FRANCIS C. STOKES & CO., 235 EAST WASHINGTON SQ., PHILADELPHIA 



SWEET CORN 



{Zea mays var. saccharata.) Probably native of Peru. Recent discoveries indicate that it was growing much 

 in its present form far back into geological time — perhaps 100,000 years. The first reference to Sweet Corn was 

 reported near Plymouth, Mass., as having come from the Susquehanna Indians in 1779. 



One-fourth pound of seed plants 100 hills; 12 pounds plant an acre 



We limit our Corn varieties this year to six. The earliest of these is Early Malcolm, a very creditable variety 

 for such an early one. This is followed by a special selection of Golden Bantam which will prove a valuable one. 

 The next two in point of earliness are an improved strain of Kendel's Early Giant and Sunny Slope Special, which 

 are about equal in earliness and general characteristics. These are followed closely by Double-barreled Best, an 

 old Stokes variety which we now offer for the last time. We have discontinued listing Stowell's Evergreen largely 

 because we do not consider it a desirable table size. Our list is concluded by a good stock of Country Gentleman, 

 an old standard which in table quality is always desirable. Keep in mind the fact that flavor in Sweet Corn is 

 possible only before the starch period develops; also that its flavor in average summer temperature starts to 

 go within 20 minutes after Corn is cut. 



Early Malcolm 



The great 55-day Sweet Corn from the Far North. Of Russian-Canadian origin 



Days to maturity, 55. We were the first to introduce this valuable variety in the United States, four 

 years ago. One of its parents was Early Malakoff, a Russian variety. It is one of the earliest Sweet Corns in 

 existence, maturing some ten days ahead of Bantam. Its stalk is only 3^2 feet high, and many of our custo- 

 mers have been greatly surprised to find that it produces a well-filled ear 6 inches in length. By planting in 

 the latitude of Philadelphia, May 10, marketable ears are ready by July 4. This variety is high in sugar 

 content and is delicious to the taste. Vegetable growers who cater to home markets are recommended to 

 put in part of their acreage to Early Malcolm. Experience has shown that it is difficult for it to make a 

 place in large city markets which are so often swamped with White Field Corn during the early days of the 

 season. The place of Early Malcolm may be limited, but it has a very definite one. Price, delivered: 

 V 4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.35; 50 lbs. $12.50. 



Golden Bantam 



SUPER-STANDARD 



Acclimated to the Middle Atlantic States. A very 

 true type. The result of a five-year selection 



{BURLINGTON COUNTY STRAIN.} Days to ma- 

 turity, 70. Golden Bantam never held a more firm 

 position than it does today. We believe its delicious 

 flavor is surpassed by none, and the consuming public, 

 often slow to accept anything new, now really knows 

 the quality of Golden Bantam and is willing to pay 

 for it. There have been a number of crosses of Golden 

 Bantam with larger types and selections for Iargei 

 ears. We have resisted this tendency, believing thai 

 the 8-rowed type is the most desirable from ever> 

 point of view. The selection we now have is between 



6 and 7 inches in length. It is of deep orange color and 

 high flavor. This seed is grown privately for us in our 

 own Burlington County, N. J. farm, and we offer it to 

 our trade with no small degree of enthusiasm. It will 

 hold its own against Bantam from any other part of 

 the United States. Price, delivered: y 4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 

 30 cts.; 2 lbs. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.20; 50 lbs. $11.50. 



Stokes Double-Barreled 

 Best (1912) 



An early evergeen type. 60 per cent double-eared 



Days to maturity, 80. This variety was introduced 

 by the late Walter P. Stokes twelve years ago, and in 

 that period it has made a great deal of money for 

 New Jersey truckers. As its name implies, it has a 

 marked tendency to produce two ears to the stalk, 

 this holding about 60 per cent true. The ears are 



7 inches in length, and are high in sugar content. We 

 expect that 1925 will be the last year that we will offer 

 Double-barreled Best. By that time we expect to 

 have one or more strains developed which will fill its 

 place to better advantage. This, then, is the last 

 opportunity our customers will have of securing 

 Double-barreled Best from the introducers. Price, 

 delivered:- V 4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 2 lbs. 50 cts.; 

 5 lbs. $1.20; 50 lbs. $10. 



Golden Bantam, Burlington Co. Strain 



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