372 STATE BOARD OP^ AGRICULTURE 



SWEET CORN. 



Tae test of varieties in sweet corn included thirty-two kinds, consisting 

 of the leading standard sorts and many of the new ones sent out by differ- 

 ent seedsmen. The corn was planted June eighth, in rows forty-two 

 inches apart, with five kernels in each hill. The temperature and moisture 

 were such that the seed germinated very quickly and a large per cent grew. 



Adams' Extra Early, from Landreth, was the first variety to reach 

 maturity; although it is not strictly a sweet corn, yet for family use, or 

 early market, it does very well. The ears are six to eight inches in length, 

 well tipped and filled with twelve rows of plump, broad, tender, juicy 

 kernels. 



Bonanza. One of Vaughan's medium varieties, has a very small cob. 

 The kernels are long, broad, pure white, tender and rich in sugar proper- 

 ties. Its edible maturity is of long duration, making it a valuable sort. 



California, from Childs, is very similar to Stowell's Evergreen, but 

 does not have merit enough to take its place. 



Ohampion is a new variety, sent out by Vaughan, that is promising as 

 an early sort. The ears are large and long, well covered with twelve rows 

 of snow white, plump, sweet kernels, set on a small cob. The hull of the 

 kernels is very thin. 



Chicago Market, from Vaughan, is one of the old commercial varieties; 

 it is very prolific and of fair quality. 



Concord, from Vaughan, is another standard variety with market 

 gardeners and it needs no description to gain friends. One of the best 

 medium season varieties. 



Country Oentleman, from Maule, is an established variety that needs no 

 praise, as the small cob, irregularly covered with long, plump, cream 

 white, sweet kernels distinguishes it from other varieties. Its uneven time 

 of maturing makes it valuable for the home garden. A common name for 

 it is Shoe Pep, on account of the shape of the kernels, and their not being 

 in rows. 



Gory, White Cob, Vaughan. This was the first strictly sweet corn that 

 reached maturity. It differs from the old Cory variety only in the color 

 of its cob; size, shape, texture and flavor are the same. 



Daion, Johnson & Stokes. A variety larger than Cory, maturing four 

 days later; ears well filled; kernels, cream white, large, deep, sugary and 

 very juicy; rows, twelve to sixteen in number. 



Egyptian, from Henderson, is a strong, coarse grower; ears very large, 

 white and well covered; kernels, broad, plump, deep and of a peculiar rich 

 flavor. It IS a good variety for gardeners or for canning purposes. 



Fordhnok, one of Burpee's specialties, matured about the same time as 

 Diwn. The ears are about the same size as those of Cory, and they differ 

 but little except in the oval shape of the kernels. 



Fottlers, sent out by Vaughan, is a few days later than Cory, and suck- 

 ers badly. The ears are seven to nine inches in length and are well cov- 

 ered with corn rich in sugar. 



First of All, from both Maule and Burpee, is one or two days earlier 

 than White Cory, but there is little difference between them. 



Gold Coin, from Vaughan, in growth and development is very much like 

 Stowell's Evergreen, but is not equal to it in quality. The ears are large 

 and well filled with yellow kernels. 



