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A Name is Wanted for this Sensational Novelty 



Our 1937 

 Introduction 



Sweet Corn xioo 



WE WILL PAY $100.00 FOR A NAME 



Shown in Colors 

 on Page 21 



HENDERSON'S NEW SWEET CORN X 100 



The Sweetest, Tenderest and Daintiest Sweet Corn 

 Ever Introduced 



Henderson's New Sweet Corn X 100 is primarily a variety for 

 the home garden. It is a vegetable deluxe. X 100 is the ideal for which 

 we have striven — a sweet corn of such refinement that it must appeal 

 to the most fastidibus. 



Its luscious sweetness is the result of many years of breeding; its 

 unusual tenderness is due to the gossamer-like casing of the kernels; 

 its daintiness to the pencil-like thickness of the cob; its attractive 

 appearance to its creamy yellow color. 



The plants are very uniform, about 5J^ feet high. Many stalks 

 produce two full-sized ears of 8 to 10 rows of kernels that are about 

 8 to 9 inches long. X 100 matures in 88 days, which is approximately 

 three days later than Golden Cross Bantam. 



Price, pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; transportation paid. 



Read the Simple Entry Conditions 



Any customer who buys one or more packets of Sweet Corn X 100 

 is invited to suggest a name for it. Selection of the name will be 

 made early in October, so all entries must be received by us not later 

 than midnight September 30th, 1937. This will permit the sender 

 to grow a crop of X 100 and pass upon its merits before suggesting the 

 name if he chooses. 



The printed form on the envelope in which the seed is received will 

 serve as an entry blank. If three or more packets are purchased, 

 three or more names may be submitted. No name or names will 

 receive consideration unless written on the envelope forms. Employ- 

 ees of Peter Henderson & Co. are precluded from making entries. 

 Duplicate awards will be made to all persons who suggest the name 

 selected. 



SWEET CORN, Early Varieties 



108 EARLY BANCROSS (New) 



(See Color Plate, Page 21.) 

 A yellow hybrid variety possessing exceptional sweetness. The 

 plant is very vigorous and resistant to bacterial wilt. In season 

 this variety is intermediate between Marcross and Golden Cross 

 Bantam, being ready for use nearly a week earlier than Golden 

 Cross Bantam. The ears are 7 to 8 inches long, well filled to the 

 tip, and have 8 to 14 rows of kernels, which are of deep yellow 

 color. 



Price, pkt., 25c; y 2 lb., 50c; l.b, 90c; 2 lbs., SI. 70. Trans- 

 portation paid. 



119 GOLDEN BANTAM 



(See Color Plate, Page 21.) 

 Small Ear of Remarkable Quality and Flavor 



Golden Bantam is a dwarf, medium earl}- variety of exceptionally 

 good quality and reliability. It has become one of the most 

 popular varieties in our list. It is well adapted to small gardens 

 on account of its small size; to the more pretentious garden on 

 account of its excessive cropping ability on a given area. 



It may be planted to advantage in hills 3 feet apart each way. 

 If in rows, they should be 3 feet apart and the plants singly at 

 12 inches apart. 



Price, pkt., 15c; Y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 8 lbs., §2.75; 

 15 lbs., S4.50; transportation paid. 



125 GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM 



(See Color Plate, Page -21.) 

 Practically Immune from all Bacterial Diseases 



It is with great satisfaction that we offer this variety because 

 it is not susceptible to the prevalent bacterial diseases that have 

 devastated large and small plantings during the past few years. 



The ears of Golden Cross Bantam are larger than its proto- 

 type Golden Bantam. It matures about four days later than 

 Golden Bantam, but it is quite equal to it in quality. 



Price, pkt., 20c; y 2 lb., 50c; lb., .90c; 2 lbs., $1.75; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



122 GOLDEN SUNSHINE 



The value of this variety lies in the fact that it matures several 

 days in advance of the well-known Golden Bantam. 



The ears are very compact, about the same size as Golden Ban- 

 tam, but more refined in appearance, having from 10 to 12 rows 

 of grains. It is a very rapid grower. 



Price, pkt., 10c; y 2 lb.. 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs.. 85c; 8 lbs., $2.75; 

 15 lbs., $4.50; transportation paid. 



128 MARCROSS (New) 



(See Color Plate, Page 21.) 

 This extra early yellow hybrid is strongly resistant to bacterial 

 diseases. When planted at the same time as Golden Cross Ban- 

 tam, Marcross will be ready for use about ten days earlier. The 

 ears are practically as long as the ears of Golden Cross Bantam 

 and have 10 to 14 rows of kernels. The quality is superb. 



Price, pkt., 25c; Y 2 lb., 50c; lb., 90c; 2 lbs., $1.70. Trans- 

 portation paid. 



127 POCAHONTAS (Henderson's) 



The plant is of dwarf habit and very robust. The ears are snow 

 white, of good size and are always well filled, having no gaps 

 between the rows. The flavor is excellent. 



Price, pkti, 10c; Yt, lb.. 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs.. 85c; 8 lbs.. $2.75; 

 15 lbs., $4.50; transportation paid. 



129 SILVER BANTAM (Henderson's) 



The delicious flavor of the silvery-white grains is undoubtedly 

 its outstanding recommendation. We may add that, like its 

 golden-hued twin, it is a great favorite with all garden owners, 

 whether their gardens be large or small. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 15c; Yz lb., 30c; lb.. 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 8 lbs.. $3.25; 

 transportation paid. 



132 SUGARSWEET (Henderson's) 

 Superlatively Sweet — A Delicious Morsel 



This is one of the earliest varieties. The 

 dainty snow-white ears grow to a length 

 of 5 or 6 inches, and each ear has an 

 ample stem or handle, which should be 

 left on when cut, so that when served at 

 the table the ear will be more convenient 

 to hold. 



The dwarf size of the 

 stalks, which never attain 

 a height of more than 4 

 feet, enables the subur- 

 banite to raise more 

 corn on the same space 

 of ground. It is one of 

 the very few varieties 

 that will thrive well in 

 city back-yards. (Set 

 illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 15c; Y2 lb., 

 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 

 8 lbs., $3.50; transporta- 

 tion paid. 



