“/ thought I was saving when I planted cheap seeds.” 
ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA 
SWEET CORN 
Sow iVi pounds to 200 bills; 12 pounds for an acre. Ya pound equals 1 pint; 1% pounds equal 1 quart 
Golden Cross Bantam. A cross of two inbred Bantams 
developed at the Purdue Experiment Station, it is a 
midseason hybrid, typically 4 to 8 days later than 
Golden Bantam. Stalks average 6 feet in height and 
are sturdy and straight, and under favorable condi¬ 
tions two ears are usually produced on each stalk. 
The ears are about 8 inches long and have 10 to 14 
rows of kernels. This hybrid is noted especially for 
its resistance to Stewart’s disease and for the re¬ 
markable uniformity of its ears. Tests conducted 
over a period of three years in 23 states show that 
Golden Cross Bantam will give an average of 26 per 
cent greater yield of marketable ears than Golden 
Bantam. %lb. 30c: ib. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. $1.80; 
10 lbs. or more at 33o per lb. 
Silver Cross Hybrid Batam. This is the variety of corn 
that we passed out samples last season and which has 
made a name for itself. A very sweet white corn, 
maturity 82 days, length of ears 6 inches long 12 
to 14 rows—vei-y high in sugar content the most out¬ 
standing white sweet corn of the Hybrid class. %lb. 
30c: lb. 50c: 2 lbs. 90c ; 5 lbs. $1.80; 10 lbs. or more 
at 33c per lb. 
Soo-Bred Hybrid Corn. An outstanding variety of 
Yellow hybrid sweet corn. Maturity of 84 days, 14 to 
16 rows, 7 Vi inches in length of ears. Excellent for 
DRY WEA'THER—Very high in sugar contents. All 
America Variety, 1935 'Trials. Vilb. 30c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 
90c; 5 lbs. $1.80; 10 lbs. or more at 33c per lb. 
Golden Bantam. America’s favorite Sweet Corn. One 
of the sweetest Sweet Corns in existence. Has a rich, 
sweet and buttery flavor. Can be sown a week before 
any other variety. Ears are 5 to 6 inches long and 
closely set with deep, broad, luscious, golden yellow 
kernels. Vipt, 10c; pt. 15c: Qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus 
$7.50. 
Golden Sunshine. An early yellow variety having splen 
did ears of excellent quality and flavor. 10-12 rowed 
height of stalk 5 to 6 feet. Length of ear 6 Vi to ' 
inches. Planting to eating stage 76 days. Vipt. 10c 
pt. 15c: qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Gill’s Early Golden Market. An early golden variety 
producing ears 9 inches long, with 12 or 14 rows 
Grains large, sweet, of excellent quality. Two weeks 
earlier than Golden Bantam. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c 
qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Golden Country Gentleman (Shoe Peg). Very produc 
tive, and one of the sweetest of sweet corns. Mid 
season variety with ears 7 to 8 inches long and irregu 
lar kernels. Lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 60c; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 
lbs. $2.25. 
Golden Evergreen. Best and sweetest sugar com of 
the late varieties. Better than Golden Bantam, a 
cross of Golden Bantam and Stowell’s Evergreen re¬ 
taining the quality of the Bantam and remarkable ten¬ 
derness; V4 pt. lOc; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; 
bus. $7.50. 
Whipple’s Early Yellow. Deservedly popular as a large eared second 
early sort, for home and market garden. Stalk sturdy and erect, 
ears 12 to 14 rowed. Strong husks, well fllled at tips. Kernels 
golden yellow, fairly deep, sweet and of good flavor. Stalks 6 Vi 
to 7 feet tall—ears 7 to 7 Vi inches long. Days from planting to 
eating stage, 84. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Golden Giant. Cross between Golden Bantam and Howling Mob. 
Matures a week after Golden Bantam. Delicious. Vipt. 10c; pt. 
15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Dwarf Extra-early Adams. This is not a Sweet or Sugar Corn, and 
the distinction should be kept carefully in mind. However, it is 
of good flavor, quite sweet and tender when young. Vipt. 10c; 
pt. 15c; qt. 20c; pk. $1.50; bus. $5.50. 
Early Surprise. An outstanding early white sort. It surpasses others 
in ear size combined with extreme earliness. Very desirable for 
market gardeners for the earliest markets. Ears 8 to 12 rowed, 
well protected with strong husks. Stalks 4 Vi to 5 feet tall—ears 
6 Vi to 7 inches long. Days from planting to eating stage, 72. Vipt. 
15c: pt. 25c; qt. 40c: pk. $2.50; bus. $8.50. 
Whipple’s Early White Sweet Corn. Stalks 5 to 6 feet high, of vigor¬ 
ous growth, with ears produced about 3 feet from the ground, often 
two to the stalk. Ears about 8 inches long, rather blocky in form, 
16- to 18- and often 20-rowed. fllled to the end with rather narrow, 
deep, wedge-shaped grains of pearly whiteness when green, with 
high sugar content. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c: qt. 30c: pk. $2.00; bus. 
