Gold Standard Learning 
Johnson ('ounty White 
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 ears. It is a heavy yielder of both grain ami fodder 
and is extensively used in some sections. Matures in about 85 to 
90 days. For prices see colored pages. 
Yellow Varieties 
KKID’S YELLOW DENT. — Among the many excellent varie- 
ties of Yellow 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 1G rows. The cob carries a large amount of corn, often 
shelling 88 per cent or better. Matures in about 100 days. For 
prices see colored pages. 
GOLD STANDARD LEANING. — One of the oldest of the yel- 
low varieties 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 yellow and does not become as 
flinty as most yellow varieties. The cob is red and of medium 
size. The ears are from 9 to 11 inches in length and from 7 
to 8 Inches in circumference. Stalks from 10 to It feet high 
and large amount of foliage. Matures early. For prices see 
colored pages. 
IOWA GOLD MINE.— This is a Yellow Dent variety that is 
grown extensively 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 Towa Silver Mine, as 
is Its earliness, size of ear and productiveness. 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 he proportionately greater. For prices see colored 
on ges. 
PRIDE OF THE NORTH. — The earliest of all Yellow Dent 
Corn, maturing from 85 to 90 days. The ears are from 7 to 8 
inches long with small cob and kernel. Color is bright orange. 
70 pounds of ears will make 62 pounds of shelled corn. On good 
soil it is capable of producing four or five good stalks to the 
hill, inanv of which will hear two ears each. Good results can 
be obtained from planting in drills, as the stalks are small and 
do not require as much room as the large growing sorts. If for 
anv 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. For prices see 
°°ST k\ VTBER K Y 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 will deep grains and 
small cob. 7 to 8 Inches In circumference, and 9 to 12 Invites 
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. For prices see colored 
pages. 
BLOODY BCTCIIER.— An early corn, making a good yield and frequently us ^ a j/ n °, 
varies from a light to a deep red. nearly black. Ears from 0 to 11 Inches long .11 to I rows • J 
ana sometimes nuite rough. This oorn is not much bothered by worms or birds. For prices see colored page*. 
