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Sweet Corn 
Plant from May 1 until July 1 in any good soil in hills, the dwarf 
varieties 3 feet, and the larger varieties 4 feet apart each way. Drop 
six kernels to the hill, cover about 1 inch and thin to four plants 
at the second hoeing. Keep free from weeds, and give frequent 
cultivation. Soaking the seed an hour before planting will hasten its 
sprouting. IA pounds will plant 200 hills, 12 pounds lor an 
acre. % lb. equals 1 pt., IA lbs. equals 1 qt. 
SAVE REPLANTING. Use Crow 
On account ol values which we cannot antici 
Repellent. See page 47. 
pate All Prices in this Catalogue are subject to 
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
ALL VARIETIES. 15 CTS. PER PET. 
Except Where Noted 
EARLY VARIETIES 
Columbia. Extra Early. A very desirable, extra 
early, prolific variety, short stalk averaging two ears 
of excellent flavor. % lb. 25 cts., \A lbs. 45 cts., 6 
lbs. $1.45. 12 lbs. $2.25, 48 lbs. $8.00. 
Golden Bantam. A yellow Sweet Corn; of dis¬ 
tinct flavor; stalks dwarf, setting ears 5 to 7 in. long, 
covered to the tip with 8 rows of golden kernels. % 
lb. 25 cts., lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 
48 lbs. $8.00. 
Golden Sunshine. Dwarf in habit, with ears 7 in. 
long, 12 rows of broad, yellow, sweet kernels; desirable 
and early. % lb. 25 cts., \A lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 
12 lbs. $2.25, 48 lbs. $S.00. 
Whipple’s Early Yellow. A ten and twelve-rowed 
variety maturing a few days after Golden Ban¬ 
tam; largely grown by market gardeners, and consid¬ 
ered very valuable where known. % lb. 25 cts., IA 
lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 48 lbs. $8.00. 
Howling Mob. The ears of Howling Mob meas¬ 
ure 7 to 9 in. in length with 12 to 14 rows of large, 
pearly-white grains. Howling Mob usually produces 
two large ears to a stalk. It is the earliest white 
Sweet Corn of really high quality. % lb. 25 cts., IA 
lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 48 lbs. $8.00. 
Early Golden Giant. It combines all the excellent 
and inimitable qualities of the Golden Bantam, with 
a great increase in the number of rows. It is 12-16 
rowed and frequently produces ears 10 in. long. % lb. 
25 cts., \A lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 
48 lbs. $8.00. 
SECOND-EARLY VARIETIES 
Black Mexican. White when cooked, but black 
when ripe; very tender; highly desirable for family use. 
M lb. 25 cts., W 2 lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 
48 lbs. $8.00. 
Squantum Sugar. Medium late; very prolific; 
sweet and tender; 12 rows; ears of moderate size. M 
lb. 25 cts.. IA lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 
48 lbs. $8.00. 
LATER VARIETIES 
Country Gentleman (Improved Ne Plus Ultra). 
Ready a little before Evergreen; ears medium, with 
very deep, irregular kernels; small cob. Often 3 to 4 
ears on a single stalk. % lb. 25 cts., 1 A lbs. 45 cts., 
6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 48 lbs. $8.00. 
Evergreen. The standard late sort; 6 to 8 ft. high; 
large ears, with 12 to 16 rows of very deep, sweet ker¬ 
nels. Remains a long time in a green state. % lb. 
25 cts., 1A lbs. 45 cts., 6 lbs. $1.45, 12 lbs. $2.25, 48 lbs. 
$ 8 . 00 . 
HYBRIDS and TOP CROSS-VARIETIES 
All varieties, except where noted, 20 cts. per pkt. 
Top Cross Spanish Gold. Early, ready for table in 
74 days. Ears 7" long, 10 to 12 rowed. % lb., 40 cts., 
1 A lbs. 75 cts., 6 lb. $2.25, 12 lbs. $4.00, 48 lbs. $14.50. 
Whipcross 7. Practically the entire heavy yielding 
crop can be picked at the same time ready for table in 
84 davs. % lb. 40 cts., 1 A, lbs. 75 cts., 6 lbs. $2.25, 12 
lbs. $4.00, 48 lbs. $14.50. 
Evergreen Sweet Corn—Unsurpassed sweet large ears late. 
Golden Cross Bantam. Excellent hybrid cross 
from inbred strains, uniform ears and in maturity 10 
to 14 rowed. % lb. 40 cts., 1A lbs. 75 cts., 6 lbs. $2.25, 
12 lbs. $4.00, 48 lbs. $14.50. 
Asgrow Golden Colonel. A late variety maturing 
in 92 days. Ears 7 A" long, irregular kernels of ex¬ 
cellent flavor. Pkt. 25 cts., % lb. 60 cts., 1 y 2 lbs. $1.00, 
6 lbs. $3.50, 12 lbs. $6.50, 48 lbs. $24.00. 
Pop Corn 
White Rice. Recommended as the best general 
purpose variety on account of its keeping better than 
others. Lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $1.00. 
Field Corn 
FLINT AND DENT VARIETIES 
FOR FIELD CULTURE 
Early Canada, Eight-Rowed. An improved strain 
grown locally, maturing in 90 days. In the preparation 
of this corn for seed, each ear is carefully selected and 
is far superior to the ordinary strains. Very heavy 
cropper and averages two ears to stalk, which grows 
large and leafy; makes good fodder. Market price. 
Sweepstakes. The stalks grow rapidly and to a 
good size, producing excellent fodder and an abundant 
crop of ears. Market price. 
Semesan, Jr. 
A Dust disinfectant for preventing and controlling 
the ear rot and stalk rots of sweet and field Corn 
See page 47. 
