“More than 4% Tons of Clover Hay per Acre" 
says A. C. D emmy, Dauphin Co., Penna. (picture above) 
To buy the seed that will make a crop, that in turn 
will make a profit . . . that was the problem for 
Mr. Demmy to decide and that is the problem that 
you and every other seed buyer will have to decide. 
Such a crop as the above simply could not have 
come from just ordinary seed. There is no doubt 
about it—it pays to invest in the best seed your 
money can buy. 
“Extra” Quality RED CLOVER 
U. S. Verified Origin Seed 
To get the best results, plant the seed that is best 
fitted for your particular locality. The mere fact 
that seed is offered as home grown or U. S. grown 
or northern grown does not mean that it will give 
the best results for your section. Hoffman’s “Extra” 
Red Clover is United States Government Verified 
Origin seed. Each bag has a check on it that tells 
you where it was grown. This is Government in¬ 
formation. Federal Inspectors have checked on this 
seed all along the line. They may drop in on us 
here any day—check our stocks, consult our records. 
Each bushel of this seed must be accounted for. 
Take no chances. This seed has tested 99.50 per 
cent for years. It is free of dangerous weeds. It 
is sound, heavy, strong, vigorous seed that has 
proven particularly adapted to eastern and northern 
conditions. You take no chances on this seed. 
“Economy” RED CLOVER 
A LOWER priced seed, but not a low quality seed. 
It is clean and free from foul weeds. Will grow 
well in the northern sections and is a proven money 
maker. Very often Red Clover seed can be bought 
at a low price because it may contain a little Alfalfa 
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or a trace of sweet Clover or perhaps some Alsike 
Clover. These other seeds will reduce the test below 
the “Extra” standard, but this does not hurt the 
seed. In fact, many prefer to mix other seeds with 
their Clover before sowing. 
Alsike CLOVER 
Is a sure “catch.” It grows like Red Clover, but 
is not as tall—finer stemmed—blossom is nearly 
white. It makes finer hay. Goes further when sow¬ 
ing seed. Is not subject to “clover sickness.” 
Stands great ranges of temperature—is less liable 
to winter-kill. Alsike is a hardy plant that is fre¬ 
quently mixed with Red Clover. Many farmers 
use two to three parts Red Clover to one part 
Alsike. Alsike is a good, cheap, sure Clover. 
“Extra” Quality Alsike 
This first quality northern grown seed cannot help 
but please you. Cleaned free from dangerous weeds. 
A great favorite among successful eastern farmers 
for many years. 
“Economy” Alsike 
Lower cost seed because it may contain some White 
Dutch Clover or some Timothy—thus lowering the 
purity but not hurting the quality. 
Mammoth (Sapling) CLOVER 
Much like the regular Red Clover. Used for about 
the same purposes. Mammoth is a little coarser— 
grows taller—ripens later—roots deeper. Produces 
but one crop of hay—affords less pasture after cut. 
Thrives on poorer soils. Withstands drought quite 
well. Just one grade—“Extra” quality—is sold. 
