Our armed forces need large supplies 
of water fowl feathers, used in many 
ways, such as stuffing in sleeping bags 
and hospital pillows, lining coats, and 
sound-proofing military 
Some feathers also are being used in 
camouflage operations. 
the public must turn to feathers from 
chickens and other fowls to fill civil- 
Large poultry dressing 
plants are getting feather machinery 
ian needs. 
in shape. 

Potatoes will usually pay for liberal fertili- 
zation. With manure and a good legume sod 
turned down, apply 600 to 800 pounds of a 
4-10-10 or 4-12-12 or 160 to 200 pounds of 
equipment. 
Before long 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
stout 
This legume has gained favorable notice in recent years. 
Low-growing, perennial, 
slender spreading branches 6 to 18 inches long. This seed 
was produced in New York State. Its main use has been for 
sowing into pastures. Starts slowly. Lasts longer through 
the season too. Valuable on moist or somewhat heavy soils. 
Has thrived on ground too poor for alfalfa. Although ex- 
pensive seed, some folks insist on a few pounds in their 
root, bearing numerous 
pasture formula has paid them well. 
Fertilizer for 
Potatoes 
plant food in a 1-2-2 ratio. Without manure 
the 1-2-2 ratio furnishing 200 to 240 pounds 
of plant food, such as 1000 to 1200 of 4-8-8, 
seems best. For early potatoes the total plant 
food might be increased to 240 or 260 pounds 
using the 1-2-2 or a 1-2-1 ratio, such as 1,200 
to 1,500 pounds of a 4-10-5. 
TALL FESCUE 
Differs from meadow fescue, mainly in growing 6 to 12 inches 
taller, somewhat looser panicles. Yields larger crops of hay. 
At the Ohio Experimental Station, tall fescue produced in 4 
years on 1/20 acre plots an average yield of 4,870 lbs. of 
hay per acre. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE 
This is the true creeping type. A very fine shade grass. 
Produced in northwestern Canada in a very cold area. Hardy, 
tested, sound, strictly No. 1 seed. 
GRASS MIXTURES TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS 
POUNDS OF EACH KIND OF SEED FOR EACH ACRE 









































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To improve old | | | Lime and fertilize. Broadcast or seed with 
pasture. . 10 Z | | disc drill, follow with Culti-Packer. Do not 
| use for new pasture—not properly balanced. 
Poultry Green Feed.| 10 2 6 4 2 1 Sow late summer, like alfalfa, Needs frequent 
| | | clipping. Normal stand will carry 500-700 
pullets. 
First-year Pasture... \ae2 4 4 2 5-8 Sow early in spring with disc drill, follow 
| | with spike tooth harrow. 
Triple Purpose | Gi For Hay, Pasture or Grass Silage. Sow this 
Pasture ......... (ay | 5 *4 4 4 on crop land for a rich stand. 
. | 5 
Add for poor, wet soil |_ 2 > 3 
Add for fertile, well | 5 
Grained erecta ee iS hast = = Es 
Add for sowing with- | *Plant Timothy in fall, with winter grain. 
out grain nurse | 
CROPS aes + wales 5 | 
Add for more than Pe hor gas 1h 7 |e al aj ms 
3-year stand, as | | 
straight pasture. . .| | | 6 | rel | 
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High Production | | | | Exceptionally nutritious and long lasting. 
Pasture.sors pape | 328 29 | 9 4 Best for high production from limited areas. 
= =" | = Se —_—_— | _—___— ——— — ~ | — | ——— ——— _ — — . 
Add alfalfa for | | | | Get several more years’ value out of old dis- 
Pasturing..... | 2 | 8 | used alfalfa stands. 
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Turkey grain feed. . .| 10 | | 2 Turkeys thrive on this mixture. 
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2-year hay followed | Suitable for pasture following two hay crops. 
by pasturage... 4 |e 1 a 6 9 BR) 
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Hay from heavy, | | 
damp soils... .. 6 4 4 | For that wet spot in your hay field. 
Basic Permanent 1 1 2 4 | Very good general purpose mixture. 
Pasture Mixture a . a A <a bY ae GS ee ee 
Add, for low, moist 2 2 | 
places....... Se ee s 2 ro ies ee s = ache Ses -|— ewe ice 
Add, for good aver- 
age conditions. . 
Add, for poor, dry 
conditions. .... 
With automatic mixers, Hoffman can properly mix any of the above, or your own formula, to provide uniform distribution. 
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2 to 5 pounds Orchard Grass is optional in 
this mixture. 
