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... Heppman Pasture Grasses 
The continued shortage of good legume seeds 
and the urgent need for good pasturage emphasize 
the importance of the material on these next three 
pages. Here you will not only find descriptions 
of good grasses but suggestions that will help 
you get the most out of your pastures in milk 
checks and live stock weight. 
Before you buy grass seed, study this informa- 
tion. It will save you dollars of seed cost and 
earn many more dollars. All the mixtures shown 
are based on good, clean seeds, of sound germi- 
nation. Don't expect to get results without high 
quality seeds. You can depend on Hoffman Seeds 
being clean and full of vigor. In so important a 
department of your farm, you want to depend on 
“Quality” seeds, especially this year. 
HOFFMAN “PERMANENT HAY AND 
PASTURE MIXTURE” 
This is our own mixture, blended after long ob- 
servation of the growth characteristics of various 
grasses all over our territory. Used on thousands 
of farms with splendid results. We have two mix- 
tures—the Highland Mixture for well-drained, 
hilly land, the Lowland Mixture for low, wet 
meadows. Both are made up of pasture grasses, 
carefully selected and blended in proper propor- 
tions to give you a heavy, lasting stand. They 
contain Blue Grasses, Red Top, Orchard Grass, 
some Timothy, proper proportions of Clovers and 
Fescues or Rye Grasses. Sow either spring or 
fall, about 1 bushel (32 pounds) to the acre. Be 
sure to indicate whether you want Highland or 
Lowland. 

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
The leading pasture grass for good soils, and per- 
haps the hardiest of perennial grasses in most 
Eastern sections. Prefers sweet soil for top results, 
and responds quickly to applications of phosphate 
and lime. Rarely exceeds two feet. Sow 30 to 35 
pounds per acre. A slow grower, therefore best 
sown with quicker-growing seeds. These take 
hold and are replaced by the Kentucky Blue to 
form a tough, permanent sod. Fine on sharp 
slopes and for our limestone valleys. Tops for 
grazing and nutrition. 
CANADA BLUE 
Shorter, coarser, faster growing than Kentucky 
Blue—good on poor, rocky soil where Kentucky 
won't grow. 
RED TOP (Herd’s Grass) 
A very useful, medium height perennial grass, 
with a creeping habit of growth. Four main uses 
—(1) as wet or sour land crop, (2) for pasture mix- 
tures under humid conditions, especially on soils 
other than limestone, (3) as soil binder to combat 
erosion, (4) for hay mixtures. Grows on lime- 
starved soils that won't support other grasses. 
Vigorous, drought-resisting, it makes a course, 
loose turf. Matures about same time as timothy. 
ORCHARD GRASS 
A very hardy, tall, leafy grass, popular for pas- 
turing. Grows most anywhere, all types of soil. 
Very early and lasts late. For hay sow heavier 
and cut just as it blooms for best quality and yield. 
Hay quality also is improved when sown along 
with Tall Meadow Oat Grass and Meadow Fescue. 
Perennial Rye 
The rye grass which lasts through many 
years. Good, quick, rich grazing—can 
be cropped close. Grows on any soil 
not too wet. MRelished by livestock. 
Supply short. 
Good pasture management brings fine 
grazing to the stock on the Buck and 
Doe Run Farms, Chester County, Pa., 
where Hoffman Seeds have been used 
for many years. (Photo by U. S. Soil 
Conservation Service.) 
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