VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ¢ KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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SWEET CORN—Continued Stann 
OPEN-POLLINATED WHITE VARIETIES _ Code 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN or Shoe Peg CHICK 
A truly fine variety which still holds firmly to its place in the canning field and in almost 
every garden. 
STALKS —6!/, to 7!/p feet tall, vigorous grower. 
EARS —8 to 8!/> inches long, dark red silk, frequently 2 per stalk, very crowded 
irregular formation of the kernels. 
KERNEL—White, deep, slender, narrow, and shoe peg type, sweet and tender. 
EARLY EVERGREEN CHILD 
Widely known sweet corn of Stowell's Evergreen type except about a week earlier. 
STALKS —7 to 8 feet tall, vigorous grower, heavy foliage. 
EARS —7!/, to 8 inches long, 14 to 16 rowed, slightly tapered to tip. 
KERNEL—White, deep, and sweet. Seed, white and wrinkled. 
HONEY JUNE COLEY 
Developed for the South by Dr. P. C. Mangelsdorf of Texas, and it has proven very 
successful in the Southernmost states. Its long, tight husks make it quite resistant. to 
ear worms. 
STALK —9 feet tall, medium heavy, somewhat on order of Truckers. Tassel is long and 
heavy, giving a plume-like appearance. 
EARS —8 inches long, tapered, 12 to 16 rows, straight and crowded on ear, 
KERNEL—Medium depth and width, of sweet flavor and white. Seed creamy white, 
slightly wrinkled. 
HOWLING MOB, IMPROVED COLIC 
A productive, large-eared, second early variety, valuable for shipping and for home and 
truck gardeners; very good quality. 
STALKS —6!/, to 7 feet tall, prolific, moderate amount of foliage. 
EARS  —7 to 7!/p inches, 12 to 16 rowed, frequently 2 ears per stalk. 
KERNEL—White, plump, not deep, good quality. Seed, dull white and wrinkled. 
MAMMOTH LATE EVERGREEN or Long Island Beauty CHETH 
A large type, highly admired strain of Evergreen. Noted for its exceptionally large ears. 
STALKS —7 to 8 feet tall, prolific, good foliage growth. 
EARS  —9 to 10 inches long, plump, 14 to 16 rowed, quite crowded. 
KERNEL—White, large, tender, deep, sweet, fine quality. Seed, white, wrinkled. 
NARROW GRAINED EVERGREEN CRUST 
One of the well known varieties for canners. The canned product resembles Country - 
Gentleman. 
STALKS —7 to 8 feet tall, vigorous, hardy, heavy foliage. 
EARS —7!/ to 8 inches, 2 ears per stalk, 20 to 24 rows per ear, kernels crowded. 
KERNEL—White, deep, narrow, small, of fine quality. Seed, white and wrinkled. 
OREGON EVERGREEN CUBEB 
A late, white shipping sort, particularly well known and important on the West Coast. 
STALKS —7 to 8 feet tall, good foliage, quite hardy. 
EARS —8 to 9 inches long, 12 to 14 rowed, plump, long husk with tightly twisted 
ends helps protect ear from corn earworm. 
KERNEL—White, wider than Narrow Grained Evergreen. Seed, white and wrinkled. 
STOWELL'S EVERGREEN CHIRP 
The most commonly known and most popular standard main crop sweet corn for home, 
market garden, and canning. Recommended as adapted for freezing preservation. 
STALKS —8 to 9 feet tall, vigorous, heavy foliage, heavy stalk. 
EARS —8!/> to 9!/y inches long, 16 to 18 rowed, plump kernels, rows crowded. 
KERNEL—White, medium to large, sweet, very fine quality. Seed, white and wrinkled. 
STOWELL'S EVERGREEN (Canners' Strain) CRISP 
Particularly developed and carefully maintained for canner trade. Superior for its 
uniformity of maturity and high quality. 
STALKS —Similar to regular Stowell's Evergreen. 
EARS —8l/ to 9 inches long, 16 to 18 rowed, plump kernels, uniform and well 
carried out on end of cob, rows crowded. 
KERNEL—White, large, deep, tender, sweet, of excellent quality. Seed, white and 
wrinkled. 
VANGUARD CRUEL 
An excellent first early, dependable market and home garden variety. 
STALKS —5 to 6 feet tall, sturdy, moderately heavy foliage. 
EARS —8 to 8!/, inches long, 10 to 14 rowed, somewhat tapering. 
KERNEL—White, not deep, of good quality. Seed, white, somewhat wrinkled. 
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