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ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C 
GARDEN AND SUGAR CORN 
CULTURE —Corn thrives best in a rich, warm, well manur¬ 
ed soil, that has been deeply and thoroughly worked before 
planting. To secure bumper crops use commercial fertilizer 
in addition to stable manure. Plant the early varieties the 
last of March or early April; sweet corns are tender and 
should not be planted till the ground is thoroughly warm, 
otherwise they are liable to rot. 
Plant at intervals of about two weeks apart, so as to have 
a succession of roasting ears throughout the season. This 
method is also a protection in case the first plantings are 
lost. Continue plantings through July and into August, if 
season is favorable, for late roasting ears. 
If planted in rows, make the rows three to four feet apart 
and place the seed twelve to sixteen inches apart in the row, 
covering one inch deep with fine soil firmly pressed down. 
If planted in hills, make the hills for the early varieties 
three feet apart each way and plant four to six kernels to 
the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be three and 
one-half to four feet apart each way. Hoe frequently and 
when six inches high thin so as to leave three or four plants 
in the hill. Give frequent and thorough but shallow culti¬ 
vation until the tassels appear. One pound will plant 100 
hills ; 10 to 12 lbs. plants an acre. 
NO. 54. ADAMS EXTRA EARLY—(60 Days). —Not a 
sugar corn, but a good small roasting ear largely grown for 
very early use, being hardy, standing early planting and the 
thick, hardy husks not only protect the ear from cold, but 
prevent the entrance of the corn worm. For extra early 
roasting ears this is the variety to plant, but will not pro¬ 
duce a big, showy ear. Postpaid, y 2 lb. 20c; lb. 30e; 
2 lbs. 50c ; 5 lbs. $1.00. Not prepaid, lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 85c 
NO. 53. BLACK MEXICAN—(75 Days).—The ripe grains 
are bluish-black, but are remarkably white in roasting ear 
state. In tenderness and fine quality none can surpass it. 
The ears, usually eight rowed, are about eight inches long 
and are less subject to attack by worms than most early 
sweet corns. For family use we recommend it highly to 
follow the first early varieties. 
Postpaid, l /2 lb. 20c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.05. 
Not prepaid, ]A lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 85c. 
NO. 55. IMPROVED LARGE ADAMS—(70 Days).—This 
is also a hardy corn about two weeks later than Adams 
Extra Early, but much bigger and better. The stout stalks 
grow to 7 ft. in height, bearing one or two large or medium 
sized ears, which are well filled with fine white grain that 
is of excellent quality if pulled at the proper stage. Not a 
true sugar corn, but an excellent roasting ear. 
Postpaid, y 2 lb. 20c ; lb. 30c ; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
Not prepaid, lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 85c. 
NO. 56. GOLDEN GIANT—(75 Days).—Gold¬ 
en Giant is a cross of Golden Bantam and Howl¬ 
ing Mob, and has all the fine qualities of its par¬ 
ents with the additional advantages of being 
about double the size of Golden Bantam and only 
a few days later. The cob is small and carries 
14 to 18 straight rows of long, deep, thick orange 
colored grains that cover the entire cob. The 
shuck covers the tip completely, protecting the ear 
from worms and birds. 
Postpaid, y 2 lb. 20c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 
5 lbs. $1.05. Not prepaid y 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 
5 lbs. 85c. 
NO. 57. TUCKER’S FAVORITE—(65 Days).— 
For a second early corn to follow Adams Early, 
or for late planting to mature early, this is a 
good sort. It is a white corn, with good depth 
of grain, tender and sweet, and makes most de¬ 
sirable size for roasting ears. It makes an ex¬ 
cellent field corn to follow potatoes and other 
early crops and in addition to being an excellent 
roasting ear, makes fine meal. Not a true sugar 
corn, but one of the favorite roasting ears. 
Postpaid y 2 lb. 20c ; lb. 20c ; 2 lbs. 50c ; 5 lbs. $1. 
Not prepaid, lb.20c; 5 lbs. 85c. 
NO. 60. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN—(80 Days). 
—The leading midseason variety and a very popu¬ 
lar and satisfactory corn for this section. The 
ears are 7 to 8 inches long, cob small, white and 
densely covered with long, slender, white grains 
without row formation. The stalk grow 6% to 7 
feet high, bearing two to three ears. A good 
yielder, and keeps in good condition a long time. 
Postpaid, y 2 lb. 20c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 
5 lbs. $1.15. Not prepaid, y 2 lb. 15c; lbs. 25c; 
’ 5 lbs. $1.00. 
NO. 59. HOWLING MOB—(75 Days).—A big 
eared medium early corn with the sweet flavor of 
the late varieties. Stalks usually bear two ears 
7 to 9 inches long with 12 to 14 rows of pearly 
white grains. The shock entends well over the 
tip and protects it from the worm so destructive 
to early sweet corn. 
Postpaid, y 2 lb. 20c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 
5 lbs. $1.15. Not prepaid, y 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 
5 lbs. $1.00. 
NO. 61. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN — (80 
Days.)—The standard main crop sweet corn, more 
extensively planted than any other variety, being 
the general favorite for the home garden and 
market for late use. If planted at the same time 
with earliest kinds, it will keep the table sup¬ 
plied until October. The stalks grow about 7% 
feet high, bearing an abundance of ears 8 to 9 
inches long, sixteen to eighteen rowed with very 
deep, sweet white grains of delicious flavor, re¬ 
maining a long time in good cooking condition. 
Postpaid, y 2 lb. 25c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 
5 lbs. $1.15. 
Not prepaid, y 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
NO. 58. GOLDEN BANTAM—(70 Days).— 
This is the earliest of the true sweet corns. For 
sweetness and richness of flavor it has no equal. 
It is hardy, a vigorous grower, an early maturing 
variety of very dwarf growth and can, therefore, 
be planted closer than other sorts and through a 
longer range of season. The cob is small but fills 
out nicely with large, deep, cream-colored kernels, 
which turn to yellow when ready for the table. 
Each stalk bears two or three well filled ears, six 
to seven inches in length and eight rowed. 
Postpaid, l / 2 lb. 20c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 
5 lbs. $1.15. Not prepaid, y 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 
5 lbs. $1.00. 