$7.50. 
Early Evergreen. Resembles Stowell’s Evergreen but 
ready for use much earlier and remains in good condi¬ 
tion equally as long. Ears grow to a good size— 
nearly 7 inches long, Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c: qt. 30c: 
pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
White Evergreen. This is a splendid white main-crop 
Sweet Cora for market use and home gardens. ’The 
ears are large, closely set with pearly white grains of 
rich and luscious flavor. It is a heavy yielder. Has 
larger ears and is earlier maturing than Stowell’s 
Evergreen. Our stock is particularly flne. Vipt. 10c; 
pt. 15c: qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, usually 
with 16 to 18 rows of long, slender grains, entirely 
free from glaze. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c: qt. 30c: pk. 
$2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Kendel’s Euly Giant. A second early variety, several 
days earlier than Crosby. Ears average seven inches 
in length, thick through, with ten or more rows of 
large grains of rich, sugary flavor. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c; 
qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Howling Mob. Ears 7 to 9 inches long, closely set with 
12 to 14 rows of large, pearly white, very sweet grains. 
The earliest choice white Com. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c; 
qt. 30c: pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Early Mamm oth. A late ripening second-early variety. 
The ears are of large size, tapering well toward the 
point; kernels large and very sweet. Vipt. 10c; 
pt. 15c: qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Late Mammoth. A large-eared variety, maturing after 
Stowell’s Evergreen. Vipx. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c: 
pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Country Gentleman (Shoe-Peg). Very productive mid¬ 
season variety with ears 7 to 8 inches long and irreg¬ 
ularly arranged kernels. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; 
pk. $2.00; bus. $7.50. 
Black Mexican. Rightly popular for home and market 
garden use. Ears 8 rowed. Kernels tender, very 
sweet, white at eating stage, changing to blue black 
at maturity. Height of stalk 6 feet. Length of ears 
7 to 7 Vi inches. Prom planting to eating stage, 88 
days. Vipt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bus. 
$7.50. 
POP CORN 
Whipple’s Yellow 
Monarch White Bice. This 
Vilb. 15c: lb. 25c: 5 lbs. 
is the best Pop Corn for home or market. Select ears. 
$1.05; 10 lbs. $1.95. 
Queen’s Golden. Stalks grow 6 feet high, with large ears produced in abundance. It 
pops perfectly white and a single kernel will expand to a diameter of nearly 1 inch, 
Vilb. 15c: lb. 25c: 5 lbs. $1.05; 10 lbs. $1.95. 
CORN SALAD 
Large Seeded, Large Leaved. This is a small, quick growing salad 
plant for late fall, winter, and spring use. The leaves are used 
as a substitute for lettuce and spinach. During August or Sep¬ 
tember sow the seed in shallow drills about 1 foot apart, covering 
with about V4 inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. On the approach 
of severe cold weather, cover with straw. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
V41b. 45c: lb. $1.20. 
DANDELION 
Sow early in 
apart; thin to 5 
the next spring. 
spring, in very^ warm, rich soil, in drills 18 inches 
inches and cultivate well; they will be fit for cutting 
When grown for the roots, sow in September and 
cultivate well during the fall and the following summer; the roots 
will be fit to dig in October. 
Improved Broad Leaved. Unsurpassed in thickness of leaf and deep 
green color. It is compact and forms an upright regular tuft at 
the center. This cabbaging sort is much superior to the common 
or uncultivated dandelion. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; V4 Ib. $1.40; V4 lb. 
$2.60; lb. $4.75. 
CELERIAC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 
Giant Prague. Boots of good size, round, smooth, with small tops. 
Pkt. 5c: V4oz. 10c; V^oz. 15c: ttz, 25c; V41b. 76c; lb. $2.50. 
CHICORY 
Witloof, French Endive. Sow in May or June in drills; thin out or 
transplant 6 inches apart. Cultivate the same as endive. In the 
fall, hill up, to blanch the bases of the leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c: 
Vilb. 75c: V^lb. $1.15; lb. $2.00. 
COLLARDS 
Georgia. Produces a great quantity of large, succulent, cabbagelike 
leaves which make delicious greens. Extensively grown in place 
of cabbage in sections where the latter does not develop heads on 
account of hot weather. Three feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 ozs. 25c; 
V^lb. 40c: lb. 65c. 
KOHLRABI 
The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above the 
ground. It is tender and excellent when used before being 
fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and 
turnips. Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in 
spring as possible in rows 1 % feet apart and when well 
established thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Plantings 
at intervals of 10 days will give a succession until hot weather, 
when they fail to grow well. Plantings made the latter part 
of July for fall use. 
Early White Vienna, An early, smooth, white, medium-sized variety 
having few leaves. Ready for use in about 10 weeks. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 20c; 4 oz. 65c; hi lb. 90c; lb. $1.65. 
Early Purple Vienna. Later than Early White Vienna. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 20c; 4 oz. 65c; hi lb. 90c; lb. $1.65. 
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