SEEDS THAT GROW BETTER 
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EARLY YELLOW VARIETIES 
GOLDEN BANTAM 
(5 to 5^’ Height of Stalk, 6 to 6£" Length of Ear, 
80 Days from Planting to Eating Stage) 
Introduced "by W. Atlee Burpee Company. The best known and most favor - 
ably known of all the yellow varieties* Stalks often have 2 ears* Ears 
8 rowed; kernels broad, with tender hull, sweet, and of exceptionally 
fine flavor. Used widely for home gardens, by truckers, and for can¬ 
ning. 
GOLDEN GEM OR NUGGET 
(4 to 4^ 1 Height of Stalk, 6" Length of Ear, 
71 Days from Planting to Eating Stage) 
Developed by Prof. A. F. Yeager and introduced by the North Dakota Agri¬ 
cultural Experiment Station* The earliest yellow variety; very dwarf, 
but with rather small ear; very valuable to the market gardener in 
reaching the earliest market. Stalks frequently bear 2 ears; ears 8 
rowed. Kernels deep yellow, tender, exceptionally sweet, and of good 
flavor. 
GOLDEN SUNSHINE 
(5 to 5-^’ Height of Stalk, 6^ to 7” Length of Ear, 
76 Days from Planting to Eating Stage) 
An early yellow variety with good sized ear, particularly desirable for 
market garden use. Four to five days earlier than Golden Bantam. Ears 
10 to 12 rowed. Kernels medium broad, golden yellow, sweet, tender and 
of good flavor. 
SPANISH GOLD 
(5 to 6' Height of Stalk, 6 to 7" Length of Ear, 
72 Days from Planting to Eating Stage) 
An extra early yellow variety developed by Dr* D. F. Jones, and in¬ 
troduced by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in 1931- 
For home garden and first early market. Stalks slender, frequently 
bearing 2 and 3 ears; ears well filled to the tips. Kernels bright 
golden yellow, plump, sweet, tender, and of good quality. 
INTERMEDIATE YELLOW VARIETIES 
BARDEN'S WONDER BANTAM 
(5^ to 6' Height of Stalk, 6-|- to 7£" Length of Ear, 
82 Days from Planting to Eating Stage) 
Introduced by C. S.. Clark & Sons* A desirable second early variety 
with somewhat larger ear and slightly taller stalk than regular Golden 
Bantam* Ears 8 rowed* Kernels broad, tender, sweet, of good flavor- 
desirable for home and market gardens* 
GOLDEN BANTAM, IMPROVED 10-14 ROWED 
(5£ to 6’ Height of Stalk, 6 to 6^" Length of Ear, 
84 Days from Planting to Eating Stage) 
A selection from the original strain of Golden Bantam resulting in a 
larger ear with more rows and greater productivity. Ears 10 to 14 row¬ 
ed, uniform and attractive. Kernels golden yellow, medium wide, deep, 
sweet, and of fine flavor; remain tender longer than regular Golden 
Bantam. Particularly desirable for canners.and market gardeners. 
