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Sweet Corn is one of the most satisfactory vegetables for the home garden and one of the most profitable for the market 
! gardener. Plant the seed, after all danger of frost has passed, in rows 2 to 4 ft. apart, and space the seed 3 to 4 in. apart 
in the row; or plant in hills 3 to 4 ft. apart. Cover with 1 to 2 in. of fine soil. For a continuous supply, sow varieties which 
will mature in succession, and also make succession sowings every 10 to 14 days up to July 1. One lb. of seed spaced by 
hand will give 500 ft. of row; 10 lbs. are needed to plant one acre. The extra-early (EE) varieties of Sweet Corn mature 
I in 72 to 80 days. The early (E) varieties mature in 82 to 84 days. The midseason (M) varieties require 85 to 90 days and 
the late (L) varieties 95 days. 
306 The Burpee 0 
Burpee’s Golden Bantam 
(EE) An outstanding early, yellow Sweet Corn that is not only larger than the 
famous Burpee’s Golden Bantam but also matures fully 10 days earlier. A big 
attractive ear, 7 in. long and XY in. thick—a good size for eating from the cob. 
Large, broad, deep, rich golden yellow kernels. Grows 5 to 6 Y ft. tall and as a 
rule produces two ears to a stalk. Pkt. 15?!; V 2 lb. 25?!; Ib. 45?!; 2 lbs. 85c!; 
5 lbs. $1.55; 10 lbs. or more @ 29?! per lb. 
326 Golden Sunshine 
(EE) The ears are 7 in. long and about 
1 Yi in. thick at the bottom. They are 
closely set with attractive golden yellow 
kernels. Grows 4J4 to 5 ft. stalks, many 
carrying two ears. Pkt. 10?f; V 2 lb. 25?!; 
lb. 40?!; 2 lbs. 70?!; 5 lbs. $1.30; 
10 lbs. or more @ 24?! per lb. 
341 Gill’s Early 
Golden Market 
(EE) A most outstanding development of 
the yellow kernel type. It is a fine Corn, 
indeed, with ears 7 in. long, containing 12 
or 14 rows of large, sweet, creamy yellow 
kernels. Stalks grow 4 to 5 feet tall. 
Matures a week ahead of Golden Bantam. 
Pkt. 10?!; 1/2 lb. 25?!; lb. 40c!; 
2 lbs. 70?!; 5 lbs. $1.30; 
10 lbs. or more @ 24?! per lb. 
320 Marcross 39 (New)o 
(E) The earliest Wilt-Resistant yellow 
hybrid top cross Sweet Corn, producing 
deep, golden yellow kernels 5 days earlier 
than Golden Bantam. The ears are 6 to 
7 in. long with 12 to 14 rows of large 
sweet kernels. Grows 5 to 6 ft. high with 
ears placed well up on the strong stalks, 
making it easy to pick. Should prove very 
popular with both the market and home 
gardeners. Pkt. 15?!; V 2 lb. 30?!; 
lb. 50?!; 2 lbs. 95?!; 5 lbs. $2.15; 
10 lbs. or more @ 40?! per lb. 
329 Golden Giant 
(M) This is a cross between Burpee’s 
Golden Bantam and Burpee's Howling 
Mob. Golden Giant matures about a 
week after Golden Bantam and produces 
ears 8 in. long set with 12 or 14 rows of 
luscious creamy yellow kernels. Grows 
5 Y to 6 ft. stalks. Pkt. 10?!; */2 lb. 20?!; 
lb. 35?!; 2 lbs. 60?!; 5 lbs. $1.25; 
10 lbs. or more @22?! per lb. 
309 Golden Cross 
Bantam O 
(M) Bred for wilt-resistance, high yield 
and superlative quality, and the result of 
crossing Purdue 39 and Purdue 51. Grows 
6 to 6K ft. high. Fine ears with 10 to 
14 rows of light, golden kernels. Pkt. 15?!; 
l/ 2 lb. 30?!; lb. 50?!; 2 lbs. 90?!; 
5 lbs. 1.80; 10 lbs. or more @ 33?! per lb. 
301 Burpee’s Golden Bantam 0 
(EE) Deservedly America’s favorite Sweet Corn. Handy size ears, 5 tc 
6 in. long, with broad, deep golden yellow kernels containing an abund¬ 
ance of juicy, sweet pulp. The plants grow 5 to 6 ft. tall and bear one 
or two ears each. Golden Bantam is hardier than most other varieties 
and for that reason the seed can be planted a week earlier. Whether 
grown for home or market, it cannot be excelled. Pkt. lOjzf; Vfc lb. 25^; 
lb. 40d; 2 lbs. 70^; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. or more @ 22^ per lb. 
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