Michell's Sugar Corn, the finest of selected pure strains 

MICHELL’S SELECTED SUGAR CORN 
Mais (Fr.) 
Mars (Ger.) 
Grano Turco (Ital.) 
One pound will plant about 150 hills; 12 to 15 pounds, an acre 
Plant once a week from the time the ground is permanently warm until July 15, 6 to 8 
‘grains in a hill 3 feet apart each way, and thin out when 4 inches high to 3 or 4 plants to the 
hill, or plant in rows 3 feet apart and thin out so the plants stand 1 foot apart. Early varieties 
should be planted for a late crop to be sure of maturity. 
Prices quoted on Sugar Corn are prepaid in quantities up to 5 pounds to the First and Second 
Zones; for other Zones, see Parcel Post Table on page 1. 
Larger 
quantities shipped at purchaser’s expense 
Early Varieties 
Golden Bantam. While yellow in color this 
is one of the sweetest and earliest varieties. 
Ears medium size; kernels tender and de- 
liclous. We recommend it very highly for 
the home-garden. Pkt. 10c.; WIb. 25c.; 
Ib. 40c.; 2 Ibs. 65c.; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Golden Giant. Ears about 11 inches long, 
well filled out from butt to tip with deep 
golden yellow grains. Pkt. 10c.; 4b. 30c.; 
Ib. 45c.; 2 Ibs. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $1.60. 
Golden Sunshine. Matures 7 to 10 days 
before Golden Bantam. Dwarf habit. Ears 
61% inches Iong with 12 rows of broad, yel- 
low, sweet grains. Pkt. 10c.; 4lb. 30c.; 
Ib. 45c.; 2 Ibs. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $1.60. 
Whipple’s Early Yellow. Produces a large 
ear of exceptional quality. Stalks large, 
often producing two marketable ears 8 to 
9 inches long with 14 rows of broad, deep 
kernels. Pkt. 10c.; Mlb. 25c.; Ib. 40c.; 
2 Ibs. 65c.; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Medium Varieties 
Bantam Evergreen. A yellow variety much 
larger than Golden Bantam and claimed to 
be more productive and much earlier. An 
excellent variety for mid- and late-season 
planting. Pkt. 10c.; 14Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.; 
2 Ibs. 65c.; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Black Mexican. The grains of this medium- 
early variety cook white when young and 
a violet shade on the outside when older, 
but are good in both stages. Ears medium 
size. Pkt. 10c.; Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45c.; 2 Ibs. 
75c.; 5 Ibs. $1.60. 
Early Evergreen. Resembles Stowell’s 
Evergreen, but ripens 10 days earlier. 
Large, well-shaped ears, with deep grains. 
Pkt. 10c.; 4b. 25c.; Ib. 45c.; 2 Ibs. 75c.; 
5 Ibs. $1.60. 
Howling Mob. Fine for the market gar- 
dener, as well as for home use. Might be 
classed worm-proof, since the husk covers 
the ear completely. Pkt. 10c.; 4lb. 25c.; 
Ib. 40c.; 2 Ibs. 65c.; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Kendel’s Early Giant. Large, very cy- 
Iindrical ears, with deep, extra-sweet 
grains. An ideal sort for the first and last 
planting. Pkt. 10c.; 14Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45c.; 
2 Ibs. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $1.60. 
Stabler’s Extra Early. Standard sort for 
home-gardens. The large ears are wel 
covered with tender grains which cook pure 
white. Pkt. 10c.; lb. 25c.; Ib. 40c.; 
2 Ibs. 65c.; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Late Varieties 
Country Gentleman. A distinct sort, with 
deep, fine grains irregularly placed on the 
cob. In sweetness It is unapproached. 
Ears large. Pkt. 10c.; 4Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.; 
2 Ibs. 65c.; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. The best Iate Corn 
grown. Ears extra large, and produced in 
abundance. Its sweetness is unexcelled. 
Pkt. 10c.; %Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.; 2 Ibs. 65c.; 
5 Ibs. $1.50. 




