34 INDIAN CORN CULTURE. 



Crosby's Early; also Extra Early Crosby and 

 Crosby's Early Twelve Rowed: Ears 6 to 7 inches 

 long, about 1^ inch in diameter, slightly pointed 

 toward tip, 12 rowed ; cob white. Kernels white, 

 flatly rounded, crimped, of fine quality. Plant 

 54 to 6 feet tall. Introduced about 1860. One 

 of the best, and second early. 



Egyptian; also known as Washington Market: 

 Ears 6 to 7 inches long and about If inch in 

 diameter, tapering, 12 to 16 rowed; cob medium 

 size, white. Kernels amber colored, deep, broad, 

 crimped and slightly wrinkled, sweet and ten- 

 der, said to be superior for canning. Plant tall 

 and prolific. Late. Introduced about 1878. 



Hickox; also Hickox Improved: Ears 8 to 10 

 inches long and about If inch in diameter; 8 to 

 12 rowed; cob white. Kernels whitish, slightly 

 rounded, nearly as deep as broad, large, crimped, 

 tender. Plants 6 to 7 feet tall. A favorite late 

 variety, introduced about 1883. 



Marblehead; or Early Marblehead: Ears.6 to 

 6| inches long, usually larger toward butt, about 

 If inch in diameter, usually eight rowed; cob 

 reddish. Kernels broadly rounded, crinkled, 

 red or reddish flesh color, very sweet. Plant 

 about 4^ feet tall. Introduced about 1878, and 

 originated by selection from Narragansett, 

 which it closely resembles. One of the earliest 

 varieties. 



Minnesota; also Early Minnesota or Ford's 



