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FERRY'S SEEDS 



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 disposed to rot if planted in cold weather, so planting 

 should be governed with this in mind. Seeds may be planted in 

 either rows or hills. If planted in rows they should be spaced 

 from 2 J'2 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 to 8 to 12 inches apart and keep well 

 hoed until the ears are set. 



COUNTRY GENTLEMAN A distinct and outstanding late 

 variety. The ears are 8 to 9 inches long with an exception- 

 ally slender cob which is densely packed with long, slender, 

 "shoe-peg" kernels growing in staggered or irregular 

 pattern. This comes into use in about 105 days after plant- 

 ing and remains in condition for 5 or 6 days. The plants 

 grow to a height of 7 feet and frequently produce 3 ears. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



CROSBY'S EARLY For over 50 years this early sort has been 

 popular in New England. It is ready for table use in 83 

 days. The plant is 4J/2 feet tall at maturity and produces 

 ears 6 inches long with 14 to 16 straight and compact 

 rows. The kernels are pearly white, tender, sweet and full. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 



SWEET CORN 



ALAMEDA SWEET A medium early variety developed in 

 central California and is especially suited for use on the 

 Pacific slope. The ears are 10 to 14 rowed, medium to 

 large, 8 or 9 inches long, and are protected by strong 

 husks. The kernels are large and deep, ivory white in color, 

 with a tender skin and a rich sweet flavor. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



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 imiformly 8 rowed. The kernels 

 are broad, keystone shaped and are milky white when in 

 the best table condition. They are surprisingly sweet and 

 tender for such an early variety. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



BLACK MEXICAN This is one of the richest flavored and 

 tenderest of sweet corns. Many are misled by the color 

 of the ripe seed which is bluish black, 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, 

 8 to 9 inches long and are ready for the table in 88 days. 

 As a midseason variety this will prove surprisingly good. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 



CARMEL GOLDEN A popular midseason sweet corn in 

 California where it comes into use in about 85 days. The 

 ears are moderately large and thick with broad, deep 

 kernels of creamy yellow color. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



CHARLEVOIX We offer this second-early golden yellow corn 

 as the one to follow Golden Bantam. It is unsurpassed in 

 quality and in some respects is superior to all other varieties. 

 The stalks grow 5 or 6 feet tall and bear ears in table con- 

 dition 80 to 85 days after planting. These remain in con- 

 dition a comparatively long time. They are normally 7 

 inches long and have 12 rows of deep exceptionally tender 

 kernels. Make repeated plantings of Charlevoix for succes- 

 sion throughout the summer. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 



EARLY MAMMOTH A vigorous growing midseason sweet 

 corn which combines good table quality with usefulness 

 as a forage crop. The stalks grow 7 feet tall with numerous 

 large leaves and bear ears 8 to 10 inches long with 12 rows 

 of large white kernels. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 



FERRY'S EARLY EVERGREEN Since its introduction by us 



in 1898 this variety has upheld its reputation as the best 

 evergreen strain. It matures in 93 days. The stalks become 

 7 feet tall and bear ears 73^ inches long. They are large 

 and attractive with 14 to 20 somewhat irregular rows of 

 white, tender and sweet kernels. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb, 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



GOLDEN BANTAM One of the very best and most popular 

 varieties in cultivation. Matures in 78 to 80 days. The 

 plant is moderately small, about 5 feet, but produces ears 

 of the most excellent quality. The rich golden yellow 

 kernels are arranged in 8 straight and compact rows on the 

 7 to 8 inch cob. The skin is very tender and the flavor is 

 exceptionally rich and delicious. The strain we offer is the 

 original early type. A perfect home garden sort. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 



OREGON EVERGREEN A variety similar to Stowell's Ever- 

 green except in date of maturity and the added time it 

 remains in prime condition. It bears green corn a few days 

 earlier. The productive plants are 63^ to 8 feet tall and 

 bear 8 inch ears. There are 16 to 18 rows of sweet kernels 

 generally compact and straight. Popular in Southern 

 California. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 



STOWELL'S EVERGREEN This sort has maintained its 

 reputation as the standard main crop sweet com since its 

 first hsting by us in 1868. Matures in 100 days. The stalks 

 are usually l]/2 feet tall and of stout growth. The stocky 

 but attractive ears grow to 7 or 8 inches in length and 

 display 16 to 18 rows of compact white kernels. The variety 

 is tender, sugary, and remains a long while in prime 

 condition for table use. 

 Pkt. 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 



Charlevoix 



