

3 HOFFMAN SEED TIPS 
Note these three Clover-crop possibilities. Their cost is 
somewhat lower, yet the quality of the seeds is high, same 
as all the other Hoffman Clovers and Grasses. 
Hoffman men have talked to several authorities about 
possibilities that could help to partially substitute for Alfalfa 
this year, and several have recommended Mammoth Clover. 
In answer to the old objection they insist that “if farmers 
will cut Mammoth in plenty of time it won't get too coarse 
stemmed and dry.” That's a tip you'll find profitable. 
1. MAMMOTH (SAPLING) CLOVER 
Much like Red Clover except that it grows taller and coarser. 
On poor, sandy or acid soils it thrives better. Ripens 10 
days to 2 weeks later than Red, but produces plenty of hay 
on its one crop. Plants live for three years against Red’s 
usual 2—which adds to its economy. Branching top-root 
systems dig deep and make Mammoth a splendid soil im- 
prover. Since it blooms around the same time as Timothy, 
many combine the two seeds for desirable hay. 
2. ECONOMICAL MIXTURE 
(About 14 Red Clover, 14 Alsike and 14 Timothy) 
Ideal for hay, pasture, or general soil improvement. The 
seed is made up mostly from lots of mixed clovers and 
timothy produced in this mixed condition. Hence the lower 
cost of the seed. Proportions may vary slightly at times, 
with perhaps a little alfalfa, or even other clovers, present. 
But all lots are mixed thoroughly and checked for freedom 
from foul weeds. Enthusiastic reports come in from every- 
where on the crops from this mixture. It is very popular. 
3. ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY MIXED 
A very popular mixture made up of two ideal partners, 
Alsike and Timothy. They thrive on low ground, not suited 
to many grasses. Ripen together to make desirable hay. 
Alsike content usually runs 20 per cent or better. The 
mixture consists of plump, full-bodied seed, sound in germi- 
nation and free from foul weeds and contamination. The 
price saves you money, yet the seed gives you every assur- 
ance of a good crop. No comparison with run-of-the-mill 
seed which sells cheap because it's dirty or doubtful. 

Make Hay at the 
Right Time 

“Good seeds, good soil and good season” is 
the time-honored formula for results. But 
careful experiments have now added one 
more factor to that formula—cutting at the 
right time. For instance, tests showed that 
1,628 lbs. of alfalfa cut in the bud stage pro- 
duced as many pounds gain on cattle as 3,910 
Ibs. of alfalfa cut when dead ripe. You'll get 
best results from alfalfa if you cut when the 
buds nearest the base of the plant have just 
started. Maybe you won’t get as much hay, 
but in modern feeding the quality is more 
important than quantity. Cutting at this time 
will give you more actual feed. Just one 
thing to be careful of. Let one crop reach 
full bloom stage before cutting to prolong 
the life of your stand. 
Timothy should be cut right in the full 
bloom stage. At this time, it can yield 20 
per cent more digestible dry matter and 50 
per cent more protein per acre than Timothy 
cut when the seed is ripe. Cutting in the early 
bloom stage gives less feeding value per acre 
than cutting right at full bloom. 
Red Clover will give the highest yield of 
protein and the highest feed value per acre 
if cut when one-third to full bloom. Mam- 
moth should also be cut at this stage, but 
Alsike is at its best feed value when cut 
later, as the brown seed heads begin to ap- 
pear. 
This year above all others, the feeding 
value of your hay is the thing that counts 
most. Add pounds of milk or meat for every 
trip of your mower around the field by cut- 
ting at the right time. 
A corn yield impossible only a few 
years ago. Paul Peabody, world’s corn 
champion, says so frankly on page 9. 
