Northern Grown Seeds.Plants and Nursery Stock 
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What Constitutes 
Good Seed Corn? 
MINNESOTA GROWN SEED CORN ^ 
TO BE FIRST CLASS, SEED MUST BE — 
1st. Well adapted to the seasonal and soil conditions where it is planted. 
2nd. Grown from productive seed of a productive variety. 
3rd. Well matured and preserved from ripening until planting time in a 
manner that will retain its vigor. 
The average production of corn to the acre in the entire United States is but 26 bush- 
els, yet in practically every section four times that quantity is frequently produced. 
Improvement in the quality of seed is the best and least expensive method of .in- 
creasing the yield per acre. Extract from the United States Dept. of Agriculture 
Farmer's Bulletin No. 145. 
The condition of the Com Crop last year was very serious, while the acreage was about 
the same and the yield as heavy, yet the early frost in the fall, affected the germination of 
the seed, making it very hard for the farmers to get seed of good test and growing qualities. 
The farmer in general, did not foresee these conditions and many were content in follow- 
ing the same old ideas and planting seed corn from the bins without giving it the proper 
test. Disappointment followed, the corn did not grow and the farmers were forced, either 
to replant, or sow grasses or grain, in order to gain a harvest. Those who did foresee the 
conditions, thanks to the good work of the Agricultural Press, which stated the tacts plainly 
and warned the farmers against the planting of untested seed, were luckier, but the farmer 
who gained the best results, who harvested the biggest yields and who acre for acre gained 
better satisfaction than those who were content to follow in the same old way and methods, 
this farmer is the one who procured, Minnesota Grown, Tested Seed Corn, thereby insur- 
ing him of a good crop sure to mature. 
Many people have a mistaken idea in regard to Minnesota, as a corn producing State, yet 
in the future Minnesota is destined to become one of the greatest Com States in the Union. 
Her soil is very fertile, conditions are favorable and there are many different varieties 
which have become acclimated and will mature in our Climate. 
The quality of Minnesota Com isunexcelledand in 1909 her average yield per acre was 
34.8 bushels, exceeding the average yield of Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and South Dakota. 
On the next few pages, space of which is given to the listing and describing of different 
varieties of corn, we wish to call your attention to our Minnesota Grown Stock, feeling con- 
fident that they are in every respect the most desirable varieties for the general planter. We 
especially call your attention to the Pride of Minnesota, as listed on the front cover and to 
the Minnesota No. 1 3, on this folio. These are two splendid vsmeties of Yellow Dent 
Type, which are hard to excel. 
We firmly believe that our Minnesota Grown Corn which is listed in this book, cannot be 
improved upon as a Seed Corn for the general planter. We have used exceptionally good care 
in the cultivation of our Seed Crop this season, and are fully convinced that the seed, such 
as we are now grading for our spring delivery, is equal, if not superior to any corn offered. 
MintlPQnta Nn 11 The ears are of the handsomest appearance bearins le to so rows of bright rich 
iuiuu(iOui.a iiw. yellow smooth wcdccsliaped kernels paclted closely on the cob from butt to tip. 
The ears averase from 8 to 12 inches in leiigti; an.i arc borne usually 2 on a stalk, it thoroashly matures in 89 
to 90 days unuer average condit'ons, without a dc.ibt it is one of the handsomest corns grown and will yield 
more of shelled corn per bush ;l of ears than any corn we have ever seen. The stalks grow to a height of 7 to 
8 feet and being very leafy make excellent and nutritious fodder, we know that this stock of corn is one of the 
best and most valuable of any we have ever handled because with its earliness. enormous productive 
ness and adaptability to a great "aricty of soils and climates makes it the corn for the farmers to grow. 
As our stock of this 
extra good variety 
is limited for this 
season we wish to 
impress upon pur- 
chasers the import- 
ance of ordering 
early, as when our 
supply is gone it 
will be impossible 
for us to fill further 
orders. VVcshall be 
pleased to send you 1 
sample ear of 
this corn for lOc 
•postpaid. 
Lb. 25c, postpaid: 
pk. 75e, bu. $2.50. 
5 bu. $2.25 per bu.; 
10 bu. $2.00 per bu. 
Sold only In sealed 
bags. 
Minnesota No. 13 
From a photograph 
Sliowing cross section— note 
the depth of kernel 
showing tip 
