M ichelVs Sugar Corn , all selected pure strains 
Golden Cross Bantam Sugar Corn 
MICHELL’S SELECTED SUGAR CORN 
Mais (Fr.) Mais (Ger.) Grano Turco (Ital.) 
One pound will plant about 150 hills; 12 to 15 pounds, an acre 
Plant once a week from the time the ground is permanently warm until July 15, 6 to 8 grains in a hill 3 feet apart each way, and thin 
out when 4 inches high to 3 or 4 plants to the hill, or plant in rows 3 feet apart and thin out so the plants stand 1 foot apart. Early va¬ 
rieties should be planted for a late crop to be sure of maturity. 
Prices quoted on Sugar Corn are prepaid in quantities up to 5 pounds to the First and Second Zones; for other Zones, see 
Parcel Post Table on page 1. Larger quantities shipped at purchaser’s expense 
Early Varieties 
Adams Extra Early. Medium-sized ears; 
pure white grains, not entirely sweet. Pkt. 
10c; 20c. per J^Ib.; Ib. 30c.; 55c. per 2 lbs.; 
5 lbs. 11.00; $1.70 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. 
$3.75. 
Early Mayflower. Slightly earlier than 
Golden Bantam. Ears long and well filled 
for an early Corn. Grains tender and of 
excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per J^Ib.; 
Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 
per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Golden Bantam. While yellow in color this 
is one of the sweetest and earliest varieties. 
Ears medium size; kernels tender and de¬ 
licious. We recommend it very highly for 
the home-garden. Pkt. 10c.; 25c. per J.^Ib.; 
Ib. 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.50; $2.80 
per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $6.25. 
Golden Cross Bantam. A new disease- 
resistant variety. This hybrid of the 
Bantam type is earlier and grows much 
larger stalks than the regular Bantam 
strain. Ears are 7 to 8 inches long, with 
12 to 14 rows of fair-sized kernels. The 
best of the yellow varieties developed 
up to the present time. Ready for use 
in about 86 days from planting. Pkt. 
15c.; 35c. per J^Ib.; Ib. 60c.; $1.15 per 
2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $2.50; $4.50 per 10 lbs.; 
25 lbs. $10.00. 
Golden Giant. Ears about 11 inches long, 
well filled out from butt to tip with deep 
golden yellow grains. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per 
J<jlb.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; 
$2.30 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Golden Sunshine. Especially desirable for 
its extreme earliness, maturing 7 to 10 
days before Golden Bantam. Dwarfer in 
habit. Ears 6J4 inches long with 12 rows 
of broad, yellow, sweet grains. Pkt. 10c.; 
25c. per 3-2lb.; Ib. 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 
5 lbs. $1.50; $2.80 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. 
$6.25. 
Whipple’s Early Yellow. Produces a large 
ear of exceptional quality. A fine Corn 
for the garden and commercial growers as 
well. Stalks large, often producing two 
marketable ears 8 to 9 inches long with 
14 rows of broad, deep kernels. Pkt. 10c.; 
20c. per J^Ib.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 
5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. 
$5.25. 
Medium Varieties 
Bantam Evergreen. A yellow variety noted 
for its excellent qualities. It is much larger 
than Golden Bantam and claimed to be 
more productive and much earlier. An 
excellent variety for mid- and Iate-season 
planting. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per J^Ib.; lb. 35c.; 
65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 per 
10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Black Mexican. The grains of this medium- 
early variety cook white when young and 
a violet shade on the outside when older, 
but are good in both stages. Ears medium 
size. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per Jalb.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. 
per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 per 10 lbs.; 
25 lbs. $5.25. 
Early Evergreen. Closely allied to Stowell’s 
Evergreen in shape and flavor, but ripens 
about 10 days earlier. Large, well-shaped 
ears, with deep grains. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per 
J^Ib.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; 
$2.30 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Howling Mob. A fine sort for the market 
gardener, as well as for home use. Might 
be classed worm-proof, since the husk 
covers the ear completely. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. 
per Yi Ib.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. 
$1.25; $2.30 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Kendel’s Early Giant. Large, very cy¬ 
lindrical ears, with deep, well-flavored 
extra-sweet grains. An ideal sort for the 
first and last planting. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. 
per k£Ib.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. 
$1.25; $2.30 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Michell’s Delicious. An excellent variety, 
stock of which has been reselected each 
year. The ears are well filled, medium in 
size and mature after the early varieties. 
Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per HIb.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. 
per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 per 10 lbs.; 
25 lbs. $5.25. 
Philadelphia Favorite. A grand variety of 
Pennsylvania origin and marketed in 
Philadelphia and vicinity for a number of 
years. Stalks 4J4 to 5 feet high and often 
produce 2 nice ears, averaging 8 to 9 inches 
in length. Kernels pearly white and de¬ 
liciously sweet. Matures in 75 to 78 days, 
depending on location. Pkt. 10c.; 25c. 
per 341b.; Ib. 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 Jbs. 
$1.50; $2.80 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $6.25. 
Stabler’s Extra Early. This is the standard 
sort for the home-garden. The large ears 
are well covered with even grains which 
cook pure white and are very tender. Pkt. 
10c.; 20c. per J^Ib.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 
5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Late Varieties 
Country Gentleman. A distinct sort, with 
deep, fine grains irregularly placed on the 
cob. In sweetness it is unapproached. 
Ears large. A very productive and de¬ 
sirable variety. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per Yifh .; 
Ib. 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 
per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Little Gem or Shoe Peg (Ne Plus Ultra). 
This variety is closely allied to Country 
Gentleman. Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per Jf>Ib.; lb. 
35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 
per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $5.25. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. The best late Corn 
grown. Ears extra large, and produced in 
abundance. Its sweetness is unexcelled. 
Pkt. 10c.; 20c. per HH>.; Ib. 35c.; 65c. 
per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.25; $2.30 per 10 lbs.; 
25 lbs. $5.25. 
Popular Collection—Choicest 
Sugar Corn 
Golden Bantam. Early. 
Howling Mob. Early. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. Late. 
Plant every two weeks, in rotation as 
given. Specially priced as follows: 1 pkt. 
of each for 25c.; 1 Ib. of each for 90c., 
postpaid. 
Pop Corn (Shelled) 
Queen’s Golden. Pops white. 
Snowflake. 
Lb. 20c. (by Parcel Post, 30c.); 55c. for 
3 lbs. (by Parcel Post, 70c.). 
Corn-Poppers 
Made of the best-quality wire. Price in¬ 
cludes handle and lid. 1-qt. size 25c.; 2-qt. 
size 50c. 
CORN SALAD • Fetticus 
Mache Ronde (Fr.) Ackersalat (Ger.) 
This is principally sown for a supply of 
greens during winter and early spring 
months. Sow thinly in drills, early in the 
spring or during August and September. 
When cold weather approaches, cover with 
a litter of leaves or long manure or straw; 
upon the approach of spring the covering 
can be taken off entirely. 
Large-leaved, Round-seeded. Pkt. 10c.; 
15c. per oz.; J^Ib. 45c.; $1.35 per Ib. 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa 
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