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STATE CERTIFIED 



Improved Hybrids 
For Bumper Yields 
There is a big difference in Hybrids. They 
must prove by tests and yields that they are 
superior. Our Improved Hybrids are past the 
experimental stage. It requires expert knowl- 
edge and intense personal Supervision to pro- 
duce the best foundation stocks. Better sin- 
gle crosses, purer inbreds, better detasseling, 
better drying and processing mean better Im- 
proved Hybrid Corn. Our Hybrids are devel- 
oped under these regulations. 
State Certification 
A Hybrid to be certified must show a combined 
superiority of 25% in yield and lodging resistance 
of stalk over the average open pollinated corn in 
state yield contests for at least 2 to 5 years pre- 
ceding certification. When you buy State Certified 
Hybrid, you are sure of getting the genuine State 
Originated Hybrid Corn. We sell State Certified 
Hybrids because they are Safe, sure and depend- 
able. The original seed stock is ‘Approved. It 
-is produced under State supervision. If there is 
anything wrong with the seed stock, isolation, de- 
tasseling, moisture content or germination, it can t 
be certified. It must also germinate 90% strong 
or better. 
Buy Blue Tag Certified Hybrids 
That Blue Certification Tag on the bag proves 
it is grown according to state specifications. — It 
has not been rushed into production for private 
profit. Buy Blue Tag Certified Hybrids, because 
they have a record of proven per- 
formance. It is seed of 
high strong ger- 
mination. 
American’s 
Superior Hybrids 
ieldi iti ybrid Corn va- 
The heavy yielding qualities of a good Hybric 
riety depends on the inbreds that are used to produce it. You can pie 
the same variety of Hybrid Corn obtained from different growers fei 
still get a difference in yield. When you order our Superior, Certified Bent Be 
you get the factors of quality, explained above. Sometimes 3 out of 4 of the paras Hh Pose 
State Certified Hybrids are used in Hybrids sold by private producers under their ow er 
Why pay them $7.50 to $8.50 per bushel for a Hybrid produced from most of the same i 
used in the State Certified Hybrids. . 

A State Certified Hybrid 
of Medium Maturity - 
It was originated by the Iowa Eyx- 
periment Station, Is widely grown in 
that state. Also in Illinois, Indiana 
and Ohio, except in far northe 
of these states. Ts adapted for part 
of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and 
parts on east. Best Hybrid for a 
wide range territory. In Tlinois 
Towa 939 established yields in the 
north central part of the state of 107 
bushels total yield per acre at one 
station, It showed higher resistance 
against lodging in al] tests. Has 
shown as high as 45% ‘ 
State Certified and State 
Originated 
High Points on Illinois 960 
i tability. 
wide range of adap y 
A top ranking Hybrid in Cee eee trad: 
ields of 123.9 bu. per acre are Mi widely 
Better than 100 bu. per acre in sever 
tests. > ‘ cia and 
erst producer on soils of high, mediu 
ow productivity. a) i 
ad Frets made show Illinois a ha be 
distinctive and outstanding va Bee Ae 
Reterom north central Illinois thru ce 7 Med a 
Os vast thru Indiana and sed ens Eee 
: th as Missouri, it ranks hig apse 
Hyb id that we know of is cine by pape ass 
Re rerritary We consider it good for § 
i rest Virginia. : 
Sees in ee it ranked first among all 
mn part 
al class in three 
; sriment we ‘Ganghihed increase in yield over 
Hybrids in 45 feo ylald’ of 108.49 bushels in bit: open pollinated in central Iowa. 
tests. It gave a Stet ree fn binges cs ears. Kernels have slight 
Se lars recommends it for the centr ood oth in the side. Are broad and of 
See ‘ 500d depth. <A softer corn than , 
of the State. extensive tests have brids. Has strong root, most Hys 
ieee Benes vests Illinois 960 has 
2 for 1ree 4 < Dy rd ; reas 
Ree TEA yields of 4123.9 pushels Det Lahr 
ES Tt grows somewhat taller inser nes Ape 
d has a greater tendency to Bay ye oe 
om btalk, We do not recommenc 
pe , 
i is 960 
i i is. Buy Hilinols 
ing north of Joliet, Tllino ite a 
i sprid for larger J 11.* Round 
price -Flat Grains, $6.50 bu; 
Grains, $4.50 bu. 
|! and stalks. More 
universally grown in Ohio 
Hybrid. That shows the 
adaptability. We have man 
Iowa 939, Try it this year 
a booster, 
Price—Flat Graing 1941 
wz Ss, f +0 ~ 
bu.; Round Grains, $4.90 Dine $5.50 
than any other 
wide range of 
y testimonials on 
and you will be 

