R.B. BUCHANAN SEED CQ g gfe g MEMPHIS,TENNESSEE. 
BUCHANAN’S BIG BLUE GRAIN MEXICAN JUNE 
1134—Mexican June (65 to 85 days)—Original was handed down by the 
American Indian—it is very much like Squaw or Indian Corn grown 
by Mexicans, Indians and those farmers of the very dry farming lands 
of our Southwest. Forty-one years ago, when I began selling this 
(original) Mexican June, I spoke and wrote of it as the last excuse for 
corn, it would make some com planted in July, followed by severe 
drouth, when all other corns would fail. Realizing that this was a 
very unprofitable crop for the Middle South, I began about 15 years ago 
to have growers improve this variety by crossing it with Tennessee 
Champion White Dent, in an endeavor to retain the drouth-resisting 
qualities of the original Mexican June and producing the larger ear 
of the White Dent. 
During 1933 and 1934 we could not supply the demand for this com, 
and I want everyone who can supply seed for 1937 crop from corn 
bought of us, to write; in selecting your seed, try and select all ears 
7 to 9 inches long containing blue grains; also those ears containing all 
blue grains; mail samples now. 
This com has proved its worth for planting after June 1st up to 
July 15th. In 1933 some planted up to August 15th for late roasting 
ears, which it makes in 65 days. Our average killing frost date at 
Memphis is November 4th (U. S. Weather Bureau report). 
Ears 8 to 9 inches long, grains short to medium, cobs medium in size, 
and while usually white, red cobs are often found. Ears have mostly 
white grains, but dark blue and red grains often appear, sometimes 
only one to three to the ear. This apparent mixture of color is peculiar 
to many varieties of Mexican corn. Mexican June also makes fine 
“roasting” ears for use right up to frost. 
It is a great drouth resister and usually, if there is enough moisture 
to sprout the seed, a crop is assured. If wanted mostly for forage or 
ensilage, plant in April or May. Early planting makes stalks 12 to 15 
feet high, leaves 4 to 6 feet long. 
Price— Yz gal., 45c; 1 gal., 70c; peck, $1.20; Yz bu., $2.25 
1136— MOSBY’S PROLIFIC (120 Days)—The most prolific corn in 
existence; the stalks are tall, bearing 3 to 5 fine ears. The grains are 
long, set close to a small white cob, very uniform in shape, well filled. 
It has good roots and will withstand storms better than any other 
prolific sort. Price— Yz gal., 45c; 1 gal., 70c; peck, $1.20; Yz bu., $2.25 
1137— NORTH CAROLINA (120 Days)—Our grower of this variety of 
corn lives in Shelby County, Tennessee; has grown no other com for 
years. He has bred this com to a medium stalk, producing 4 to 6 ears. 
This com will stand in the field after maturing, through rain, storms 
and snow, and deteriorates less than any variety of com grown today. 
Price— Yz gal., 45c; 1 gal., 70c; peck, $1.20; Yz bu., $2.25 
1144—BUCHANAN’S (JARVIS) GOLDEN PROLIFIC—A yellow pro¬ 
lific corn with husk covering the ears so completely and tightly that 
it is practically impossible for any bird or weevil to get to the corn in 
the field. It is the hardest grained and makes the most solid ear of any 
yellow com that we know, with the exception of the Cuban Yellow 
Flint. It resists drouth remarkably well, produces two good medium- 
size ears to the stalk and is in great demand on the Memphis market for 
roasting ears. Price— Yz gal., 45c; 1 gal., 70c; peck, $1.20; Yz bu., $2.25 
1139—TENNESSEE YELLOW DENT (90 Days)—My most popular vari¬ 
ety of yellow field corn, produces a medium stalk with two good ears 
of uniform size and shape, 8 to 10 inches long, with 14 to 18 straight 
rows of yellow kernels on a medium-sized red cob, and ears are well 
filled out over tip. Tennessee Yellow Dent is often called drouth 
resister, as it will produce more corn on our thin uplands during a 
drouth year than any other known corn. 
Price— Yz gal., 45c; 1 gal., 70c; peck, $1.20; Yz bu., $2.25 
All Prices on This Page Post Paid 
Prices Not Prepaid—See Yellow Price List Enclosed 
All Com Post Paid Through Third Zone 
Buchanan’s Golden Prolific Corn 
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Buchanan’s Native Grown Big Blue Grain Mexican June 
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