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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 com 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 

 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. 



Prices Postpaid in U. S. A. 



SWEET CORN 



ALAMEDA SWEET A medium early variety developed in central California 

 and 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 strorig 

 husks. The kernels are large and deep, ivory white in color, with a tender skin 

 and a rich sweet flavor. 

 Pl(t. 10c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00. 



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. 

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



BANTAM EVERGREEN (Golden) Large ears, 7H to 8 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 golden cream color and good flavor, and because it remains in table con- 

 dition for a long while. Ready in 95 days. 

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



BLACK MEXICAN This is one of the richest flavored and tenderest 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. 

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



CARMEL GOLDEN A popular midseason sweet corn in CaUfornia 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. 



CHARLEVOIX The standard of excellence in sweet com; equally valuable 

 for home garden, market garden, and canning. Plants 534 to 6 feet tall 

 commonly bear 2 ears. Ears 6^ to 7 inches long; 12 rowed. Kernels light 

 golden yellow, tender, and of highest quality. 86 to 88 days. 

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



COUNTRYGENTLEMAN Heavy yielding variety with Evergreen character. 

 Valuable for home, market garden, and especially for canning. Plants 6J4 

 to 7 feet tall, commonly with 2 or more ears. Ears 7J^ 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. 

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



EARLY MAMMOTH Very reliable market variety in California. Plants short 

 and stocky with dark green leaves; ears 10 to 14 rowed, snowy white, of 

 excellent quality, and covered with a strong husk. 95 days. 

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



EARLY MINNESOTA Very dependably productive variety for home and 

 market garden. Plants 6 feet tall, often with 2 ears. Ears 7 to 8 inches long; 



8 rowed; uniform. Kernels white, fairly tender, and sweet. 90 days. 

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



EARLY SWEET OR SUGAR Dependable highly productive sort for home and market garden. 1 



9 to 934 inches long; 8 rowed; very uniform. Kernels white, sweet, and tender. 93 (k,ys. 

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



Charlevoix 



6 feet tall. Ears slender; 



FERRY'S EARLY EVERGREEN Very valuable canning and market sort, about 1 week earlier than Stowe^l 

 which it was developed. Plants 6M to 7 feet tall. Ears about 7J4 inches long, 2^ inches thick with 14 to 

 deep, white, sweet kernels that remain fresh and tender remarkably long. 98 dkys. 

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



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