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Amber Cream. —This is a medium early variety; 
it is a strong, vigorous grower, reaching six to seven 
feet in height; the ears are about ten inches in 
length and the quality is rich and sugary. When 
used on the table the grains are milky white; the 
“Amber” of its name coming from the ripe seed, 
while the “ Cream ” is evidently an attempt to describe 
its excellent quality. In planting and picking for 
the table, the size of the ears of this variety and of 
Stowell’s Evergreen should be taken into account; 
a dozen ears being nearly equal to two dozen of some 
of the smaller-eared kinds. 
Crosby’s Early Twelve-rowed does not grow 
quite so tall as the Amber Cream, nor are the ears as 
large; although called “ twelve-rowed,” it frequently 
has only ten rows. The great merit of this kind 
is in its excellent quality, it being very sweet and 
juicy, and fully equal to any variety that I have ever 
eaten. It is one of the best sorts to plant after the 
very early kinds. 
Potter’s Excelsior— An excellent medium early 
variety; the ears are of good size, with twelve rows 
of deep grains. It is remarkably sweet and juicy, 
and quite productive, averaging two good ears to a 
stalk. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. —This is, in my opinion, 
the finest variety for late and general planting. It is 
strong-growing and prolific, while the ears are of 
large size and handsome appearance. The quality 
is rich and sweet, while the grains are juicy and 
luscious, w T hen picked at the right stage. To have 
the finest corn of any variety it should be picked in 
