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Grazing from the same acreage has 
often been doubled; sometimes more 
than’ doubled . . . by use of high- 
production lLadino-grass pastures 
compared to the ordinary blue grass- 
white clover pasture. No wonder 
that these heavy producing mixtures 
are supplementing regular pastures 
on so many farms; completely re- 
placing them on others. If your 
cattle, hogs, and chickens could talk, 
they would surely order Ladino. 
Ladino spreads by runners; its 
sturdy stems hug the ground, cover 
the surface. It is a large type, peren- 
nial white clover. Roots are vigorous. 
Gets along well with other legumes 
and grasses. A quick starter in con- 
trast to alfalfa; becomes established 
the first year. Like alfalfa, ordinarily 
lasts over 2 years. Keeps coming, 
after cutting and after grazing. Sev- 
eral cuttings per season are often 
made. If cut early, shows higher pro- 
tein than alfalfa. 
Here’s one word of caution. Ladino 
seed looks exactly like ordinary 
white clover seed. There is no La- 
dino sold at bargain prices. In Ladino, 
as in all farm seeds, Hoffman patrons 
know they get the true type. And 
with Hoffman extra vigorous Ladino, 
the amount of seed needed for a 
good stand is very low... . in most 
cases one pound to the acre is 
enough ... sowing more is wasteful. 
Proper care is important, Dairymen 
have found Ladino demands heavy 
grazing for short periods. Under 
good growing conditions may require 
up to 8 or 12 cows per acre at one 
time to keep the grasses down. 
Should have frequent rest periods to 
make new growth and build food re- 
serves. No other legume recovers so 
quickly after mowing or grazing. Is 
good on drained land where alfalfa 
thrives; sometimes has come through 
where alfalfa could not. Ladino is 
wality 
LADINO CLOVER 
UNMATCHED PRODUCER OF 
ABUNDANT PASTURE 

not at its best on light, sandy soil. 
Fertilizer is important, so is ma- 
nure. When seeding, apply 400 to 
500 pounds of 4-12-4 or 3-12-6. Ferti- 
lize each year, September preferred. 
A fine plan is to add at least 50 
pounds superphosphate per load of 
manure. If no manure is available, 
add 300 to 400 pounds 0-14-7 or 
0-12-12 annually. Soil should contain 
a fair amount of lime—pH of 6 or 
higher for best results. 
TRIPLE-PURPOSE LADINO 
MIXTURES 
for Hay, Pasture, Grass Silage 
The high-acre, three-way value of 
these mixtures now finds them grow- 
ing on the finest crop land, once con- 
sidered too valuable for pasture only. 
A good basic formula is 4 pounds of 
timothy along with the winter grain, 
and 4 pounds each of orchard grass, 
meadow fescue and red clover, along 
with 1 pound of Ladino in the spring. 
On poorer, wet soil, add 7 pounds 
alsike. On fertile, well-drained soil, 
adding 5 pounds of alfalfa will im- 
prove the mixture. 
HIGH-PRODUCTION PASTURE 
Most authorities now feel that some 
Ladino should be present in EVERY 
pasture mixture. On good soil, high 
production has been obtained from 
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limited areas using 1 to 2 pounds of 
Ladino along with 5 pounds rye 
grass, 7 pounds Kentucky blue, 4 to 
5 pounds alfalfa, 6 pounds timothy 
and 4 pounds red clover. 
REPLENISHING OLD STANDS 
Where poor, thin sods are disced 
thoroughly and re-seeded after ade- 
quate liming and fertilization, Ladino 
and suitable grasses do a good job of 
“pasture renovation.” Also, Ladino 
and grasses can often be introduced 
into thin alfalfa stands, without plow- 
ing, by harrowing and seeding in 
early spring or after the first or sec- 
ond cutting. 
WITH TIMOTHY FOR HAY 
In some Northern areas, 1 pound of 
Ladino to the acre is used along with 
the regular clover and timothy seed- 
ings. After the first year, makes 
Ladino-timothy hay, and makes excel- 
lent pasture after haying. 
LADINO POULTRY RANGES 
Ladino is high in proteins and vita- 
mins... makes a fine range. In New 
York, 12 pounds of Kentucky Blue 
and 2 pounds Ladino are often used. 
A popular mixture in New Jersey is 
4 pounds rye grass, 8 pounds orchard 
grass, 4 pounds alsike and 2 pounds 
Ladino. Many other poultry formulas 
have proved very satisfactory. 
