BODDINGTON S SEEDS 



CORN. SWEET OR SUGAR 



3ucfer Rom Mais 3faiz 



We supply packets of Sweet 

 Corn at 10 cts. each, postpaid 



The Sweet or Sugar varieties, being liable to rot in cold or wet ground, should not be planted before May, or until the ground nas 

 become warm ; for a succession continue planting every two weeks, until the middle of July, in rich, well-manured ground, in hills 3 feet 

 apart each way, covering about half an inch, and thin out to 3 plants to a hill. The extra-early varieties can be planted 18 inches in the 

 row and 2'A feet between the rows. In elevated and mountainous districts we would recommend the Early and Second Early sorts only, 

 and plantings to be made not later than June Twentieth to July First. 



1 qt. will plant 200 hilla ; 8 to 10 qts. to an acre, in hills 



EXTRA-EARLY 



First of All (Burpee.) It matures from three days to a week 



earlier than the Cory. The small ears are well filled 



with quite large grains, frequently having from ten to twelve rows. 

 The plant is so dwarf that we recommend sowing seed thinly in 

 drills. Pkt. 10c. , pt. 15c.. qt. 26c., J^pk. 8Cc., pk. $1.50. 



Golden BantSim "^'^^ ^'^'^^ '•'^^ grains of this variety are 

 —————— yellow is an indication of hardiness and its 



value for early planting and early maturity. It is a rapid grower, 

 and produces ears measuring about 5 inches, but the smallness of 

 ears is fully made up by the deliciously sweet flavor and tender qual- 

 ity of the Corn when cooked. It is a fine variety for the home garden. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., ^2pk. 85 cts., pk. $1,50. 



Howlins-Mob '® ready for use only three to five days later 

 ^ than the extra-early Cory when both are planted 



at the same time, but the ears are so much larger in size, while the 



trains are so much whiter and sweeter. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 

 6 CIS., Kpk. $1.25, pk. $2. 



Holmes' Delicious Sweet T^'^ is an entirely new and dis- 



^ tmct variety, ready for gathering 



five to six weeks from date of planting. It is an extra-early variety 

 and is highly recommended to peciple who have their own gardens, 

 also to the private gardener. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 30 Cts., qt. 50 cts., 4 

 qts. $1.75, pk. $3. 



Peep-O'-Day. The stalks grow about 3K feet high, are unusually 

 prolific, producing from two to five ears each, which measure about 

 five inches in length and are well filled. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts.. qt. 

 2.S cts., Mpk. 75 cts., pk. $1.50. 



Earljr Cory. A very early variety, with good-sized ears. Pt. 15 cts., 

 qt. 25 cts., 5^pk. 75 cts., pk. $1.25. 



Metropolitan. Lar^e, handsome ears of fine quality ; very early. 

 Pt. 20 cts., qt. 30 cl^., Mpk. $1, pk. $1.75. 



Minnesota. Nearly as early as Marblehead, white cob Pt. 15 cts., 

 qt. 25 cts., }^pk. 85 cts., pk. $1.50. 



Perry Hybrid. Very early and of large size; most valuable for 

 market. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., }^pk. 75 cts., pk. $1.25. 



White Cory. Resembles the ordinary Cory, but with white cob 

 Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 Cts., Jipk. S5 cts , pk. $1.50. 



SECOND-EARLY, or INTERMEDIATE 



Kendel's Early Giant ^ second-early variety, several days 



earlier than Crosby. Ears average 



seven inches in length, thick through, with ten or more rows of large 

 grains of rich sugary flavor. Pkt. 10c. , pt. 16c., qt. 25c., Kpk. 

 85 cts., pk. $1.50. 



White Evergreen 



Makes strong vigorous stalks 7 feet in 

 height. The ears have white tassels and 

 light-colored silk. The ears contain sixteen or more rows of deep 

 grains, which are protected by a thick, heavy husk. Two and even 

 three fine ears are frequently produced on each stalk. Pt. 16 cts., 

 qt. 25 cts., '^pk. 85 cts., pk. $1.60. 



Potter's Excelsior, or Squantum A second early variety, 



' ears large and sweet. 



Ft. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., '.pk. 85 cts., pk. $1.50. 



Burbank's Early Maine. The earliest variety of Corn to date. 



Earlier than Cory; ears large, eight-rowed; a white grain and 



cob. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., ^ipk. 75 cts., pk. $1.25. 

 Crosby. Matures after Minnesota; fair-sized ears of good quality. 



Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., Jipk. 75 cts., pk. $1.25. 

 Dreer's Aristocrat. A very delicious Sweet Corn; extra-early; 



ears very large. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., '2pk. 5.1, pk. Si. 75. 

 Early Champion. Very large ears, considering its earliness. Pt. 



15 cts., qt. 25 cts., J^pk. 75 cts., pk. $1.25. 

 Early Evergreen. A week earlier than Stowell Evergreen. Pt. 



15 cts.. qt. 25 cts., Kpk. 75 cts., pk. Si. 25- 



