STATE CERTIFIED 
Missouri ADAPTED Hybrid Seed Corn 
CERTIFIED and SEALED by Missouri Com Growers Association 
Varieties Recommended by Missouri College of Agriculture 
Certified MISSOURI HYBRID No. 8 
Especially for the southern 3 / 4 of the state and from tests in extreme southeast Missouri, should 
do well in western Kentucky and northern Arkansas. This hybrid released for production in 1934 
• vV on °' seed of an y significance until 1938. Has been tested 5 years and shows 
MORE THAN 35 ^ INCREASE OVER OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES for the five-yeai 
Has exceptionally good stalk and root system, giving excellent resistance to lodging. Mostly 
one-ear. Ears large and well filled, longest maturity of Missouri hybrids. Recommended by 
M, “°“ n experiment station as best hybrid for Missouri. Does well on upland soils but 
medium height t0 bottom l an d s - Stalks large, medium height, ears large, and at 
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MISSOURI HYBRD No. 47 
This hybrid is very similar to the famous Illinois 960 except that it does not grow so tall. 
Probably best adapted to northern half or two^thirds of Missouri. No tests in Iowa or Illinois. 
Five to seven days later than Illinois 960. Stands up well, somewhat large stalk. 
Certified and recommended by Missouri College of Agriculture as a satisfactory Earlier Matur¬ 
ing Variety. Its similarity in pedigree to Illinois 960, along with good showing in 1937 yield 
tests placed it among the better hybrids for Missouri. 
IOWA HYBRID No. 13 
Adapted to northern half of Missouri and southern half of Iowa. Released for commercial 
production in 1934. This hybrid is of medium to less than average height, tends somewhat 
toward being two-eared. Stands up very well. Iowa 13 seems to be more drought and heat 
resistant than most hybrids, being one of the best in this respect in trials in 1934 and again ir 
1936. Tested in southern Iowa 7 years, shows 30% increase over open pollinated for 7-year 
period. .Yields recorded in Iowa as high as 118.99 bushels per acre. This corn is not flinty 
has a good root system and abundant foliage as well as yield, making this a good hybrid for 
ensilage purposes. 
ILLINOIS HYBRID No. 960 
(Certified by the Illinois Crop Improvement Assn.) 
Adapted to nearly all of Missouri, southern Iowa, northern Kentucky, southern two-thirds 
Illinois. Probably the most widely adapted hybrid in present production. 
A hybrid of medium early maturity. Tends to two ears. Grows somewhat taller than many 
hybrids. Has good strong stalk, although the stalk is not as large as some hybrids. Good root 
system, and stands up well. 
In soil adaptation tests in Illinois in 1936, Illinois 960 ranked first on soils of low, medium, 
and high fertility, showing an adaptability to soil as well as climatic variation. 
Shows 28% increase over open pollinated for 3-year average. Good resistance to drought, 
giving good yields in 1936. 
Why Plant Mo. State Certified Seed? 
So many private brands are being offered, each grower claiming this or that, it’s hard to 
know what to believe. . The varieties of hybrid corn that we are offering have been thoroughly 
tested by the Missouri College of Agriculture for all-round performance such as increased 
yields, drought, wind and disease resistance, better roots, stronger stalks, and above all 
adaptability. By buying Missouri State Certified Seed you can know positively that you are 
getting hybrids that are proven superior by your own college station. 
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