

ance. Must be given high credit for its 
fine yield record. 
One outstanding quality is the way it 
stands up. Produces better-quality beans. 
In tests, often averaged 8 per cent more 
oil, with a higher iodine number than 
other beans of same maturity. In some 
regional tests, “Lincoln” led the field by 
nearly 6 bushels per acre. Here is fine- 
quality “Lincoln” seed. 
“HAWKEYE” SOYS 
(Certified Seed) 
The newest soybean hereabouts that has 
everybody talking of its merits. Surely 
warrants use on many Eastern farms this 
summer. 
A fine, yellow soybean, about a week 
earlier in maturity than the popular “Lin- 
coln.” “Hawkeye” fills the need for a 
good-standing bean, earliness, and high 
yields of soybeans indicate its extra yield- 
ability. Its fine success so far will place 
it permanently on many more farms. 
The “Hawkeye” variety was developed 
in Iowa; its use has been spreading rap- 
idly in Mid-Western soybean country. 
Seems now like it has a rosy future here 
in the East, too . . . maybe right on your 
farm. If youre looking for a good-yielding 
early bean, give it trial this year . . . and 
start right with this splendid quality certi- 
fied Hoffman seed. Supply is limited. . . 
heavy demand expected. 
Another Clinton Advantage 
It still pays to sow oats as early as possible, 
although, according to tests in Iowa, the sowing 
date isn’t as critical as it used to be. Yields 
of Clinton there did not decrease when sowed 
up to nine days after the earliest sowing date. 
Apparently Clinton has more tolerance to sow- 
ing delays than the older varieties. 
Cuts Poultry Mash Costs 
Poultrymen have found that pasture cuts down 
on mash requirements, even though it did not 
reduce the amount of grain consumed. Feed 
costs per dozen eggs were lower with flocks 
on pasture. Moreover, laying pullets on pas- 
ture held good body weight and condition, and 
flocks of heavies coming into production in July 
did not molt when housed in October. 
Cut Close 
In mowing pastures, it's best to set the mower 
to cut as closely as convenient. This will pre- 
vent the stubble from interfering with future 
grazing . . . also keeps weeds from sprouting 
out below the cut. 
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Help Against Beetles 
If you've been having trouble with Japanese 
beetles threatening your corn crop . . . write 
“Les” Hug here at Hoffman's. He’s been work- 
ing on this problem for years . . . get the ad- 
vantage of his experience and advice on control 
measures to deal with these pests. 
Early Winter Liming 
Experimental work in Ohio has shown it to be 
practical to lime during early winter the land 
that is going to be seeded to corn. It is easier 
to apply lime to the solid ground before plow- 
ing ... also this gives the farmer considerable 
time to work in the lime application between the 
last hay crop cutting and plowing the sod for 
corn. 
Nitrogen From Cover 
Research in Virginia has shown that plowing 
under a good legume cover crop before planting 
corn is as valuable as applying 100 pounds of 
commercial nitrogen. In addition, valuable or- 
ganic matter is furnished. 
Grass Silage Advantages 
It is possible to save more of the nutrients when 
grass and legume crops are made into silage 
than when harvested as hay . . . properly pre- 
pared silage can preserve 80 to 85 per cent of 
the feeding value. Even with the best of han- 
dling and ideal curing weather, 70 to 75 per 
cent is a good figure with hay. The entire loss 
of a crop is much less of a possibility in the 
making of grass silage, also. 
Grass Reduces Costs 
Ten-year tests at Penn State have shown the 
value of grasses, clover, and alfalfa in replacing 
costly grains in the dairy cow’s rations. With 
good permanent pasture, the average feed cost 
of producing milk during the pasture season 
can be cut in half. 
