
aN eS 
From the very first weeks of alfalfa seed 
harvest, the shortage became evident. 
Now with all areas threshed out, no im- 
provement has shown up anywhere. Looks 
like early buyers will certainly fare best 
this time. Late ones could indeed be dis- 
appointed, 

This is the year for all American farmers 
who need alfalfa seed, to play the réle of 
“good neighbor” . . . in a very practical 
way. Namely, to “help the other fellow” 
who also needs alfalfa seed. Help him 
get some seed too, by using less seed your- 
self than the normal quantity per acre. 
Many times, more alfalfa seed is ‘sown 
than is actually needed for the acreage 
being covered. Too close seeding is not 
always helpful to the success of the stand. 
Sharing of the limited seed supply will 
help everybody. 
Don't overlook the many virtues of 
Ladino clover (pages 4 and 5). Consider- 
ation should be given to the help that 
might be available from that miracle 
legume. Ladino could in some cases help 
cut down the call for new seedings of 
alfalfa. It might help old alfalfa stands 
continue for still longer use. 
Heavier use of the clovers . . . especially 
Alsike and Mammoth . . . could also help 
conserve the very short supply of alfalfa 
seed. Remember—the clovers used to do 
the whole job not many generations ago. 
They are still right up in the front line 
in valuable legumes, and still serve most 
valuable réles on thousands of America’s 
best farms. Looks like their cost may 
average much below that of alfalfa—thus 
affording a cash saving on seed bills. 
“‘NORTHWEST” ALFALFA SEED 
(U. S. Verified Origin) 
For around a third of a century, Hoffman 
Quality “Northwest” has been an assur- 
ance of heavy cuttings from long-lasting 
stands. Here is seed from states of the 

Rocky Mountain area or similar cold sec- 
tions; the U. S. Verified Origin tag coming 
to you on every bag. Seed that came from 
robust, sturdy parent plants . . . plants 
that had to be rugged enough to come 
through the exceptionally tough winters, 
the short seasons, and the other adverse 
conditions that are the rule rather than 
the exception in those areas. 
This seed is from strains known to be 
dependable, heavy yielders of high-quality 
hay. Four and one-half and more tons of 
hay per acre don’t cause the men who 
have been using this seed for years any 
surprise. Clean, thrifty stands, four, five 
years old, even older, have not been un- 
usual. Large, vigorous root systems are 
produced, to resist cold winters, and to 
send up prolific growth in the summers. 
In addition to the U. S. Verification tags, 
you are protected further by the rigid 
Hoffman requirements of quality, purity, 
and germination for each lot of seed to 
bear the Hoffman “Northwest” name. A 
limited supply of this fine seed is in Hoff- 
man warehouses now; all from old re- 
liable sources . . . there’s just no telling 
how long the supply will last. To be as- 
sured of an alfalfa stand of which you 
can well be proud . . . get your order in 
NOW! 
“CANADIAN VARIEGATED” 
ALFALFA 
Happy to report that for the first time in 
several years a limited supply of this fine 
Canadian seed can be offered here. For 
half a century this alfalfa has been pro- 
duced and sown successfully in many areas 
of Canada. Is usually considered about 
equal to “Grimm” in hardiness and produc- 
tion. Highly recommended where you 
have severe weather conditions to over- 
come. Folks in areas like New York State 
and similar latitudes find it very successful 
year after year. Clean seed, free of weeds. 
Tested and sound. Prompt orders urged. 
