

HOFFMAN ‘‘APPROVED-OKLAHOMA”’ 
(U. S. Verified Origin) 
Not to be confused with or compared to ordinary Oklahoma 
seed. . . . This Hoffman Approved Oklahoma seed comes 
from northern Oklahoma, a section whose climatic condi- 
tions make for its hardiness. Through years of testing and 
actual use it has demonstrated its ability to produce lasting 
stands with big yearly hay tonnage being grown success- 
fully. Plantings of this Approved Verified Origin seed en- 
title the user to Soil Conservation payments, even in the 
States of Wisconsin and Minnesota. For lower Pennsylvania 
and low altitudes south, this strain will doubtless serve well. 
HOFFMAN “‘“GRIMM’’ ALFALFA 
“Grimm” is a leader among the hardy alfalfas that produce 
better crops and withstand wide weather extremes, espe- 
cially in the North and at high altitudes. It ‘pulls through” 
winters that would often kill many other types. Crowns are 
set low and roots often branch out to afford much protection 
to the plants. .. . Either U. S. Verified Origin seed or Can- 
adian Grown Grimm will be supplied—whichever is in stock. 
Either will be strictly top-quality seed of the season. 
State Certified ‘’“Grimm.’’ Every bag is under super- 
vision of its State Department from the field to you. It is 
sealed at the thresher, checked and resealed at every clean- 
ing operation. Supply is very limited. . . . When in stock 
will be quoted on Price List. 
HOFFMAN ‘“‘CANADIAN VARIEGATED’”’ ALFALFA 
For half a century this seed has been produced and sown 
successfully in many areas of Canada. About equal to 
“Grimm” in hardiness and production. Highly recommended 
where you have severe weather conditions to overcome. 
Folks in areas like New York State and similar latitudes find 
it very successful year after year. It is clean seed, free of 
weeds. Tested and sound. 
HOFFMAN KANSAS ALFALFA SEED 
(U. S. Verified Origin) 
Customers have been getting extra good results from this 
seed, especially in Southeastern Pennsylvania and south- 
ward, at low altitudes. Probably because Kansas plants have 
to be able to withstand conditions that kill weaklings before 
they get to the seed-producing stage. This seed is genuine 
Kansas, Government tagged. Dependable. Thoroughly 
ALFALFA 
cleaned. We submit it on the basis of the good results re- 
ported by Hoffman customers. 


Alfalfa Needs Lime 
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Unless the soil is fairly sweet, it is practi- 
cally useless to attempt to grow alfalfa. If 
there is any doubt in the matter, samples of 
soil, not over 4 inches deep, should be taken 
from several parts of the field, mixed to- 
gether and a composite sent to your county 
agent for a test. He will report whether 
lime is needed and the approximate amount 
per acre. If it is impractical to apply enough 
lime to sweeten the soil thoroughly, it is 
safer to rely upon red or alsike clover, which 
can succeed on fairly fertile soils with a 
much smaller amount of lime if it is applied 
on the surface where the clover seed is to be 
sown. 
Shall I sow soy beans for grain for 
grinding? You can sell the beans, buy 
meal, and have money left, and have 
10 per cent higher protein. 
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World’s Record With 
Funk G Hybrid Corn 
The farmer’s equivalent to Kaiser’s 44-day 
Victory ship came to light here today with 
the announcement that Paul Peabody of 
Edinburg, Ill., had added nearly 20 bushels 
an acre to the 10-acre world corn record 
yield. The Christian County live stock farmer 
won the state-wide contest with an average 
yield of 191.65 bushels an acre. The previous 
world 10-acre yield record, also set in Illinois, 
was 174 bushels an acre. Peabody ascribed 
his amazing record to improved farming 
practices and use of newer, more productive 
strains of G Hybrid corn. 

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Two Poult Hatches 
By raising 2 hatches of turkeys, L. A. 
Preston, Faribault County, Minnesota, 
distributes labor, gets double use of 
his equipment and has 2 chances at 
the market. The first hatch is started 
the last of February and the second 
May 15 to 20. The early ones are out 
of the brooders by May 10 to make 
way for the late poults. By the time 
late birds are ready for the field, the 
early ones are almost ready for the 
early market. The second brood is de- 
signed for the normal holiday trade. 
The folks on Fairyland Farm, in northeast- 
ern Pennsylvania, don’t like to be “at the 
mercy of the weather,” so they treat and 
store their alfalfa as green ensilage which 
the cattle go for in a big way. Many success- 
ful farmers find this the ideal method of 
feeding alfalfa. Incidentally the alfalfa 
eatch (500 acres) at Fairyland Farms, from 
Hoffman Seed, is one of the best in the East. 
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