4-S CORN 



larger and later maturing. The object of the cross was to obtain the 

 early quality of the No. 8 combined with the size of the No. 11. The 

 No. 8 and No. 11 were planted in alternate rows in 1905. The tassels 

 of all of the No. 11 were removed, thus all the corn produced on the 

 No. 11 stalks were of hybrid nature. Selection was made from this 

 cross for earliness and size. The first few years showed consider- 

 able variation in type, but after rigorous selection for ten years a very 

 uniform corn has been produced. As soon as the corn showed con- 

 stancy of type it was distributed to the members of the Wisconsin 

 Experiment Association and tested out in a large way throughout the 

 state. From reports from hundreds of members each year, the Station 

 was assured that we had a variety of corn of superior quality. It 

 proved to be a good yielder and vigorous grower and was found es- 

 pecially adapted to the central part of the state. 



Characteristics. The plant grows to a height of eight to twelve 

 feet, is well leaved and vigorous. The ear is a deep yellow, or golden 

 in color, length 8J to 9|: inches, circumference 6^ to 7 inches. The 

 shape of the ear is nearly cylindrical, with a moderately rounded butt 

 and tip. The cob is cherry red, from 1^ to 1^ inches in diameter. The 

 number of rows on the ear varies from fourteen to eighteen. The 

 kernel is a medium wedge in shape, medium deep and crumpled in- 

 dentation. 



NEBRASKA WHITE PRIZE. Nebraska White Prize is a very 

 strong heavy rooted variety, stands drouth well, and is extra free from 

 suckers. The crop matures in 110 to 120 days and produces an ear 

 9 to 11 inches in length by 74 to 8 inches in circumference. This 

 variety has been bred pure for 38 years. It has been selected to a 

 definite type by Lee Smith & Son, of DeSoto, Nebraska, for the last 

 32 years. 



*BLOODY BUTCHER.* Bloody Butcher is a variety that takes 

 its name from its color, which is a mixture of red and yellow, and like 

 all varieties which take their name from one characteristic, its other 

 characteristics may show a wide variation. It is medium early and 

 has a very deep grain. It has local names in some sections. 



CALICO CORN.* Calico corn is another variety which takes its 

 name from its peculiar color. It is a mixture of white and blue grains, 

 although mixtures of red and white or red and yellow are also called 

 Calico. The latter are, however, of the Bloody Butcher type. Calico 

 is grown in many localities and it has no fixed characteristics. 



•Ohio Circular No. 117. 



