HYBRID CORNS 
Hybrid Corn is, as a rule, the union of two inbreds or else an 
inbred and a straight variety. The production of inbreds means 
hand pollination of an ear by pollen from its own tassels. A cross 
of an inbred on a straight variety (or top crossing) results in a 
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product of high yield, even maturity and uniform ear formation. 
Hybrid Corn is not just another variety, but varies between 
strains as much as ordinary corn does. It is replacing old corn 
varieties like the automobile has replaced the horse and buggy. 
Selection of the severest sort is carried on from five to eight 
years. So long as the corn is kept pure, the inbred or cross will 
reproduce exactly as its parents and extreme uniformity is apparent. 
There are imitations of Hybrids and Crosses offered that are 
not true products. Dealers should beware of the purchase of Hybrid 
Corn from unknown sources. The best guarantee of dependability 
is the reputation of the firm offering the same. 
Hybrid Sweet Corns are listed on page 11. Hybrid Seed Corn 
on page 39. 
