ADVANCE NEWS 
on FARM SEEDS 
The old law of supply and demand, still has 
much to do with the seed business. . . Here are 
some up-to-date facts about seed supplies, that 
may interest you—and perhaps help you. 
Clover Seed. 
For the first time in many years, American Clover seed 
has been exported to foreign countries, many carloads 
of it. Due to the lowered value of the dollar, those 
countries can buy our seed at a price advantage. . . In 
the first place, our American crop of Red Clover seed 
was only about 75% of normal. . . Alsike Clover is 
estimated at around 60%. . Sweet Clover at 60%. . The 
whole situation seems strong! 
Alfalfa 
Early in the fall, reports showed a tremendous crop of 
alfalfa seed. But when hulling was completed, there 
had been an enormous shrink, due to so very much 
immature, blasted seed which was removed in cleaning. 
Present values are strong. Demand will likely be heavy. 
Timothy Seed 
This year’s crop has been estimated at anywhere from 
35% to 55% of normal. In any case, it is surely way 
short. Although prices already seem high, some au¬ 
thorities claim much higher prices later. 
Seed Oats 
No Eastern reader need be told about oats. . . he 
knows! Of all the nation’s grain crops, oats is by far 
the shortest. In spite of this extreme shortage, Hoff¬ 
man patrons can secure extremely fine seed, and at 
very fair prices. . . Early orders are urged. 
Corn 
Early in the growing season, supply of seed corn 
promised extra well. Then came the severe storms. 
They took an enormous toll. Result is a really short¬ 
ened supply of certain varieties—but at least ample for 
the needs of those who will engage their supply early. 
Soy Beans 
Reports seem conflicting. But it is now a known fact 
that Eastern-grown supply is not large. Markets have 
already shown much strength. Later advances would 
not be surprising. 
Potatoes 
It always happens. . . following the years when potatoes 
bring good prices, there is a great big demand for new 
seed. This situation brings higher seed prices. . . Early 
demand has been good, with stronger markets already 
resulting. This past week, it was learned that one large 
Maine Shipper is just about sold out of certified seed. 
A. H. HOFFMAN, Inc., Landisville, Penna. 
(OVBH) 
