it demonstrated its ability to withstand Stewart's Disease in splen¬ 
did fashion. An outstanding hybrid for the southern third of the 
Corn Belt. 
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FUNK'S HYBRID G-125 
ADAPTATION: Ideally suited for Region 5 and Region 6. com¬ 
paring in maturity with the open-pollinated varieties usually 
planted in this area. 
CHARACTERISTICS: A top yielding, strong-stalked, vigorous 
growing type that has given excellent satisfaction wherever used. 
Drought, chinch bug, rootworm and Stewart's Disease resistance con¬ 
tribute to its excellent performance record under varying conditions. 
One of the highest ranking hybrids in official South Central and 
Southern Illinois yield tests in 1938. 
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FUNK'S HYBRID G-135 
ADAPTATION: Full season in maturity for early planting in 
Region 5 and medium to full season in Region 6. 
CHARACTERISTICS: This single-eared hybrid is noted for its 
excellent stalk quality and its ability to stand up under chinch bug 
outbreaks and epidemics of Stewart's Disease and Diplodia stalk rot. 
Its rich golden yellow ears are a joy to harvest. G-135 has demon¬ 
strated successful performance from Maryland to Kansas. 
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FUNK'S HYBRID G-527W (White) 
)APTATION: Full season for Region 5, medium maturity for 
Region 6. It compares with the open-pollinated white varieties 
commonly grown in Region 5 and is somewhat earlier than some 
of the extremely late white open-pollinated varieties grown in 
Region 6. 
CHARACTERISTICS: Medium rough, large ear, tall growing 
white hybrid adapted to either the lower fertility levels or the 
more productive soils. It stands up well, has been a top yielder 
wherever tried in the south central and southern corn belt. A new 
hybrid which has been thoroughly tested over a wide range of 
conditions. 
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FUNK'S HYBRID G-566W (White) 
ADAPTATION: Full season for Region 5, medium maturity for 
Region 6. It compares with the open-pollinated white varieties 
commonly grown in Region 5 and is somewhat earlier than some of 
the extremely late white open-pollinated varieties grown in 
Region 6. 
CHARACTERISTICS: Here is a white hybrid with excellent 
chinch bug resistance so commonly needed in the south central 
corn belt if satisfactory performance is to be attained. Single 
eared and large eared, it corresponds with the farmers' ideal of 
white corn for this region. It stands up well and has excellent heat 
and drought resistance. 
There are also available in very limited quantities 
new 
G" Hybrids G-100, G-80, G-84, G-130 and G-133. 
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MEN OF EXPERIENCE 
“Gene" Funk is a pioneer in corn improve¬ 
ment—starting his work 'way back in 1902 
and shipping his first commercial hybrid in 
1916, Mr. Funk has made this slogan famous, 
“You Get the Best Hybrid First From Funk." 
Dr. J. R. Holbert, head of Funk's Corn Breed¬ 
ing Staff and nationally known originator of 
more successful hybrids than any other man. 
is constantly developing “G" Hybrid strains 
for better performance. 
Funk's “G" Hybrids are profitable for you 
because they are dependable. Plant “G" 
Hybrids on your farm—get higher yield, finer 
grain quality, superior standability. Grow 
the hybrid that stands up against adverse 
conditions. 
FUNK BROS. SEED CO. 
BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 
