Vanguard 



318 The Famous 

 Golden Bantam 



Though many varieties of Sweet 

 Corn have been introduced since 

 Golden Bantam made its appearance 

 none so far has surpassed it in sweet- 

 ness and distinct buttery flavor. Its 

 great popularity is due not only to 

 its luscious sweet flavor but also to 

 the fact that it is easily eaten from 

 the cob because the ears are handy, 

 measuring six inches in length. 

 Pkt. 10c; } lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c; 

 5 lbs. SI. 65, prepaid. 



Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Sweet or Sugar Corn 



Mais, Fr. Grano turco, Ital. Maiz, Sp. Zucker Mais. Ger. 



CULTURE — Seed is likely to rot if planted in cold ground. About middle of May when 

 soil is warm plant in hills 3 feet apart each way, covering about 8 to 10 seeds half an inch 

 and thin out to three plants to a hill, or plant in rows 3 feet apart, and thin out plants to 

 stand 12 inches apart in the rows. For succession plant early sorts every two weeks up to 

 July 15. One pound will plant 100 hills, or about 250 feet of row. 



The Early White Sorts 



307 Dreer's Aristocrat. A desirable 

 extra-early Corn. The ears are 8 inches 

 long and have 8 or 10 rows of broad, white 

 grains of tender quality. This variety is 

 very productive, usually bearing two 

 handsome ears to each stalk. Pkt. 10c; 

 \ lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 5 lbs. SI. 50, 

 prepaid. 



327 Dreer's Extra-Early "Independ- 

 ence." A choice early variety with ears 

 measuring 6 to 7 inches long, set with 12 

 rows of plump, milky white, luscious, 

 sweet grains. Pkt. 10c; | lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 

 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. SI. 65, prepaid. 



310 Black Mexican. An old favorite 

 which is still among the sweetest of all 

 Sugar Corns. When ready for table use 

 the kernels are pure white changing to 

 blue-black as they ripen. A sturdy grower 

 and very productive. Pkt. 10c; \ lb. 25c; 

 lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. SI. 65, prepaid. 



348 Vanguard 



Highly Disease- Resistant 



This is not only the finest of the early 

 white-grained varieties but it further excels 

 others in showing unusual resistance to the 

 destructive Stewart's Disease. It produces 

 fine large ears which average 8 inches in 

 length and are closely set w 7 ith 12 rows of 

 beautiful pearly white grains of high quality. 

 We highly recommend this variety to all 

 gardeners whether they have been troubled 

 with Stewart's Disease or not. Pkt. 10c; 

 i lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75, 

 prepaid. 



Main Crop White Sorts 



313 Country Gentleman. This is the 

 popular Shoe Peg Corn which matures its 

 large attractive ears in about 110 days 

 after planting. That makes it a week 

 later than the popular Stowell's Ever- 

 green. The ears are of medium size, set 

 with deep grains irregularly arranged on 

 the cob. Deliciously sweet and tender. 

 Pkt. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 

 5 lbs. SI. 50, prepaid. 



315 Early Evergreen 



This resembles Stowell's Evergreen having 

 the same deep grain and thin cob but it is 

 ready about 10 days earlier and remains in 

 good condition equally as long. It is a most 

 desirable variety deserving the gardener's 

 special attention. Vigorous, productive, and 

 dependable. The attractive ears are of 

 choicest quality. Large grains filled with 

 luscious sweet and tasty pulp. Pkt. 10c; 

 \ lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. SI. 65, 

 prepaid. 



330 Mammoth Late. This has the 

 largest ears of all, measuring 10 inches 

 long and having 16 rows of broad, thin- 

 skinned kernels of appetizing flavor. 

 Splendid for market and home use. 

 Pkt. 10c; \ lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 

 5 lbs. $1.65, prepaid. 



347 Stowell's Evergreen, Improved. 

 A most reliable and therefore most popu- 

 lar main-crop Sweet Corn bearing ears 

 that measure 8 inches in length. The deep 

 grains are set in straight and even rows 

 on a very thin cob. Remains in good con- 

 dition for a long time. Pkt. 10c; \ lb. 25c; 

 lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 5 lbs. $1.50, prepaid. 



Golden Yellow Sweet Corn 



The yellow varieties of Sweet Corn enjoy particular favor with home gardeners 

 who appreciate the delicate flavor typical to those which have a yellow color. 

 Scientists also tell us that yellow Sweet Corn contains a greater abundance of 

 vitamins, the mysterious substance so important to our health. In addition to 

 the famous Golden Bantam, which was the first yellow Sweet Corn ever intro- 

 duced, there are now several other excellent sorts offered here. 



321 Golden Colonel. Seldom have we 

 -fcheard so many favorable comments about 

 a new variety of Sweet Corn as in the case 

 of Golden Colonel. The plants make a 

 vigorous, tall growth bearing an abun- 

 dance of well-filled cars which are larger 

 than those of Golden Bantam. The deep 

 grains are irregularly arranged like those 

 of Country Gentleman. This delicious 

 corn has an exceptionally sweet flavor and 

 is a decided improvement on Golden 

 Cream. Pkt. 10c; } lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 

 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75. 



324 Golden Giant. The giant among 

 the yellow varieties with ears measuring 

 8 inches long. Each cob is tightly set with 

 16 or IS rows of sugary creamy yellow 

 kernels covered by a thin tender skin. 

 Pkt. 10c; ] lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 

 5 lbs. $1.65, prepaid. 



322 Golden Sunshine. An extra- 

 early variety, highly valued for the early 

 maturity of its 12 rowed ears. 7 to 8 days 

 ahead of Golden Bantam yet the ears are 

 fully an inch longer. Pkt. 10c; J lb. 25c; 

 lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.65, prepaid. 



See next page for new Disease-Resistant Yellow Sweet Corn. 



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Always grow Sweet Corn in blocks of not less than three rows 



