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EXTRA CHOICE VARIETIES OF SWEET CORN 
Ford’s Early Sweet Corn 
FORD’S SOUND SWEET CORN 
For a good many years we have been specially interested 
in developing new varieties of Sweet Corn. A good many 
experiments have been made, and from all of these we 
have retained four sorts that we can recommend to all our 
friends—Ford’s Early, Ford’s Golden Sugar, Ford’s Nectar 
and Ford’s Improved Mammoth. These four Sweet Corns 
will keep your table supplied from early summer until late 
September, or even into October. 
Sweet Corn should be planted from May 1 to July 1, In 
hills 3 to 4 feet apart each way, 5 kernels to a hill, or In 
drills, covering an inch deep. When the plants are 4 to 6 
inches tall, pull out all but two or three. Cultivate frequently. 
One pound of seed will plant about 200 hills; 12 pounds 
for an acre. As there is no legal weight for Sweet Corn, 
we quote it by the pound. Different varieties vary in weight 
per measured bushel, from 40 to 48 pounds. 
Prices on corn in 10 lb. lots or nnder include postage. If 
to go by express or called for at onr store, deduct 5c from 
Vz lb., 10c from lb., 14c from 3 lbs., 18c from 5 lbs., 28c from 
10 lbs. 
SEMESAN JR. will prevent root rot, smut and other fungus 
diseases of corn either Sweet or Field varieties. You 
treat the seed before planting, it usually pays to use it. 
As it is a poison it cannot be mailed, y* lb. 60c, lb. $1.75 
5 lbs. $8.00, 25 lbs. $37.50. 
Ffirlv Ready for use in 60 to 65 days after 
^ 0 *-j • planting. Scores of our customers who 
know this variety say that it surpasses all other early 
white Sweet Corns in quality. The ears are from 8 to 10 
inches long, and contain 8 rows of pure white kernels, 
which are large and extra deep for an early Corn. The 
stalks grow 5 to 6 feet high, can be planted more thickly 
than most varieties, and frequently produce two ears to the 
stalk. On account of Its earliness, size and quality. It is 
unsurpassed by any variety for home use or market pur¬ 
poses. Many of our market-garden customers practically 
monopolize the early trade in Sweet Corn by growing 
Ford’s Early. It very frequently sells for 50c per doz. 
on the early market. If the seed is planted at intervals 
of about two weeks through the season, Ford’s Early will 
furnish a succession of Sweet Corn until frost kills the 
plants. See illustration at the left. Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 17c, 
lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 71c, 5 lbs. $1.08, 10 lbs. $1.98, prepaid. Not 
prepaid 12 lbs. $2.04, 50 lbs. $7.50, 100 lbs. $14.00. 
The ff rande8t ot second-early Sweet Corns. 
1 ^ • Nectar was originated by Mr. Hamilton De- 
Graw, of New York, in 1906; it is a cross between Malak- 
hoff and White Evergreen. It is unusually productive. It 
is very hardy and will stand more wet and cold weather 
without rotting in the ground than many early varieties. 
The stalks grow from 6 to 7 feet high, and many of them 
produce two large ears. There are usually 12 or 14 rows of 
very deep, pure white kernels, resembling Stowell’s Ever¬ 
green. For market-gardening this is the best second early 
variety to follow Ford’s Early. The ears will remain in 
good condition for some time after they are ready for the 
table. Price same as Ford’s Early. 
Ford’s Golden Sugar. 2', h ,w, n ,'n w t h C e or wh 1 ft, a E "°e" 
green and Golden Bantam. In 1915 we offered it for sale 
for the first time and it has given excellent satisfaction to 
those who have grown it. It is sufficient to say that of all 
the yellow Sweet Corns you will like this the best. The 
stalk grows 6 to 7 feet tall; ears are of good size, larger 
than Golden Bantam, and mature a little later than that 
variety. Thus it would be classed as a medium late variety. 
It is of a rich golden color, and our customers say it is 
the finest flavored yellow Sweet Corn they have grown. 
Prices same as Ford’s Early. 
FORD’S IMPROVED MAMMOTH 
A late all-round, every purpose variety. For 
market, for canning, drying, or other home uses, 
the quality is unexcelled. If the seed is not planted 
too thickly the stalks will usually produce two 
ears each. The ears are large, medium thick, 
remaining good for table use for some time after 
maturity. Price same as Ford’s Early. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. White, very sweet. 
Matures just before Evergreen. Kernels set ir¬ 
regularly on the cob. This is an old standby, 
of which we have a decidedly fine strain. Price 
same as Ford’s Early. 
rinlHpn Opm The Earliest Yellow Va- 
VJU1UC11 VJCIII* riety. A week earlier than 
Golden Sunshine and two weeks earlier than 
Golden Bantam. Ears about same size as 
Bantam and of excellent quality. Stalks small 
so that it may be planted closer together than 
many varieties. Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 3 
lbs. 83c, 5 lbs. $1.28, 10 lbs. $2.38, prepaid. Not 
prepaid, 12 lbs. $2.40, 50 lbs. $9.50, 100 lbs. $18.00. 
BLACK MEXICAN. Many of our customers con¬ 
sider this the best of the medium-season Sweet 
Corns, cob of medium size; kernels black; very 
sweet. Price same as Ford’s Early. 
Discounts on Orders: 2% on $25.00; 3% on $50.00; 4% on $100.00 
