Spring Wheat 
Government authorities recommend “Marquis” because it is a good 
producer and has good flour making qualities. Marquis will suc¬ 
ceed where other varieties fail. It is earlier by 10 days and is 
not as subject to rust and disease as are other kinds. Marquis 
grows a small grain somewhat smaller than Winter wheat. Hoff¬ 
man’s “Marquis” Seed comes from Minnesota. It is especially 
clean and is an early, hardy, productive variety for the high 
portions of Pennsylvania and states north. 
BARLEY 
Grow Barley because it is a heavy grain producer. It makes a 
splendid nurse crop for starting Sweet Clover and Alfalfa. Comes 
off early—saves moisture for the legume crop. Protects it from 
the sun’s rays. You can also use Barley as a corn substitute. 
“Wisconsin Pedigreed” 
A FAVORITE Barley in Pennsylvania and near-by states. Produces a 
dependable yield year after year. Wisconsin Pedigreed was de¬ 
veloped by the Wisconsin Experiment Station. Out-yields other 
strains wherever it has been grown. Usually increases yield by 
5 to 8 bushels per acre. One yield was over 45 bushels per acre. 
Wisconsin Pedigreed is a handsome bearded 6-row type—stiff 
in the straw, stands up well and a vigorous grower. Grows tall. 
Ripens evenly. Large heads well filled. Fully developed. Plump, 
heavy, sound and good colored grain. 
“Velvet” 
The Barley without the sharp, objectionable beards. All beards 
are smooth—without sharp barbs or hooks. A safe feed. Yields 
well. Strong straw. Matures early. A sure cropper. Rapidly 
gaining in popularity. Much more Velvet sold here last year than 
ever before. 
“Beardless” 
A FINE nurse crop for spring-sown Alfalfa. Produces a moderate 
grain crop. Heads stand erect. Straw is strong. Supply limited. 
Treating Barley and Oats with 66 Ceresan 99 
Hundreds of farmers in Pennsylvania are still losing five, eight 
and more bushels of grain per acre because of smut and other' 
such diseases. . . . But the more progressive men are today 
treating all their seed grains—even though they don’t know it 
to contain such diseases! Using Ceresan means only a few cents 
per bushel added to cost of seed. And it surely does control 
matters very well. This practice provides very good crop insur¬ 
ance at low cost. . . . Read details page 30. 
Buckwheat 
Buckwheat produces grain even on poor soil. That is why 
Buckwheat is so popular in northern and mountainous sections. 
It is a good yielder of grain and the straw is very heavy, even 
on thin soils. Also used to a good extent for bees. 
Buckwheat flour is a very valuable human food. Buckwheat 
middlings are rich in protein and are in great demand as a dairy 
feed. Feed buckwheat in the grain to poultry. Also feed it to 
hogs as a fattener. Keep buckwheat seed on hand for quick seed¬ 
ing in case another crop fails. Sow buckwheat broadcast and 
cover with a smooth harrow. Sow about 1 bushel per acre. Plant 
buckwheat. It is a sure “catch” crop and is not hard on the soil. 
Only one variety, the Japanese, is offered. 
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