From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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Sweet Corn 



(Continued) 

 Henderson's Golden Rod 



Delicious Golden Grains of Rich Flavor 



121. Ic is worthy of note that the varieties of 

 Sweet Corn possessing the finest flavor are those 

 that differ radically either in form or color from 

 the ordinary sorts. Thus, Black Mexican and the 

 yellow varieties show a strongly marked divergence 

 from type in the matter of color, and Country 

 Gentleman an equally marked divergence in form, 

 and these varieties excel all others in sweetness 

 and flavor. 



When the existing yellow or golden colored 

 varieties were introduced, it was hard to convince 

 the public of their value; but as everyone who 

 tasted them became enthusiastic in publishing their 

 praise, they soon came into favor. 



Golden Rod is the result of a cross between 

 Stowell's Evergreen and Golden Bantam, and 

 proves to be a happy and complete blending of 

 each sort. The ear is none too small, nor is it 

 large and bulky, but just large enough for ordinary 

 consumption. The plants are 6 to 7 feet high, 

 strong, profusely leaved, and bear on each stalk, at 

 a convenient height, two ears lavishly packed with 

 delicious golden grains of appetizing flavor. (See 

 engraving.) 



Price, 15c. pkt., 45c. pt., 85c. qt., §2.75 half peck. 



Plant for Late Sweet Corn 



Stowell's Evergreen 



130. Long recognized everywhere as a standard 

 variety, both for home use and market, and is a 

 general favorite. The ears are of a large size, 

 grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and 

 have the advantage of remaining longer in the 

 green state than any other. Our stock has been 

 carefully grown and selected to avoid the tendency 

 to a she rter grain and deterioration in the ever- 

 green character of this best of all late sorts. 

 Price, 10c. pkt., 45c. pt., S5c. Qt., 82.75 for half peck. 



Henderson's .. 



Continuity Collection of Sweet Corn 



Seeds of the entire collection should be planted 

 at one time, otherwise the succession will be 

 broken. These collections are put up in three 

 sizes — packet, pint and quart, and will be found of 

 great convenience, especially to those unfamiliar 

 with varieties. 

 POCAHONTAS for Extra "COUNTRY GENTLE- 



Early. (See page 41.) MAN" for Mid-Season. 



METROPOLITAN for (See page 42.) 



Early. (See page 42.) 

 GOLDEN BANTAM for S T O W E L L'S EVER. 



Medium Early. (See page G R E E N for Late. (See 



41.) page 43.) 



PRICES OF HENDERSON'S "CONTINUITY" 

 COLLECTION OF SWEET CORN 

 No. 135. 



1 packet each of 5 varieties (sufficient for 125 hills) S0.6O 



1 pint each of 5 varieties (sufficient for 500 hills) 2.00 



1 quart each of 5 varieties (sufficient for 1,000 hills: 3.75 



f-pec OR PEPPER 

 V^I C8S GRASS 



380 Extra Curled. Crisp pungent leaves finely cut and 

 very ornamental in appearance. Cress is used as a 

 condiment and for garnishing. Extra Curled is a 

 dwarf compact variety, and grows rapidly. Price, 

 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. Va >»-. 51.50 lb. 



382 Upland. The leaves and their flavor somewhat re- 

 semble Water Cress, though this sort succeeds in dry 

 soils, and is slow in running to seed. Price, 10c. 

 pkt., 50c. oz., SI. 50 1/4 lb. 



384 WATER CRESS. Highly esteemed for salads and 

 garnishing. It must be grown along moist banks or 

 in tubs in water covered soil. Price, 15c. pkt., 

 60c. oz. 



WE ALSO OFFER ^Kf SWEET CORN 



FIRST-EARLY VARIETIES 

 104 Cory Early, Red Cob. One of the best extra early varieties grown; sweet 



and tender; the plants are stockv. usually bearing 2 ears to a stalk. Price, 10c, 



pkt., 40c. pt., 75c. qt., S2.50 Vz peck. 

 109 Cory Early, White Cob. Extremely early, fit to use in 50 to 60 (lays lrom 



planting. Ears about 6 to 7 inches long, with milky white kernels, plants 



dwarf, bearing usually 2 cars to a stalk. Price, 10c. pkt., 40c. pt., 75c. Qt.. 



S2.S0 V 2 peck. 



MEDIUM-EARLY VARIETIES 



133 The "Henderson" Corn produces uniformly large, thick ears, compactly filled 

 with long, milky white kernels of luscious tenderness. The delicious quality is 

 retained for a long time. The plant is luxuriant, healthy and vigorous. Price. 

 10c. pkt.. 45c. pt.. 85c. qt., S2.75 for \ z peck. 



101 Black Mexican. Medium early, bearing 8-inch ears. Well tilled with large 

 kernels, which, paradoxically, though black when ripe, are \\ tiite w hen "green" 

 and then exceptionally sweet Price, 10c. pkt., 35c. pt., 65c. qt.. S2.25 ' 2 

 peck. 



112 Early Champion. An old and thoroughh tested variety. Price, 10c. pkt.. 

 40c. pt.. 75c. qt., S2.50 >/ 2 peck. 



LATE VARIETY 



124 Late Mammoth. A very late variety, producing mammoth ears often 10 

 inches long, well filled with large broad, white kernels of superb qualit) Price. 

 10c. pkt.. 45c. pt.. 85c. qt. ,52.75 > 2 peck. 



For Pop Corn, Field Corn and Fodder Corn, see Farm Seed Section, page 81 



