“RANGER” ALFALFA (Certified) 
A multiple-strain development from selec- 
tions of Cossack, Turkestan and Ladak 
varieties. Started in Nebraska. About 
equal, but not superior, to Grimm in win- 
ter hardiness and in ability to recover after 
cutting. Its outstanding trait is the resist- 
ance shown to attacks of bacterial wilt. 
Preferred on some New York State and 
other Northern farms. Gaining new friends 
in many of the upper and upland areas of 
Pennsylvania. 
“BUFFALO” ALFALFA (Certified) 
A strain highly resistant to bacterial wilt, 
one of America’s most serious alfalfa dis- 
eases. Bred to survive and yield well in 
spite of this enemy. Originated in Kansas. 
Shows more rapid recovery after cutting 
than ordinary strains, larger fall growth, 
and a higher stand of survival. 
Buffalo seed supply is limited. Quick 
orders urged. This strain is recommended 
for trial throughout most of this area. It 
may prove ideal for your conditions. Has 
already won many friendly users. 
Always Inoculate Alfalfa Seed 
Neglect of proper inoculation helps cause 
alfalfa crop failures. Inoculation gives al- 
falfa extra vigor . . . the boost it needs for 
a head start in the race with weeds. Pays 
dividends not only from better alfalfa 
crops, but also extra dividends from better 
crops that follow on that soil. Increases 
protein content of alfalfa hay. 
This is an age of specialization. Nowa- 
days when people have heart trouble they 
consult a heart specialist. When their ap- 
pendix acts up they go to a surgeon who 
specializes in that operation. The mother 
with an ailing baby hunts up a baby 
specialist. 
It's good policy to follow the same idea 
in your seed buying. Hoffman is a house 
of seed specialists. Selling seeds is not a 
“part-time” venture for us. It’s our year- 
round business. It includes lots of re- 
search work—observing growing crops— 
checking new varieties—hunting the out- 
standing crops in the seed-producing 
areas. 
Our specialty is selling seeds of ‘’extra- 
ie seeds that will pro- 
special” quality .. . 
duce “extra-special” crops. 
‘““ARASAN”’ Seed Treatment Helps Increase 
_ Stands and Boost Crop Yields 
1951 tests further proved the value of 
“Arasan” seed treatment. In 28 farm tests, 
the average increase in alfalfa stands with 
“Arasan” treatment was 33 per cent. AI- 
falfa-clover mixtures tested on 11 differ- 
ent farms averaged 44 per cent increase in 
stand. Soybeans, red and alsike clover .. . 
most of the other legumes . . . have been 
helped greatly. Sudan and other grasses 
also started better when treated. 
“Arasan” is a duPont (dust form) prod- 
uct. Purpose is to reduce blight, avoid 
root rot of tiny seedlings right after sprout- 
ing—before they emerge from the soil. 
“Arasan” treatment coats the seed with 
dust to protect seed and seedlings in the 
soil against fungi. 
Too long overlooked has been the killing 
off of tender seedlings, blighted before 
they could break through the ground. The 
ones that would get through showed but 
little evidence of disease. By digging into 
drill rows, it was discovered that many 
other seeds did germinate . . . but often 
their tops and roots had been killed. Hence 
the effort to get more tiny plants up—past 
that stage of high seedling mortality .. . 
thus the stand of healthy plants made 
much better. That’s what “Arasan” is 
doing. 
Apply “Arasan” .. . then INOCULATE. 
Treat legume seeds with “Arasan.” 
Later, inoculate when sowing. There is 
no interference by either treatment. Both 
are great aids to better crops. 
“Arasan” does not contain mercury or 
other metal . non-poisonous. Eight 
ounces treats 100 pounds. 
In 8 sizes: 8 oz., $1.10; 4 lb., $6.20; 
% oz., 80¢. 
