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SEED OATS 

““CLINTON’’ OATS 
Here is the new variety that’s taking the country by storm! 
First year that seed is available in quantities. Results from 
the 25-pound trial lots sown by many Hoffman customers 
last season were truly phenomenal. From all over the East, 
the almost unanimous verdict is “It’s Clinton oats for me.” 
EXTRA-HEAVY YIELDING ABILITY 
Many yield reports have been almost unbelievable... 
we're of course always glad to hear good reports about 
the seeds we send out... but some of these Clinton 
reports seem almost impossible even to us. From Butler 
County, Pennsylvania, came word of 60 bushels of good 
oats from 25 pounds of seed. From Montour County, one 
report figures out to 116 bushels on an acre basis. Reports 
of 70 bushels per acre and over have been frequent. Al- 
most without exception, Clinton yields were reported much 
better than any other variety growing along with them in 
the same field . . . in many cases Vicland was very poor, 
while Clinton made a bumper crop. In 34 tests by the 
Pennsylvania Extension Service last summer, Clinton aver- 
aged 64.5 bushels against 36.2 for Vicland. 
DISEASE RESISTANCE—STIFF STRAW 
Its superiority is based on its background of breeding and 
selection. In it are combined the disease resistance and 
other good points of D-69 and Bond, the varieties from 
which the original cross was made. Clinton is very re- 
sistant to root-rot-blight (Helminthosporium), the disease 
which knocked out Vicland. It also carries high resistance 
to certain rusts which often seriously hurt many old va- 
rieties. Is very stiff in the straw ... stands up well under 
practically all conditions . . . has good length straw. A 
yellow oat, 5 days to a week later than Vicland; normally 
not ready till wheat harvest is over, which is certainly 
desirable. Usually stands well for a week or more after 
the grain is first ripe enough for safe storage . . . very 
little shattering in the field. Has a low hull and high “meat” 
percentage; feeding value is high. Weight per bushel has 
been consistently high. Stools well; some folks feel that 
they can safely use less seed than with other oats. Fine 
results were reported last year from some seedings of less 
than 2 bushels per acre. 
FINEST QUALITY SEED 
Not only is Clinton an outstanding variety, but here await- 
ing your call is outstanding seed of that variety. Seed 
which will go out from here is from selected crops... 
clean, bright, pure, heavy, extra-vigorous seed oats, all of it! 
Order early . . . with the big demand, there’s just no 
telling how long supplies will hold out. Better play safe 
and get your order in TODAY! 
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