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PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 
Good in mixtures on fertile, moist soils. 
Makes a growth in a short time. Later is 
crowded out by other grasses. Quick, good 
grazing; can be cropped close. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS 
Has been used with Ladino for pasture; 
stands up well. Not too leafy. Does not 
survive long under close grazing. Used on 
REED CANARY GRASS 
Has ability to grow in very wet places, 
even in standing water and when flooded 
for some time. Has succeeded on dry land; 
however, dry-land grasses are better there. 
Helps convert swampy ground into worth- 
while grazing, sometimes with a hay crop 
besides. One user found success with 8 
Ibs. Reed Canary and 1 lb. Ladino on 
heavy, wet sand loam. Stems spread under 
ground. 
‘‘WHITE DUTCH’’ CLOVER 
poor, dry, sandy land. Seed won't mix well 
—sow separately. A low grower, spreading, long lasting. 
Palatable and nutritious, high in protein. 
Withstands trampling, close grazing. 
And for descriptions of the Funk-G | 
strains that have been proved profitable f' 
in your area, read the enclosed: insert, 
See pages 12-19 for 
Funk-G facts: 
Can a man be ‘TOO PARTICULAR’? 
... Not in selecting Pasture Grasses! 
Many fields are seeded as few as 6 to 8 times during the life of the 
farm operator. When you establish pastures, you want them to last. 
And the basis for permanence—given equal attention in lime, 
fertilizer and care, is the seed you sow! 
Here at Hoffman’s, special attention is given to selection and 
mixture. It must be, that seed is adapted to the area where used. 
Only seed from dependable, known sources . . . Only high-test 
seed .. . Only CLEAN seed must be chosen . . . seed free from onion 
| and other such pests. To just look at a handful could be deceiving. 
But under Hoffman microscopes, those weed seeds would stick right 
| out! Hoffman uses no “‘filler’’ (it could reduce costs). You can be 
| sure the mixture you buy here, is ALL GOOD SEED. 
Hoffman is prepared to mix your grass seed in modern mechanical 
mixers—to your own formula, or to ours. A distinctly worthwhile 
service. Good mechanical mixers assure even distribution of all 
seeds when you plant. 
Considering ALL these important facts . . . each one works to your 
advantage. It pays to be sure .. . buy seed that’s RIGHT! _ 
The 1953 USDA Yearbook is titled *:Plant Diseases.’ 900 pages. Many natural color pic- 
tures of afflicted plants. This book may help you: minimize ‘plant-disease losses on your 
farm. For a copy, write direct to Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, -D. C. 
Price is $2.50. aan 
