VARIETIES OF MEDIUM LATE MATURITY 
fltAl 800 
Variety 893 has an outstanding record in DeKalb's proving grounds 
and in state yield trials as well, taking first place in official tests in 
southwestern Illinois and southwestern Iowa in 1939. Adapts itself 
to all soils and withstands insects and disease well. Though tall 
stalked, it has proved to stand up well in the wind. 
In last year's experiment fields, this new variety was chosen 
by many farmers as the best of its kind. It is late enough in 
maturity to be used far south in the late 800 zone, where its 
medium height stalks will make it popular on heavy bottom 
lands. Further north in that zone, its extra long ears contribute 
in part to DeKalb 880's tremendous yielding ability. 
DEKALB 891B 
This variety has made its record on the light colored soils of 
the late 800 zone. Its thick stalks of medium height can take 
a lot of abuse from attacks of insects and disease, and still 
produce a good ear of corn of large circumference. The kernels 
of this variety have a peculiar and attractive deep yellow 
color, that is seldom found in other corn varieties. 
DEKALB 
883 
This variety did so well in 
southern Illinois and Indiana 
proving grounds in 1939 that 
a limited quantity was pro¬ 
duced in 1940. Produces a crop 
of good quality on light col¬ 
ored soils of those areas. 
DEKALB 
lOOO 
DeKalb's latest maturing hy¬ 
brid. Can be used with good 
success on the southern fringe 
of the corn belt. Long, well- 
protected ears make high 
yields, and the big stalks of 
DeKalb 1000 stand up well. 
DEKALB 888 
One of the best yielders and "all around" performers of the late 
maturing hybrids. Its long ears are not noticeable in the field 
to the casual observer because they are borne on short shanks, 
many of which never break over to a downward position. This 
variety has tall stalks. Resistant to disease and insects. 
Farmers who wish to get a hybrid variety 
of late enough maturity for maximum yields 
with stalks and ears at a convenient height for harvesting, will 
like this new variety. The ears are very heavy and uniform 
in appearance. Its foliage is dark green. 890 has marked degree 
of insect and disease resistance that sometimes makes the 
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