Readers know the great value of alfalfa 
. its high content of protein, calcium, 
riboflavin, carotene. How it outranks so 
many other crops. Valuable as hay or 
ground meal. High carrying capacity as 
nutritious pasture. Fine soil-building prop- 
erties. 
A quick glance at official reports would 
indicate the seed supply ample. But al- 
falfa seed produced in so many sections is 
not at all adapted for sowing in the North- 
east. Prettiest seed, lowest-cost seed, is 
the easiest available . . . but unfit! The 
desirable-source seed is the problem. Hard 
to get. In big demand. 
“NORTHWEST” Brand ALFALFA 
On thousands of farms in the East and 
North, Hoffman Quality Northwest brand 
seed has provided heavy cuttings from 
long-lasting stands. Seed from states of 
the Rocky Mountain area or similar cold 
sections; the U. S. Verified Origin tag 
coming to you on every bag shows the 
state in which your seed was grown. 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 
in those areas. 
This seed is from strains known to be 
dependable heavy yielders of quality hay. 
High tonnage. Clean, thrifty stands, 4, 5 
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. 
You are protected by the rigid Hoffman 
requirements of quality, purity and growth. 
“GRIMM” Type ALFALFA 
Some Hoffman patrons prefer this type of 
seed. It is produced in relatively the same 
areas from which Hoffman “Northwest” 
brand seed is secured. 
A consistent producer of good crops . . . 
always classed among the leaders in hardy 
alfalfa. “Grimm” is tough; able to with- 
stand wide weather extremes, especially in 
the North and at high altitudes. Crowns 
seem to set low, and roots often branch 
out to afford much protection . . . seems 
to pull through many winters that are hard 
on other alfalfa. Here is strictly top qual- 
ity, high-producing, clean seed . . . stocks 
are not large . . . order quickly. 
Certified “Grimm” demands a premium 
with its assured genuineness. May not be 
available this season, but if in stock, see 
Price List for quotation. 
FOR YOUR PROTECTION: All Alfalfas here offered 
(except Certified) are verified as to the state where 
2 grown, by the U. S. Seed Verification Service. 
