“ECONOMICAL MIXTURE” 
If in Supply, Will Be a Good Buy 
For many years this very popular blend 
. about half Red Clover, quarter Alsike 
clover, quarter Timothy . . . has been the 
choice of hundreds of Hoffman patrons. 
Proportions may vary slightly at times. 
Some bulks may carry a little alfalfa, sweet 
or other clovers. This Hoffman Econom- 
ical Mixture is composed of various lots 
of seed sometimes harvested in this mixed 
condition, hence the lower cost and pos- 
sible slight variations in formula. Always 
seed of sound growth—free from foul weed 
seeds. While in supply, will be quoted on 
Price List. 
ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY (MIXED) 
Ideal for Low Moist Soil 
There is no question about the ability of 
these two grasses doing a good job when 
sown together. They form a fine team on 
low ground. Usual content of Alsike clover 
is right around the 20 per cent mark. Big- 
gest question is that of supply. There is 
a strong possibility that seed of this com- 
bination may become exhausted before 
seeding time has passed. Very early orders 
are urged. 
TIMOTHY SUPPLY VERY SHORT— 
May Not Cover All Needs 
At this writing the total supply picture of 
Timothy seed looks even darker than at 
this season in 1934, the shortest timothy 
seed crop then on record. 1948’s produc- 
tion was very seriously damaged. Add to 
that, the fact that the Nation’s carry-over 
of timothy seed from the previous crop 
was much less than is normally the case. 
There is no denial that Timothy seed 
is one of the most widely used of all 
grasses. With such a short supply, some 
changing from normal seeding plans may 
become necessary. 
No need to here list the merits of Timo- 
thy. Just this one important statement 
. any timothy seed bearing the Hoffman 
tag will, as in former years, be of strictly 
highest quality available the very 
choice of the crop. 
Safety First 
One of the very best ways to keep all farm 
“hands” active throughout the year is to keep 
them out of moving machinery. 
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SWEET CLOVER 
A great soil builder. When turned under, 
adds much organic matter. Improves 
water-holding capacity of soil. Also pro- 
vides emergency pasture till other grazing 
areas are ready. Has been used to cover 
bare spots—thicken the stands on thin pas- 
tures . . . using 5 to 10 pounds with 15 
pounds of Rye Grass. 
Biennial strain, lasts two years. Planted 
in the spring, will make good growth by 
fall. Will reseed itself if left standing. 
Practice in the Central States is to sow it 
in the late summer. Thus does not get 
too large a root system before the follow- 
ing spring . . . makes not-too-large plants, 
furnishing quite good hay. 
“"YELLOW-BLOSSOM TYPE” 
SWEET CLOVER 
Aggressive; hardy. In many cases, can be 
profitably substituted this year for the 
scarcer and higher-priced white sweet 
clover. 
A perennial, with a smaller top growth 
than the white blossom strains. Grows 2 
to 3 feet the first year, higher the second. 
Finer stems; many prefer it as hay or for 
pasture. 
Feed Alfalfa Fields 
A three-ton crop of alfalfa hay takes from the 
soil phosphorus and potash equal to 1,000 
pounds of 0-5-12 fertilizer. Extra amounts are 
also used to grow the plants’ roots. Still more 
of these nutrients are fixed by the soil, and 
so can't be used by the alfalfa. So—don’t let 
alfalfa starve to death . . . many alfalfa grow- 
ers find it profitable to apply at least 600 to 
800 pounds of 0-12-12 or similar fertilizer in 
the spring. 
Ladino for Pigs 
In a Penn State test, pigs on ladino clover out- 
gained other lots on orchard grass and in dry 
lot. Average daily gains were: 1.17 pounds, 
ladino; 1.05 pounds, orchard grass; 1 pound, 
dry lot. Pigs on the clover were more uniform 
and had a better finish. 
Grass With Alfalfa 
The sowing of brome, timothy, orchard grass, or 
other grasses with alfalfa has many advantages 
. . the productive period of the field is pro- 
longed; grasses tend to minimize winter heaving 
of alfalfa; chances of obtaining a full stand are 
increased, as thin spots may be occupied with 
grass; the denser soil coverage decreases 
erosion and weed troubles; the grass root sys- 
tems help increase soil organic matter content; 
grass hastens the curing process in making hay; 
cattle consume more of the mixture because it 
is more palatable. 
