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ORCHARD GRASS 
Because Orchard is highly useful with 
Ladino for grazing, it has won many 
friends. Will grow most anywhere except 
on poorly drained land. One of the best 
grasses for poor, dry soils. Heavy producer. 
Makes palatable, leafy growth in early 
spring and late fall; probably will make 
more growth during hot, dry summer 
months than any other permanent grass. 
If mowed or kept grazed down early in 
the season, will not become coarse and un- 
palatable. First growth is often cut for hay 
or grass silage. Pasture later. 
Four to 7 pounds Orchard with 1 pound 
Ladino is a good basis for a pasture form- 
ula. A few pounds Red or Alsike and 
Timothy helps fill in during first year. On 
good soil, alfalfa is often included. Sowing 
too much Orchard could crowd the clover. 
As an intensively grazed or supplement 
pasture for July and August, Orchard- 
Ladino is about unbeatable. 
ORCHARD (S-37 STRAIN) 
A leafy strain produced in Great Britain. 
Favored by some folks because its growth 
is 2 to 3 weeks later than most orchard 
strains. “S-37” sort of awaits development 
of the legumes, often sown along with it, 
for use as grass silage. Recovers well after 
cut. 
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. 
“‘WHITE DUTCH’’ CLOVER 
A low grower, spreading, long-lasting. 
Palatable and nutritious, high in protein. 
Withstands trampling, close grazing. 
RED TOP (Herd’s Grass) 
One of the surest grasses. Grows under 
most any soil conditions, wet or dry, rich 
or poor, sweet or sour. Palatability is low, 
hence used in mixtures with other grasses. 
Vigorous, drought-resisting, makes a coarse, 
loose turf. 
“KENTUCKY 31’’ FESCUE 
Tall growing, producing good, heavy 
growth. Resistant to rusts. Grows vigor- 
ously whether wet or dry. Stays green 
late in fall. Stands hard usage, like on 
airports or athletic fields. Not as palatable 
as some grasses, but its vigorous growth 
qualifies Ky. 31 fescues for many pasture 
formulas. 
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. 
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 poor, dry, sandy land. Seed won't mix 
well—sow separately. 
MEADOW FESCUE 
At home in low, wet situations. Some- 
times used with Ladino. Starts early in 
spring; stays green into fall. Root system 
is deep; stands drought well. Palatable. 
Makes good hay. 
THERE’S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE 
“Experience is the best teacher”’ is so true in the seed business. 
The ‘‘know-how”’ that works to your advantage when you buy seed from Hoffman comes 
from long years of experience. For instance . . . the men who handle purchases of field 
seeds here are old hands at the job. One, over 40 years . . . another, 28 years. The 
seed-cleaning supervisors now show 25 years and 13 years of experience. Hybrid corn 
production and research is headed by a man who has been doing that work ever since 
Hoffman introduced Funk-G hybrids into the East, way back in 1937. 
Proof of the fact that such experience pays off in extra crop-profits for the farmer who 
sows Hoffman seeds has been mounting every year since 1899. The Hoffman reputation 
for dependable seeds has passed down from father to son on many, many farms. 
Let this Hoffman background of seed-experience work to your benefit this year. Your 
dealings with Hoffman will prove to be a pleasant, profitable experience for you, same as 
for the growing thousands of Hoffman friends, since 1899. Your experience will show that 
Hoffman experience pays off in your fields! 
