VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 4 KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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SWEET CORN 
WHITE HYBRIDS—Continued 

BAGGING SWEET CORN INBREDS—Keystone Valley Farm, St. Louis, Mo. 
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NARROW GRAIN EVERGREEN (14x13) (Ill. CHMIR 86 
This hybrid, originated by Prof. Huelsen of the University of Illinois, grows in popu- 
larity each year and is now used in large quantities by canners and market gardeners. 
It is one of the most dependable and productive hybrids that can be grown and has 
wide adaptation. 
STALKS —8 feet tall, strong, sturdy, vigorous grower, and two large ears per stalk. 
Medium heavy dark green foliage. 
EARS —8 inches long, 14 to 18 rows, large white, good heavy husk, deep kernels 
and well filled, slightly tapered to tip. 
KERNEL—Deep, medium breadth, of good quality and flavor. Seed white, wrinkled. 
NARROW GRAINED EVERGREEN (14xI1) (IIl.) CUMSO 86 
Another new hybrid originated by Prof. Huelsen for canning. A more narrow grained 
type than 14x13 and is an exceptionally heavy yielder, combined with high quality and 
hardiness. Has been quickly accepted by the canning trade and now used in sub- 
stantial quantities. 
STALKS —8 feet tall, moderately heavy foliage, whip-like reddish tassel, sturdy and 
hardy grower. 
EARS —8 inches long, 18 to 20 rowed, large, slightly tapered at tip, remarkably 
uniform. 
KERNEL—Deep white, narrow, tender, and of good quality. Seed white and wrinkled. 
OPEN-POLLINATED WHITE VARIETIES 
BLACK MEXICAN CHEEK 83 
Reputed to be the sweetest and most delicious of all table corn. Remains tender for a 
long period. 
STALKS —5!/> to 6!/> feet tall, leaves pale green, medium amount of foliage. 
EARS 7 to 8 inches Idng, 8 rowed, often 2 per stalk. 
KERNEL—Not deep; white when young, changing to bluish black in later stage. Dry 
seed, deep bluish black. 
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