Sterling Seed Corn 
FIELD CORN 
Sterling Seed Corn Is Fire Dried During 
Oct. and Nov. Assuring Vigorous Germination. 
Sterling- Seed Corn is all grown from Northrup, 
King & Co.’s selected private seed stocks, and 
under their personal supervision, then dried by 
their special process to 12 per cent moisture be¬ 
fore cold weather. Northrup, King & Co.’s experi¬ 
ence of about fifty years as seed corn specialists 
has proven to them conclusively that no less care 
in selecting, growing and handling can produce 
seed corn which is of extra dependable value to the ultimate 
consumer. 
When you buy a bag of genuine Sterling Seed Corn you are 
assured of proper early maturity and trueness to variety, as 
well as vigorous germination. The Sterling standard of germi¬ 
nation is 90 per cent or better. 
Evidence that their efforts in producing better seed corn 
are appreciated is shown by the fact that much more Sterling 
Seed Corn is planted in the Northwest every year than of any 
other brand. 
CENTRAL MINNESOTA STRAINS 
Minnesota No. 13. The commanding points of excellence 
which place Minnesota No. 13 Corn at the head of all yellow 
dent varieties for Northern planting are its earliness, enor¬ 
mous yield and adaptability to a great variety of soils and 
climates. Considered by the experiment stations to be the best 
yellow dent corn for Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South 
Dakota. Matures in 90 to 100 days. 
Northwestern Dent. In North Dakota, northern Minnesota 
and in high altitudes this variety can be relied upon to mature 
before any other dent corn. Frequently yields 75 bushels per 
acre and matures in 85 to 90 days. Kernels red with yellowish 
cap. Ears are 7 to 10 inches long and bear 10 to 14 rows. Very 
desirable for late planting or replants. May be sown in check 
rows or drills. Average height stalk, 7 feet, 8 inches. Our seed 
comes from stock bred up to highest standards. 
Rustler White Dent. Early White Dent (14 to 18 rows). For 
early ripening, great yield and compact growth of ears it is 
one of the best; admirably adapted to a northern climate. 
Average height of stalk, 8 feet; average distance base of ear 
from ground, 3 feet 6 inches. 
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA STRAINS 
Early Murdock or Wisconsin No. 13. Suitable for Southern 
Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota. This is a standard 
and well known yellow dent variety in Iowa and southern 
Minnesota. 
It is considered one of the most productive and as early as 
any of the deep-kerneled varieties. It is well established in 
type and is growing in favor with those who know it. It is one 
of the most dependable of the later varieties. It has a stout, 
stiff stalk which stands well in storms, growing 6 to 8 feet 
high. The ears are borne well up on the stalk. It almost in¬ 
variably yields well and with good care and favorable condi¬ 
tions, will give very large crops. Matures in 100 to 110 days. 
No. Mercer Triumph 
Dak. Flint Flint 
Flint 
Long- Minn, 
fellow No. 23 
Flint 
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