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“VICLAND” OATS 
FOR YOUR EXTRA GRAIN FEED 
NEXT WINTER 
During several years ... up to 1946 
... VICLAND oats (the result of scien- 
tific hybrid breeds) demonstrated 
qualities which no other oats before 
it had shown. 
In a great many cases there was 
fine success in ‘46 with Hoffman 
Vicland. Certain other areas (due to 
weather conditions) were badly hit 
with blight and root rot. Oat crops 
suffered heavy losses — sometimes 
Vicland, along with other strains. Is 
it fair that everything good should 
be charged off, because of this one 
year's experiences? Such conditions 
may not exist soon again. Vicland 
still holds the record of 
DISEASE RESISTANCE 
to a degree unknown to other strains 
yet in commercial production. Re- 
sistance to most forms of loose and 
covered smut, leaf and stem rusts. 
This blight and root rot affliction evi- 
dently should not be listed on Vic- 
land's favorable side. But here is a 
definite recommendation. TREAT 
ALL OATS, REGARDLESS OF VA- 
RIETY, WITH NEW IMPROVED 
CERESAN (see next page). It is the 
best assurance available today for 
minimum disease troubles. 
BIG-YIELD RECORD 
Three-year averages in Wisconsin 
showed 70 bu. per acre, compared to 
45 for other varieties. In one year, in 
Wisconsin alone, “‘Vicland” increased 
the oats supply by 20 million bushels. 
Here are some Eastern results: “18 
bushels per acre more than any other 
oats.” ... “Best we ever had.” ... 
“Stood right up and harvested a fine 
crop.” 
EARLY—STIFF STRAW 
“Vicland” matures early—produces 
heavy heads on short, stiff straw—is 
very resistant to lodging. Low hull 
percentage, higher feed value. ‘’Vic- 
land” oats is not apt to sprout in the 
shock—a big help when waiting for 
the thresher. 

Avoid “bargain” Vicland seed. Too 
many times “feed” oats (called 
“seed’’) cost many crop bushels lost 
by disease, weak straw, weed dam- 
age. Sow this Hoffman Northern- 
grown "'Vicland.”" Certified or uncer- 
tified seed. 
“VICTORY” OATS 
Always popular, through many years, 
Hoffman ‘Victory’ will this year 
again receive a heavy call. 
“Victory” is a vigorous grower. 
Large spreading heads containing 
good kernels and many of them. 
Grows tall straw. Puts up a good 
fight in adverse weather conditions, 
and comes through with satisfactory 
crops—both of grain and straw. 
VIGOROUS GROWER 
HEAVY CROPPER 
Has often produced yields of 8, 10, 20 
bu. per acre over fields nearby. 
A Mercer County, Pennsylvania, 
user said that from his “Victory” Oats 
he had plenty of oats for feed where 
most of his neighbors had to plow 
theirs down. Reports in excess of 80 
bushels an acre have come in when 
weather was favorable. In “off” oats 
years many folks reported gains of 
5 to 10 bushels per acre better than 
other types nearby. A central Penn- 
sylvanian reported that ‘it was poor 
weather for oats, but our ‘Victory’ did 
well. The thresher said it was the best 
oats he threshed.’’ A New England 
user reported ‘‘strong stalks, heavy 
tops and a very good crop.”” A New 
Jersey user had ‘‘excellent results de- 
spite late seeding, then a dry spell.” 
“Victory” stands well considering 
the heavy weight of grain. Kernels 
are large size, hulls thin, feed value 
high. The vigorous qualities of ‘’Vic- 
tory’ Oats are unquestioned. Its 
Northern origin assures a great ad- 
vantage in this respect, and in its 
ability to produce much better crops 
than are possible with home-produced 
or second-time oats, even though the 
second crop was a good one. 
Some of the regular ‘’Victory” 
seed, also a limited quantity of certi- 
fied ‘Victory,’ is on hand. Supply of 
either is not large. See price list. 
Less Hulls 
For years, farmers have been 
urged to seed their oats as 
early as possible for better 
yields. Now New Jersey finds 
also that early planted grain 
has a ‘smaller percentage of 
hulls. In tests March 26 Gages 
ings last year averaged 29.6% 
hull, April 18 averaged 32.2% 
hull. Their 5-year average fig- 
ures show yields 31% less 
from late planted oats. 
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Radiant Heat 
Radiant heating of poultry 
houses is being tried with 1- 
inch pipes laid lengthwise on 
the floor about 12 inches apart, 
covered with 1% inch concrete 
and connected to a hot water 
boiler in the basement. Advan- 
tages are: labor saving, no 
pipes to clean, less loss from 
coccidiosis because of dry lit- 
ter, less fire hazard, lower in- 
surance rates. 
Drought Benefits 
The current crop may not 
benefit from a drought, but the 
soil does, and so does next 
year’s crop. Drying granulates 
the soil and improves its physi- 
cal properties. Light rains 
penetrate more deeply and 
heavy downpours find more 
channels to use in replenishing 
the ground waters. Also, nutri- 
ents rise from lower levels to 
the root zone during drought. 
Foxes 
Foxes have become a nuisance 
in many parts of this region— 
destroying poultry and small 
game of all kinds. Maybe those 
who live where foxes are too 
many can get some help from 
Circular No. 8 of the Wildlife 
Service of the Department of 
the Interior which tells how to 
capture the pests; 5c. from 
Supt. Documents, Govt. Print- 
ing Office, Washington, D. C. 
