Ross’ Selected Seed Corn 
Pure Strains thot are true ta type, thoraughly recleaned 
and af highest germinatian 
Improved Learning 
The True Improved Learning which we offer is a pure, 
fixed, and distinct variety, having been bred for earli¬ 
ness of maturity, size, shape and color, also for the 
amount of grain that each ear will produce. It ranks as 
one of the early dent corns, has a very heavy stalk, grow¬ 
ing 12 to 13 feet high and very leafy. The ears are 8 to 
10 inches long, filled with medium sized but deep 
kernels. Pk., 60c; bu., $2.15; 10 bus. or over, $2.05 
per bu. 
Early Smoky Dent 
A Dent Corn That Can be Grown in This Latitude for 
Grain 
It is a very hardy grower and prolific yielder for so 
early a corn. This corn has nice leafy stalks, averaging 
8 feet in height, which very often yield 2 nice ears, 
measuring 8 to 10 inches in length, well filled with a 
good sound kernel of a dark red shade, tipped with pure 
white, making it a very handsome corn in appearance. 
Vz pk., 40c; pk., 70c; bu., $2.50. 
Sweet Fodder 
Unexcelled for cutting green and feeding to stock 
It should be included in all soiling schedules. 10 lbs., 
90c; 100 lbs., $7.00. 
Worcester County SweepstoKes 
Worcester County Sweepstakes 
It is a big yellow Dent Corn, stalks very large, 1 Vi 
to 2 inches in diameter, growing 12 to 15 feet high, 
foliage is long, broad and heavy, starting well down to 
the ground with an abundance of leaves and praduces 
15 to 25 tons per acre. It will mature in from 75 to 100 
days in this latitude when ready for the silo, carries an 
exceptionally heavy crop of ears in the milk stage, mak¬ 
ing the variety ideal for this purpose. Vz pk., 40c; pk. 
70c; bu., $2.50; 10 bus. or over, $2.40 per bu. 
Westbranch Sweepstakes 
One of the finest for silage, the stalks grow 10^ to 12 
feet high and are completely covered with leaves. The 
ears are 12 to 15 inches long and 14 to 18 rows. The 
color is yellow shaded with red. Mature in 100 days. 
Vz pk., 40c; pk., 70c; bu., $2.50; 10 bus. or over, $2.40 
per bu. 
Early Canada Flint 
Improved strain. This strain is in most respects 
identical with the original, but the ears are longer and 
stalks are of slightly larger growth. Ears of the original 
are about 6 inches in length while of this strain they are 
2 inches longer, and of similar or nearly identical strains 
known as Early Greenfield, Deerfield and Connecticut 
Valley, ears are often 9 inches or longer. Vz pk., 45c; 
pk., 80c; bu., $3.00. 
Ross' Hybrid Sweepstakes 
A hybrid obtained by combining different inbred strains 
of Dent Corn. It makes a quick vigorous growth, pro¬ 
ducing the maximum amount of feed possible in a short 
season. Its tall, thick stocky stalks stand up in storms 
that blow other varieties down. Leaves wide, close to¬ 
gether and stay green after the ears ripen. It has yielded 
as high as 29 tons of silage per acre here in New Eng¬ 
land. Vz pk., 85c; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.15. 
Longfellow Flint 
This, for a long time, has been very popular in south¬ 
ern New England. Ears are 8 -rowed and of remarkable 
length—12 to 14 inches, with occasionally one 15 
inches. Stalks are considerably taller than the Improved 
Canada, but not so large but that they make excellent 
and easily handled dry stover. Vz pk., 45c; pk., 80c; 
bu., $3.00. 
Sweet or Sugar Corn 
1 lb. will plant about 200 hills, 10 to 12 lbs. to the acre. 
We deliver free in the United States, all Bulbs, Vegetable and Flower Seeds, at prices listed in this catalog. See inside front cover. 
Warm weather, rich soil and moderate moisture are the best for Corn but a satisfactory crop can be grown in any garden if the 
soil is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. Sweet Corn seed is disposed to rot if planted in cold weather, so planting should 
be governed with this in mind. Seeds may be planted in either rows or hills. If planted in rows they should be spaced from 21/2 to 4 
feet opart, depending on the height of the variety. Seeds should be dropped at the rate of five or six to the foot, and covered about 
2 inches deep. If planting in hills, drop 5 or 6 seeds per hill and space the hills 3 feet apart each way. When plants ore 4 or 5 inches 
tall, thin to 8 to 12 inches apart and keep well hoed until the ears are set. 
To have the finest Sweet Corn it must be picked in just the right condition, that is, when the skin of the grain breaks at the 
slightest puncture. It will be of inferior quality if it is either a few days too old or too young. 
Yellow Varieties 
GOLDEN BANTAM. A favorite with all who have grown 
it. The most famous Sweet Corn in the world today. It 
is the richest and sweetest of all varieties of Sweet 
Corn. Golden Bantam is dwarf, the stalks ore usually 
5 to 6 feet high, and the foliage is short, allowing it 
to stand closer t5gether in the small garden and thus 
produce a large crop on a small area. We recommend 
planting Golden Bantam every ten days during the 
planting season and you will be assured of a contin¬ 
uous supply of the best Sweet Corn. Pkt., 15c; lb., 25e; 
2 lbs. 45c; 10 lbs., or over, 20c per lb. 
GOLDEN SUNSHINE. The earliest of the Golden Bantam 
type, maturing a week or ten days earlier than that 
variety; more dwarf in habit than Bantam, with ears 
61/2 inches long, containing 12 rows of broad, yellow, 
sweet grain; especially desirable for its extreme earli¬ 
ness. Pkt., 15c; lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs. or over 
20c per lb. 
EARLY SMOKY DENT RIPENS IN NEW ENGLAND 
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