
HOFFMAN ‘“‘RED CLOVER’’ 
All sources do not agree on the size of this 
year’s supply of red clover seed. Some sections 
certainly did not make near the normal quantity. 
As this is written, there seems to be seed.... It's 
quite different from the very serious picture on 
alfalfa and alsike clover seeds. Whether, when 
seeding season time has passed, everybody will 
have had enough red clover seed, time alone 
will tell. Export to other countries could seri- 
ously cut the supply left for home use. 
On this point you can depend ... that while 
Hoffman continues to offer red clover seed, it 
will be good dependable quality. The hope is to 
continue to offer red clover seed; it will be done 
to the limit of Hoffman ability. The host of folks 
depending on Hoffman clovers through many 
years know they will get clean seed, sound seed 
of proper growth, seed free from foul weeds, 
and seed from sources that thrive for them. 
Authorities everywhere are urging in this year 
of seed shortage, to do with smaller quantities 
per acre ... and to help increase their soil's 
production with better seed beds and by adding 
lime and proper fertilizer. Hoffman agrees to 
these practices as sound, and certainly the thing 
to do. And urges everybody to inoculate all of 
his clover seed to give it just that much more 
of a lift toward better production. 
Note: Mention is made on other pages about the growing use 
of Ladino clover seed, and the wonderful results it has been 
bringing. Don’t overlook its possibilities . . . the very small 
portion of it necessary to sow shows up surprisingly. 
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When Is Hay Dry Enough to 
Bale? 
Hay that is ready to go into the 
mow or stack may be baled in the 
field without danger. 
Studies indicate that hay with 
moisture of 25 per cent or less may 
be baled in the field in 16-by-18- 
inch bales containing not more 
than 8 pounds per cubic foot with- 
out soe of spoilage if stored im- 
mediately. Bales 36 inches long of 
this size weigh 45 to 50 pounds and 
are rather loosely compressed. 
Folks can judge this moisture con- 
tent, as it is the condition at which 
they commonly store loose hay. 
FARM FACT: Even when young, 
weeds are not innocent; they are 
soil robbers. 
Bees Boost Seed Yields 
Penn State men found 50 seeds per 
head of red clover where bees were 
caged within a clover patch... 30 
seeds per head in nearby fields 
where bees worked and less 
than 1 seed per head where bees 
were kept away from the blossoms. 
Uncle Sam urges every bee-man 
to “save every ounce of beeswax.” 
Needed badly for sealing shells, 
waterproofing coils, waxing cables, 
improving insulation. 
Starting with bees? You might 
read “A Living From BEES,” by 
F. C. Pellett. (Orange Judd Pub- 
lishing Co., 15 E. 26th St., (Nee 
$2.00.) 
