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Iowa Silver Mine 
HICKORY KING.— An old and well-known white variety. Short ears 
with the largest grains and smallest cobs known. The stalks grow from 
six to eight feet high and have from two to three cars. It is heavy 
yielder of both grain and fodder and is extensively used in some sections. 
Matures in about 85 to 90 days. 
Yellow Varieties 
REID'S YELLOW DENT. — Among the many excellent varieties of Yel- 
low Corn grown in the corn belt, Reid’s Yellow Dent stands among the 
best of all yellow varieties. It is extensively used by stock feeders. The 
color is a rich yellow, closely packed and very deep grains, which entirely 
cover the butts and tips of the cob. Grains slightly rough and dented 
on the top. Stalks of good height, with one or two ears, 10 to 12 inches 
long and 14 to 16 rows. The cob carries a large amount of corn, often 
shelling 88 per cent or better. Matures in about 100 days. 
GOLD STANDARD LEAMING. — One of the oldest of the yellow vari- 
eties known. It is a general favorite with stock raisers on account of its 
large yield of grain and for fodder and ensilage. The grain is light yel- 
low and does not become as flinty as most other yellow varieties. The 
cob is red and of medium size. The ears are from 9 to 1 1 inches in 
length and from 7 to 8 inches in circumference. Stalks from 10 to 12 
feet high and large amount of foliage. Matures early. 
IOWA GOLD MINE. — This is a Yellow Dent variety that is grown ex- 
tensively throughout the United States, and by many is claimed to be 
the best of all yellow varieties. The habit of growth and appearance is 
the same as Iowa Silver Mine, as is its carliness, size of car and pro- 
ductiveness. The grain is of a bright golden color, hence its name; very 
small cob which dries out nearly as soon as it ripens. The stalk bears 
from one to two good ears which are 8 to 10 inches long. It matures 
90 to 100 days. This is the corn for thin land, on rich land the yield 
will be proportionately greater. 
PRIDE OF THE NORTH. — The earliest of all Yellow Dent Corn, ma- 
turing from 85 to 90 days. The cars are from 7 to 8 inches long with 
small cob and kernel. Color is bright orange, 70 pounds of cars will 
make 62 pounds of shelled corn. On good soil it is capable of producing 
four or five good stalks to the hill, many of which will bear two ears 
each. Good results can be obtained from planting in drills, as the stalks 
arc small and do not require as much room as the large growing sorts. 
If for any reason you cannot plant your corn at the proper time, Pride 
of the North may save the day, as it matures from 20 to 30 days earlier 
than the large ear varieties. 
STRAWBERRY or CALICO CORN. — A very old variety very popular 
with stock feeders. It is a combination of colors — red, white and yellow. 
The ears are large with deep grains and small cob. 7 to 8 inches in. cir- 
cumference, and 9 to 12 inches long. It is rich in protein. Matures in 
about 100 days. A bad ear in a field of Calico is a rarity. Load for 
load, Calico will outweigh any other corn we know of. 
BLOODY BUTCHER. — An early corn, making a good yield and frequently used for replanting. The color varies 
from a light to a deep red, nearly black. Ears from 9 to 11 inches long, 16 to 20 rows. Grains dented and some- 
times quite rough. This corn is not much bothered by worms or birds. 
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