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MINNESOTA GROWN SEED CORN 
What Constitutes 
Good Seed Corn? 
"Doubling the Yield per Acre" 
Is the problem we are all up against. We have in a 
measure solved the problem by introducing and perfecting 
varieties such as will be found on the pages which follow. 
The progressive farmer is the man who is far-seeing enough 
to realize the folly of inbreeding and planting inferior seed 
corn. 
Agricultural Papers thoroughout the country advocate the 
planting of nothing but seed of QUALITY. Thus we take 
the opportutity of warning you against the planting of none 
but tested and northern grown seed corn. The first cost 
may be a few cents more but that cost will be returned ten-fold 
at harvest time. 
— To be First Class, Seed must be 
I st. 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 
bushels, yet in practically every section, four times that quantity is produced. Improvement l 
in the quality of seed is the best and least expensive method of increasing the yield per 
acre. Extract from the United States, Dept. of Agriculture, Farmer's Bulletin No. 1 45. 
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 Corn States in 
the Union. Her soil is very fertle, conditions are favorible and there are many different 
varieties which have become acclimated and will mature in our climate 
The quality of Minnesota Corn is unexcelled and in 1909 her average yield per 
acre was 34.8 bushels, exceeding the average of Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebarska 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 confident that they are in every respect the most desirable varieties for the general 
planter. We especially call your attention to the Pride of Minnesota and to Minnesota 
No. 13. These ase two splendid varieties of Yellow Dent Type which are hard to excel 
We firmly beleive that our Minnesota Grown Corn which is listed in this book 
cannot be improved upon as a Seed Corn for the general planter; as same is hardier, 
matures earlier and is better able to withstand the most adverse conditions of the ordinary 
season. 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 equaly, if not superior to any corn offered. 
Minnesota No. 13 
From a photograph 
MinnPQf»ta Nfl 13 Tnc ears are of t,lc ll! >ndsomest appearance bearing 16 to 20 rows of bright, rich 
raiii.Houiu u. yellow, smooth wedge shaped kernels packed closely on the cob from butt to tip. 
The ears average from 8 to 12 inches in length and are born usually 2 on a stalk, it thoroughly matures in 8« 
to BO days under average conditions, without a doubt it is one of the handsomest corns grown. 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 tbe best and most valuable of any we have ever handled because with its carliness. 
enormous productiveness and adaptability to a great variety 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 purchasers the importance of ordering early, as when our supply is gone it will be impossible for us to 
fill further orders. Weshall be pleased to send you one sample earof this corn for 10c postpaid. 
Lb. 25c postpaid; pk. 75c, bu. $2.50. 5 bu. $2.25 per bu: 10 bu. $2.00 per bu. Sold only in sealed bags 
