GRAIN FOR POULTRY 
Poultrymen, you should not neglect the splendid opportunities for raising 
all your necessary scratch grains, loo many poultrymen buy scratch grains. 
It is much more economical to raise your own. Why pay freight, bags, 
extra overhead, and a high mixing charge when buying scratch? Grow 
your own. They are easy to mix. 
Remember, if you start with good, clean, sound seeds of high germination 
you can raise them even more economically. 
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PASTURE MANAGEMENT 
There is no more important problem to a dairyman than proper 
management of his pasture. Good pastures are the keystone of the 
dairy business. 
Below is a diagram showing an effective plan, used by many suc¬ 
cessful dairymen. To operate it, have the four plots located close to 
the barn as possible. One lane can serve all plots. The gate to any 
one plot will allow access to water, and the cows can be driven to 
and from the pasture with minimum work. 
Two factors are important in making and keeping good pastures. 
Proper fertilization, and the right quality seed mixture. It is im¬ 
possible to here suggest the right answers for all sections, because 
individual soil needs and conditions are so different. Consult your 
county agent for the right advice on both these points—the right 
fertilizer, and the proper seed combinations for you. 
Alternate your use of the plots. If they get ahead of the cows, it 
is best to mow the grass. During extra-dry spells, the cattle may have 
to leave all the plots for a time. Mowing each plot two or three times 
a year will aid in weed elimination and help improve the stand of 
grass. Dragging with a harrow to spread the droppings will prevent 
the pollution or spotting of the pastures to a large extent. 
Hoffman’s grass seeds have 
made thousands of successful 
pastures. You can depend on 
them. Good seed is of utmost 
importance—never take chances 
on cheap seed. Sow Hoffman’s 
Seeds and follow your county 
agent’s advice. 
“The Hay and Pasture Mix¬ 
ture bought from you has far ex¬ 
ceeded my expectation. Give a 
good supply of pasture during 
Summer and Fall, and in good 
condition to stand the Winter.” 
Walter V. Sanders, Newtown, Pa. 
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