SWEDISH TYPE OATS—Variety Unknown 
Looking back through all these 45 years of Hoff- 
man seed business . . . one of the variety names 
that has gained an outstanding number of lasting 
friends is Swedish Oats, and in 1943 there was 
still a great call for this seed. There will be a very 
heavy call in 1944. The reasons are obvious. Here 
is Swedish Type Oats of sound quality that has 
been tested for high germination. Thoroughly 
cleaned of foul weeds. . . . And priced at a figure 
that is certainly not a great premium over the cost 
of ordinary feeding oats on some markets. 
The original “Swedish Select’’ Oats that came 
from the country indicated by its name had two 
exceptional merits—ability to produce heavy 
yields and a widespread root system which greatly 
aided its yielding ability. True, this stock of seed 
is several generations from the original . . . and 
doubtless has gained some admixture of other 
strain seed since. Therefore, to be in compliance 
with current regulations, the words “Variety un- 
known” are added to our description of this seed. 
But good characteristics have a decided tendency 
to stick, and we have every confidence in the abil- 
ity of this seed to please its users .. . from the 
standpoint of yield and other traits as well. 
Here is maturity on the medium toward early 
part of the season. Resistance to overcome storm 
damage. Possessing good root structure. Firm, 
tall straw. Good stooling ability. Is of the branch- 
ing or tree type. This Swedish type seed has, 
through these many years, earned a permanent 
place on many Eastern farms. Is recommended as 
capable of doing a good job for old or new users. 
Time to order is early ... very early insures your 
having your seed, and in time. See price list. 
To get an even better Oats yield—use "’Ceresan” 
on your seed. See page 7. 
“SHADELAND CLIMAX” OATS (Certified) 
A medium early variety that produces high yields. 
In fact, if you were correct in a “guess” that an 
earlier ripening type would pay, this is the Oats 
to plant. Its grain is heavy—a beautiful white 
Oats. The hull is thin and the large tree type head 
often shows three grains to the spikelet. The straw 
is stiff—stands up to wind and weather. Hoffman’s 
old friends will remember the time when this was 
a very popular Oats in this territory. It is good, 
plump seed, direct from the famous Shadeland 
Valleys, and thoroughly cleaned. Instant orders 
are urged. 
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Oats for Grazing 
In response to many queries regarding grazing of Oats, 
we asked agricultural authorities this question. Accord- 
ing to them, this is economical only when Oats has been 
used as a nurse crop, planted about one bushel to the acre. 
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To provide early green feed sow Canada Peas with Oats. 
See page 6. 
More Grain— More Milk 
The U. S. Department of Agricultural Economics and 
Dairy Husbandry has just completed an extensive study 
on how much grain a cow can be fed to increase her milk 
productivity without affecting her health. The many 
pages of the report can be summed up in this statement. 
If the price of milk is relatively high, and the grain is 
available at normal prices (or grown on your own farm 
and valued at normal prices), then the average cow can 
be profitably fed at 120% of the standard Haecker allow- 
ance. While the cow cannot be expected to produce 20% 
more milk, she will give enough extra milk to make the 
20% extra grain feeding handsomely profitable. The same 
study also showed that the cow kept up her weight on this 
increased grain ration, and that she is sensible in not over- 
eating. Unless you sell your milk for processing at less 
than average market prices in this area, it will pay you 
to check into this possibility thoroughly. We suggest 
that you get complete information by writing to the 
Agricultural Experiment Station, Pennsylvania State 
College, for the whole story. 
To meet the increased possibilities for you this year, we 
are prepared with four different varieties of Oats, and, 
with the exception of Victory Certified, there should be 
sufficient seed to meet all needs. All this Hoffman seed 
is thoroughly cleaned. It comes from known vigorous 
sources, with very fine yield records. If you ask us for 
our first choice we recommend the tried and true Hoff- 
man Victory Oats (Certified). 
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Corn Borer Control 
In areas where there is any infestation from the corn 
borer, every farmer should co-operate in cleaning up the 
corn fodder and corn stalks. Best to disc it down either 
in the fall or early spring. This fodder should then be 
plowed under so that there is not one part of it pro- 
truding from the soil. It is in the center of the stalk 
and cob that the corn borer lives during the winter. If 
completely covered with several inches of soil it is 
eliminated. 
Corn left in the crib should be put through the ham- 
mer mill, or immediately after shelling in the spring the 
cobs should be burned. 
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