Sweet Corn 
One pound will plant about 200 hills or 200 feet of row 
Average garden soil is very satisfactory. Sow after the 
ground becomes warm; first planting may generally be made 
about May 15. Continue successive plantings every 2 to 3 
weeks until end of July. Plant 1 to 2 inches deep in hills, 
3 feet apart each way, dropping six kernels to each hill. Thin 
to three plants per hill. With large varieties, make hills 4 feet 
apart each way. May be sown in rows 2 to 4 feet apart, spac¬ 
ing the seed 4 inches apart. When 6 inches high thin to 
stand 8 to 12 inches apart. Hoe frequently, keeping free from 
weeds, and draw soil up to stem. 
Black Mexican. An interesting variety and one of the best 
second-early sorts where tenderness and sweetness are 
desired. The stalks grow about 6^^ feet high, producing 
ears usually 8 inches long and 8-rowed. The dry grain is 
dark bluish black. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^lb. 20 cts.; lb. 35 cts. 
Country Gentleman. This extremely popular variety has a 
small white cob densely packed with irregular rows of very 
long, slender, white “shoe-peg” grains of excellent quality. 
The ears are 7 to 8 inches long, produced on to 7-foot 
stalks. It matures rather late but is excellent. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
J^lb. 20 cts.; Ib. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Forbes Early. This variety has attained great popularity 
among home-gardeners. While not the earliest of all, it is 
the first early white sort that has really good quality. It is 
fine for planting about July 10 for a catch crop before frost, 
after it is too late to plant any but the early sorts. The 5 
to 6-foot stalks bear well-filled 12-rowed ears. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
J^lb. 20 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Golden Bantam. The plant is only 4 to 5 feet high and grows 
so compactly that it may find a place in the smallest garden. 
The yellow ears, though small, are of a most convenient 
size for the table, just right to serve whole. They are filled 
from butt to tip with deep, broad grains of attractive color 
and most delightful flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^lb. 20 cts.; lb. 
35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Golden Sunshine. The finest and earliest yellow Sweet Corn. 
Ears grow 6]/2 inches long, on short stalks, and are at their 
best ten days before Golden Bantam. For flavor. Golden 
Sunshine will change your ideas of quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
^Ib. 20 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. The ears, 7 to 9 inches long and 18- 
rowed, are very white, having deep-set kernels of very fine 
quality, remaining in a green state for a long period. The 
73^-foot stalks mature the ears quite late. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
J^lb. 20 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Whipple’s Yellow. Matures a few days before Golden Ban¬ 
tam and grows ears 7 to 8 inches long and 12- to 16-rowed, 
with often two ears to one stalk. Whipple’s Yellow grows 
quite tall. The eating quality is very excellent. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
^Ib. 20 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Corn Salad 
Two to three ounces will sow 100 feet of row 
Broad-leaved. Hardy little plants forming rosettes of tender, 
edible leaves used as a substitute for lettuce. Grown for 
late fall, winter, and spring use. Sow during August and 
September, in rows 1 foot apart. Cover with ^inch of fine 
soil, pressed firmly to insure good germination. Thin to 
6inches apart. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 60 cts.; lb. $1.85. 
Cress 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row 
Extra Curled or Garden (Pepper Grass). Crisp, pungent 
leaves; finely cut, dwarf, and compact. Used for garnishing. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; }4^h. 65 cts.; Ib. $2. 
Broad-leaved Corn Salad 
Golden Sunshine Sweet Corn 
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