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legume for sowing in 
Valuable in pastures. 
Le 
years. Finest quality. 
‘“‘RANGER’’ ALFALFA 
(Certified) 
A multiple-strain development from selections 
of Cossack, Turkestan and Ladak varieties. 
Started in Nebraska. About equal to “Grimm” 
in winter hardiness and in ability to recover 
after cutting. Continues to yield heavy hay 
crops several years longer than its competitors. 
The extra yielding ability is due to its winter- 
hardiness and resistance to bacterial wilt. Pre- 
ferred on New York State and other Northern 
farms. Gaining use in many upland areas of 
Pennsylvania. 
A NEW Alfalfa 
“pU PUITS”’ 
(Pronounced Doo Pwee) 
A high-yielding strain. Stems carry 
its many extra-large leaves all the 
way down. Originally bred in 
France. Carries extreme vigor, that 
you can really see! Recovers quick 
after cut. Pops right back up, main- 
taining its lead to next cutting. Car- 
ries outstanding resistance to leaf- 
spot. 
Du Puits in check-yields 1950- 
1951 outyielded all other commer- 
cial alfalfas in 8 states (including 
Conn., Penna., N. Y., Va.) lts limit 
of winter-hardiness is as yet un- 
known. But Wisconsin plantings have 
wintered thru 4 straight years. Sug- 
gested for about same areas as 
Buffalo (seems better suited to 
lower New England than Buffalo). 
Has no particular resistance to wilt. 
So where wilt is a factor, use only 
in short rotations. The extreme 
leafiness, vigor, leafspot resistance, 
yield—check very good. Hardiness 
acceptable. Worthy of frial. 
‘““NORTHWEST”’ Brand ALFALFA 
Seed from states of the Rocky Mountain area 
or similar cold sections—from robust, sturdy 
parent plants . . . rugged enough to endure the 
tough winters, short seasons, and other adverse 
conditions of those areas. A U. S. Verified- 
Origin tag shows the state in which seed was 
grown. From strains known to be dependable 
heavy yielders of quality hay. Clean, thrifty 
stands, 4, 5 years and older, have not been un- 
usual. Vigorous root systems, to resist cold 
winters, and to send up prolific top growth. 
‘‘GRIMM”’ Type ALFALFA 
From relatively the same areas that provide 
Hoffman “Northwest” seed. Consistent pro- 
ducer. “Grimm” is tough; able to withstand 
wide weather extremes, especially in the North 
and at high altitudes. Crowns seem to set low, 
and roots often branch out. 
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"The Hoffman THIRD Yardstick in measuring Seed-Values 
Much has been said for Certified and Verified-Origin seed. And we heartily agree, that these 
Purity and Source safeguards have given much protection to seed-buyers. 
But certified tags or verified-origin tags on seed-bags is NOT, on that evidence alone, 
enough! There are equally important questions to which Hoffman seeks an answer. Is the 
source of the seed the RIGHT source? (Seed carries its crop-making ability inside the kernel 
vhere it can’t be seen, and VIGOROUS parentage is so vital!) Further . . . is the supplier 
known—and known to be RELIABLE? Is his word dependable, proven so through the years? 
This is the THIRD yardstick used by Hoffman... 55 years have proved the wisdom of this | 
rigid Hoffman policy to hosts of northeastern farmers. You will find it dependable. _ 
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