From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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Henderson's Golden Rod 



Delicious Golden Grains of Rich Flavor 



mlt is worthy of note that the varieties of Sweet Corn 

 • possessing the finest flavor are those that differ radi- 

 cally 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 Ever- 

 green 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, pro- 

 fuse leaved, and bear on each stalk, at a convenient height, 

 two ears lavishly packed with delicious golden grains of ap- 

 petizing flavor. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 15c.; pt. 40c; qt. 75c.; 4 qts. $2.50; 

 peck $4.75; transportation paid. 



" VV> had fine lack last season with all our seeds. The Golden Rod 

 Corn was the best ever." 



MRS. PERCY A. BRITTON 

 Tulsa, Okla. 



"Allow me to say that I think your Golden Rod Corn is the best I 

 hare ever used. I ha e been growing it now for three years so that 1 

 know just what it is." 



MR. F. C. McCUSKEY 

 Winchester, Tenn. 



The Henderson 



1 oo The favorite of market growers of quality produce 

 Loo, f or its fine uniform large milky white ears and its de- 

 pendable cropping qualities. The Henderson is ready for the 

 table about one week before the late sorts. The plant is 

 luxurious, healthy and vigorous. It is of delicious quality 

 and has the faculty of retaining its delicious and tender 

 sweetness for a much longer time than most other sweet 

 corns. (See illustration.) 



75c.; 4 qts. $2.50; 



Price, pkt. 10c.; pt. 40c; qt. 

 peck $4.75; transportation paid. 



MID-SEASON 

 VARIETIES 



SWEET CORN 



Early Champion 



1 -J n This standard sort has stood the test of many years of cultivation. 

 ""' It is grown extensively both by private and market gardeners as 

 it comes into bearing immediately after the early sorts. It is a sure cropper, 

 ears are medium to large in size, pure white. 



Price, pkt. 10c; pt. 40c; qt. 75c; 4 qts. $2.50; peck $4.75; transpor- 

 tation paid. 



Black Mexican 



■tM Medium early, bearing 8-inch ears. Well filled with large kernels. 

 11/ 1 . which, paradoxically, though black when ripe, are white when ••green." 

 and then exceptionally sweet. 



Price, pkt. 10c; pt. 35c; qt. 65c; 4 qts. $2.25; peck $4.25; trans- 

 portation paid. 



Our leaflet. " The Cultivation of Sweet Corn," gives complete instructions for 

 growing. Sent free on request. 



It is perhaps not generally known that Sweet Com is much more tender and retains its flavor better when put into cold water and 



gradually brought to the boiling point. 



