Vew cee “Andrew”’ Oats (Certified) 
Yielded 11.2 bu. per acre more than 
the average of its competitors 
Fortunate to offer this variety for the first time. There is not a large 
supply to be had. Suggest very early orders. 
“Andrew” is a Minnesota development. From a cross of Bond X< Rain- 
bow. First seed for increase was distributed in 1949. Albility to outyield 
other strains is always important. Those extra bushels}at no extra cost 
mean more profit! Any seed that can help reduce bought-feed bills will 
be welcome on any well-managed Eastern farm. hace 
In Central-Il]linois performance test, “Andrew” oats yielded 11.2 bu. 
more per acre than the average of all other varieties, In Urbana 8-year 
test, “Andrew” made 75.2 bu. per acre—its closest rival 71.5. 
“Andrew” grows to good height. Stands a little taller than “Clinton 11.” 
Heads out about a week earlier but matures about same time. Has re- 
sisted the disease so damaging to many former oat strains, helmintho- 
sporium. Also resistant to most races of leaf and crown rust and smut. 
This Hoffman “Andrew” seed is treated with “Ceresan” to further protect 
your crop against disease damage. 
Urge your trial of this variety. It has been especially well cared for. 
Is true strain, top quality, Certified. Heartily recommended. 
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“MOORE” SPRING BARLEY 
Excellent new variety. Developed in 
Wisconsin. Six row, white, smooth 
awn. Moderately compact head. Has 
good-length stiff straw that does not 
lodge easily. Yields very well. Resists 
spot disease and mildew. Matures 
about like Wisc. 38. Supply limited. 
“WISCONSIN 38’ BARLEY 
Used with success for years. Grows 
smooth beards, without sharp barbs. 
Six row, resistant to stripe disease. 
Matures in good time. Useful nurse 
crop. Some stock feeders plant sev- 
eral acres to insure ample home- 
grown feed, if corn runs low. 
““ALPHA” (2-ROW) BARLEY 
Good yielding type. Developed at 
New York station. Popular through- 
out that state and other Northern 
areas. Firm straw, nice grain. Hardy. 
“HENRY” SPRING WHEAT 
Heavy yielder, bred in Wisconsin. 
Appears most worthy among present 
strains of spring wheat. Resists at- 
tacks of rust. A good flouring type. 
Adapted to higher altitudes in East. 
Buckwheat (see page 47) 
Winter Wheat & Winter Barley 
Many hundreds of acres of Hoffman 
Seed Wheat and Barley went into 
winter in fine shape. They will have 
careful observation through harvest, 
and be ready for your call in August. 
Hoffman Seeds Have 
Produced Better-Paying 
Crops Since 1899. 