Hybrid Sweet Corn 
Alphagold. (60 days.) A very fine Corn of 
outstanding quality. Four days earlier 
than Golden Bantam and generally twice 
as productive, the attractive 8-inch, 12- 
rowed ears command a premium on the 
market. We have never seen its equal, 
and it holds this fine quality two to three 
days longer than other Corns. Pkt. 15c.; 
Velb. 35c.; Ib. 60c.; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 5 Ibs. $2.50. 
Aristogold. (83 days.) Very satisfactory. 
It is tender, exceptionally well flavored, 
and produces a heavy crop. Pkt. 15c.; 
Yelb. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 2 Ibs. 90c. 
Aristogold Bantam Evergreen. (87 days.) 
This is the biggest yellow Sweet Corn which 
can be classed in the high-quality group. 
Ears are 16 to 18-rowed, 9 to 10 inches 
long, with clean stalks 8 to 9 feet tall. It 
has yielded as much as ten tons of snapped 
ears per acre under good conditions and is 
resistant to ear worm, smut, and hot 
weather. Pkt. 15c.; 144lb. 40c.; Ib. 70c.; 
2 Ibs. $1.30; 5 Ibs. $3.00. 
Carmelcross. (75 days.) A new develop- 
ment by the Connecticut Agricultural 
Experiment Station, and recommended for 
the northeastern states. Ears average 12 
rows. Resembles Marcross but is later in 
maturing. Excellent quality. Pkt. 15c.; 
YéIb. 35c.; Ib. 60c.; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 5 Ibs. $2.50. 
Golden Cross Bantam. This hybrid of the 
Bantam type grows much larger stalks 
than the regular Bantam strain. Ears are 
7 to 8 inches long, with 12 to 14 rows of 
fair-sized kernels. Ready for use in about 
86 days from planting. Pkt. 15c.; Wb. 
A0c.; Ib. 70c.; 2 Ibs. $1.30; 5 Ibs. $3.00. 
Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen Corn. (93 
days.) Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen is 
recommended for the main and lIate crop. 
Compared with the open-pollinated type it 
makes a better root growth, a sturdier 
stalk, is disease-resistant. Plant Hybrid 
Stowell’s Evergreen for your main crop. 
Pkt. 15c.; %Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 
5 Ibs. $2.50. 
Lincoln. 1942 Winner Bronze Medal. 
Tastiest ear of Corn grown today. De- 
veloped for home and market gardens. 
Stalks sturdy, highly resistant to 
Stewart’s disease. Ears 12 or 14-rowed, 
well filled at tips; kernels golden yellow, 
of medium length and good flavor. 
Very prolific. See Front Cover. Pkt. 
15c.; Y%lb. 50c.; 2 Ibs. $1.70. 
Marcross. (70 days.) Stalks short but 
sturdy, highly resistant to Stewart’s 
disease. Ears long, plump, abruptly ta- 
pered at tips, 10 to 14-rowed, with light 
cream-yellow, medium-broad_ kernels of 
good quality. Pkt. 15c.; M4%lb. 30c.; Ib. 
55c.; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.25. 
Silver Cross Bantam. (82 days.) Breeders 
said it couldn’t be done, but this snowy 
white counterpart of Golden Cross Ban- 
tam brings all the quality, flavor, and ten- 
derness of the fancy yellow Corns into the 
white class for the first time. The heavy 
12 to 14-rowed ears are somewhat larger 
than Golden Cross type and the 7 to 8-foot 
stalks are exceptionally clean and free 
from suckers. Pkt. 20c.; 4b. 50c.; Ib. 90c.; 
2 Ibs. $1.60; 5 Ibs. $3.50. 



Golden Cross 
Bantam Sweet Corn 
HYBRID SWEET CORN, continued 
Spancross. (66 days.) Stalk of medium 
height. Ear well filled, uniform, attractive, 
having 10 to 14 rows of golden yellow ker- 
nels of good quality. Pkt. 15c.; M%lb. 30c.; 
Ib. 55c.; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.25. 
The Vanguard (Improved Howling Mob). 
Height of stalk 5 to 51% feet. Ears medium 
in length, thick, averaging 6 to 7 inches, 
short pointed; grains of average length, 
white, mostly in 12 to 16 rows. About a 
week to ten days earlier than Howling 
Mob. A favorite im New Jersey for a 
first-early Sweet Corn. Pkt. 10c.; ‘lb. 
25c.; Ib. 40c.; 2 Ibs. 75c.; 5 Ibs. $1.70. 
Pop Corn (Shelled) 
Queen’s Golden. Pups white. 
Snowflake. 
Lb. 20c.; 3 Ibs. 55c. 
Corn-Poppers 
Made of the best-quality wire. Price in- 
cludes handle and lid. 1-qt. size 25c.; 2-qt. 
size 50c. 
CORN SALAD : Fetticus 
Macue Ronpe (Fr.) AcKERSALAT (Ger.) 
This is principally sown for a supply of 
greens during winter and early spring 
months. Sow thinly in drills, early in the 
spring or during August and September. 
When cold weather approaches, cover with 
a litter of Jeaves or long manure or straw, 
to be removed in spring. 
Large-leaved, Round-seeded. 
Pkt. 15c.; 
Yoz. 40c.; oz. 75c. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 

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HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 516 AND 518 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
