receiving a shipment of grass 
seed as follows: "The Alfalfa Seed and Timothy vSeed \ou shipped me were the 
finest I ever saw." 
