VARIETIES 



Crosby, Josiah, Crosby Strain, or Boston 

 Market. Varies in height under different 

 conditions. In New York it grows to 5| 

 or 6 feet, in Illinois 6 to 7 feet, and in 

 Michigan 3 to 4 feet. Very dwarf, distinct 

 from Crosby. The ears are of a good size, 



6 to 7 inches, and set low on the stalk! 

 The white kernels are in 12, 14, or 16 rows, 

 and are sweet. The cob is white. Ripens 

 in from 62 to 86 days. Popular around 

 Boston. It is a good canning variety. 



Crosby. Stalks 5 to 5^ feet, with ears 

 close to the ground. The ears are 5 to 



7 inches long, 10 or 12-rowed, with small, 

 white kernels. The cob also is white. 

 Quality excellent. Good to follow Cory. 

 A favorite on the Boston market, and in 

 general a good market or canning variety. 



Delicious (Holmes). This corn ripens 

 within 10 or 11 weeks from planting and 

 is highly recommended. Ears small, 10 to 

 12 rows of kernels. 



Epicure. Same as Honey Sweet. The 

 ears are large, and the quality and flavor 

 good. 12 rows of kernels. 



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