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SWEET CORN 



Warm weather, rich soil, and moderate moisture are best for 

 corn, but a satisfactory crop can be grown in any garden if the 

 soil is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. Sweet 

 corn seed is likely to rot if planted in cold weather, so planting 

 should be governed by this fact. Seeds may be planted either 

 in rows or hills. If planted in rows, they should be spaced from 

 2J^ to 4 feet apart, depending on the height of the variety; 

 seeds should be dropped at the rate of 5 or 6 to the foot, and 

 covered about 2 inches deep. If planting in hills, drop 5 or 6 

 seeds per hill and space the hills 3 feet apart each way. When 

 plants are 4 or 5 inches tall, thin from 8 to 12 inches apart 

 and keep well hoed until the ears are set. 



Not less than 5 lbs. of a variety sold at the 10 lb. rate. 

 Prices Postpaid in U.S.A. 



ALAMEDA SWEET A medium early variety especially suited 

 for use on the Pacific slope. The plants are short and 

 stocky. The ears are 10 to 14 rowed, medium to large, 8 or 

 9 inches long, and are protected by strong husks. The ker- 

 nels are large and deep, ivory white in color, with a tender 

 skin and a rich sweet flavor. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



ALPHA The earliest of the sweet corn varieties, producing ears 

 of cooking size in 71 days. The ears are 6 to 8 inches long, 

 slightly tapered, and uniformly 8 rowed. The kernels are 

 broad, keystone shaped, and milky white when in the best 

 table condition. They are surprisingly sweet and tender 

 for such an early variety. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



BANTAM EVERGREEN (Golden) Large ears, TJ^ to 9 inches 

 long, with 14 to 18 rows of deep kernels borne on strong 

 stalks 6 to 7 feet tall. This variety combines the qualities 

 of Golden Bantam and Stowell's Evergreen in its rich gold- 

 en cream color and good flavor, and because it remains in 

 table condition for a long while. Ready in 95 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



BLACK MEXICAN This is one of 

 the richest flavored and ten- 

 derest of sweet corns. Many are 

 misled by the bluish-black color 

 of the ripe seed, but when in 

 table condition the kernels are 

 pearly white and superior to 

 many of the other white sweet 

 corns. The ears are 8 rowed and 

 8 to 9 inches long. They are 

 ready for the table in 88 days. 

 As a midseason variety this will 

 prove surprisingly good. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



CAR MEL GOLDEN A dwarf, sec- 

 ond early =!weet corn popular in 

 California. The ears, mostly 12 

 rowed, are moderately large and 

 thick with broad, deep kernels 

 of creamy-yellow color. Produc- 

 tive, and of fine quality. 85 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



CHARLEVOIX (Gold Standard) 



The standard of excellence in 

 sweet corn; equally valuable for 

 home garden, market garden, 

 and canning. Plants 5^ to 6 

 feet tall commonly bear 2 ears. 

 Ears Q}/2 to 7 inches long; 12 

 rowed. Kernels light golden 

 yellow, tender, and of highest 

 quality. 86 to 88 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



COUNTRY GENTLEMAN Heavy yielding variety with Ever- 

 green character. Valuable for home, market garden, and 

 especially for canning. Plants GH to 7 feet tall, commonly 

 with 2 or more ears. Ears 7}^ to 9 inches long, 2 inches 

 thick; set solid with irregular rows of kernels. These are 

 white; shoe-peg form ; very deep; sweet and tender. 110 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



EARLY SWEET OR SUGAR Dependable highly productive 

 sort for home and market garden. Plants 6 feet tall. Ears 

 slender; 9 to 9H inches long; 8 rowed; very uniform. Kernels 

 white, sweet, and tender. 93 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



FERRY'S EARLY EVERGREEN Very valuable canning and 

 market sort, about 1 week earlier than Stowell's Evergreen 

 from which it was developed. Plants 6j4 to 7 feet tall. 

 Ears about 714 inches long, 2J/2 inches thick with 14 to 20 

 rows of very deep, white, sweet kernels that remain fresh 

 and tender remarkably long. 98 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



GOLDEN BANTAM The best strain of Golden Bantam; sur- 

 passed in quality only by our own Charlevoix. Although not 

 quite so eaily as Sunshine it is of much better quality. Plants 

 dwarf; 4H to 5 feet tall; very productive, commonly bear- 

 ing 2 ears. Ears 6 to 7 inches long; strictly 8 rowed; very 

 uniform. Kernels rich golden yellow, very tender, sweet, 

 and of splendid rich flavor. 83 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



GOLD CROSS BANTAM A hybrid cross developed by the 

 Purdue Experiment Station from two inbred strains of 

 Bantam. Normally, it matures about 8 to 10 days later 

 than Golden Bantam. Produces ears about 8 inches long, 

 10 to 14 rowed. Stalks 6J^ to 7 feet high, sturdy and pro- 

 ductive. Has proved better adapted for growing under 

 more varied conditions and is less susceptible to Stewart's 

 disease than other varieties in its class. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 50c; , 10 lbs. $4.00. 



Charlevoix is even better flavored and sweeter than Golden Bantam corn. 

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