Standard While Varieties of Sweet Corn 
333 Burpee’s White Evergreeno 
Earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen 
90 days. Splendid white, main-crop sweet corn for home gardeners and market 
growers. The 8 to 9 in. ears are closely set with 16 to 20 rows of pearly white 
grains of rich and luscious flavor which is retained much longer than most 
varieties. Stalks 7 to 8 ft. tall. A heavy yielder, earlier and larger than 
Stowell’s Evergreen, without losing any of the superb quality and produc- 
tivity for which this variety is famed. A No. 1 white corn which is liked by 
many for canning. Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
337 Country Gentleman © — Known as Shoe Peg 
92 days. It is known as Shoe Peg because of the appearance of the dry grains, which are 
thin and narrow. A productive midseason variety, with ears 7 to 8 in. long, with a small white 
cob thickly filled with irregularly arranged, pure white, slender, lusciously sweet kernels. 
Stalks grow 7 ft. tall and often produce two perfect ears each. General favorite for the home 
garden and largely grown for that purpose, but many market gardeners also grow it for local 
trade. Valuable for canning. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; lb. 45¢; 2 lbs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
316 Burpee’s Delicious © —7rue to its name 
91 days. The most delicious of all white sweet corns. It is a sport from the famous Burpee’s 
Golden Bantam, and that may explain the close resemblance in quality. Stalks make a strong 
and vigorous growth, 5 to 7 ft. tall. Under average culture each stalk carries two fine ears 
close to 8 in. in length, with 12 or 14 rows of pearly white, deep grains of a luscious flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 lbs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
335 Stowell’s Evergreen — 4 good old reliable standby 
95 days. Ears are 7% to 8% in. long, with 16 to 20 rows of white, sweet, tender, meaty, and 
juicy kernels of exceptional quality. It holds its remarkable sweetness for quite a long time. 
Popular with all growers; used extensively for canning. Stalks 7 to 8 ft. tall. Has been grown 
for more than 80 years and its popularity is not decreasing in spite of a trend toward yellow 
varieties; it is still a leader. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; lb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
-310 Howling Mob — Leading midseason white corn 
85 days. Fine early midseason sweet corn. It is vigorous and productive; stalks grow 5 to 
6 ft. high, with ears 7 to 9 in. long, closely set with 12 to 18 rows of beautiful pearly white 
_ grains. The kernels are arranged neatly in straight rows which give them a particularly 
attractive appearance. Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
340 Black Mexican — Fine flavor, sweet and tender 
86 days. Large ears, 7 to 8 in. long, with 8 rows of pearly white kernels in the milk stage 
which later get a purplish or bluish black tinge. One of the sweetest; at its best for flavor and 
tenderness before any color appears in the kernels. It is, however, edible not only when the 
- kernels are still white but for several days after the purple pigment appears. Stalks grow about 
6 ft. tall and are very vigorous. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
311 Vanguard — one of the earliest white corns 
79 days. Very productive early corn which is somewhat resistant to Stewart’s disease; 7 to 
8 in. ears containing 10 or 12 rows of large white kernels of excellent quality and delicious 
flavor. A popular early white corn for market or home use. Stalks grow 5 to 6 ft. high. 
: Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; lb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
3 of the Best Sweet Corns — Yellow and White 
The Burpee (Extra Early, 75 days) Howling Mob (Early Midseason, 85 days) 
Bantam Evergreen (Late Midseason, 90 days). 
7076—3 Pkts. (1 of each variety, value 40¢) for only 30¢ 
7081—1!, Lbs. (14 Ib. of each variety, value 75¢) for only 65¢ 
7086—3 Lbs. (1 Ib. of each variety, value $1.35) for only $1 -20 
DELICIOUS POP CORN 
Pop Corn is hardier than sweet corn, and the seeds may be planted a week earlier. Put 5 or 6 seeds in hills 3 to 4 ft. 
apart and cover with 1 to 2 in. of soil; later thin out, leaving 3 or 4 stalks to a hill. Seed may also be sown in rows 
3 to 4 ft. apart, the seed spaced 4 to 6 in. apart. A pkt. will plant 100 ft. of row; 6 to 8 lbs. for one acre. 
354 South American Mushroom © 2°, days. Large 
golden yellow ker- 
nels which, when popped, are creamy white. Ears 6 to 9 in. long; stalks 6 to 
7 ft. high. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
7 sernels which 
353 Queen’s Golden 115 days. Golden yellow kernels whic 
pop pure white. Ears grow 7 in. long; 6 to 
74 ft. stalks. Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 70¢; 5 Ibs. $1.60. 
360 Tom Thumb or Japanese Hulless ,,23”? 
2% to 434 in. long, well filled with deep, narrow kernels which pop snowy 
White. 6to 7 ft. Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
355 White Rice 110 days. Large ears, 6 to 7% in. long, closely set 
; with sharply pointed, white, rice-like pains which 
; pop into fluffy, round, white balls. Stalks grow 5 to 6% ft. tall. 
Pop Corn, South American Mushroom Pkt. 10¢; 1 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 70¢; 5 Ibs. $1.60. 27 



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