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amount of skepticism regarding Hybrid Field Corn. Many farmers yielding grain type hybrid field corn in the 1940 Extension 
have held back in accepting Hybrid Corn. This skepticism has Trials. It also performed well in the 1941 trials. Probably the 
been gradually replaced with enthusiasm for this new member of earliest maturing variety yet tried in Southern Oregon. This 
variety also surpassed most other varieties in the trials for per- 
the maize family by reason of its performance and higher yields ; 
Yagest P g ee centages of corn shelled out. If you want an early maturing 
as compared with old fashioned open-pollinated corn. Compare : f ‘ 3 ‘ 
the yields resulting from the 1941 Oregon Extension Department sat Butch eine Ge BRR yet eat ae 
growing tests, shown below, with yields you have been getting ve i 
and you'll be a believer in Hybrid Field Corn. We venture the guess ICO eer bane aero, GE CORDS 
that 95% of all corn planted in Southern Oregon this past season 
If you are after maximum 
yields for silage plant No. 680. It outyields all others in 
green growth and actual ears of grain. Does not lodge and is 

was Hybrid Corn. Open-pollinated corn has been practically elim- easily cut with binder. Grows to uniform height, resists cold, 
inated. By all means try one of our hybrids this year. They are drought and heat. Postpaid prices: Per Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.25. 
proved. Quantity price on request. 
IDAHYBRID No. 416. A Proved Master Hybrid. Idahybrid No. 416 is still 
our favorite. We introduced it four years ago after trials proved it adaptable Gentlemen: Idahybrid No. 416 yielded 118 bu. 
to our section and No. 416 hasn’t let us down. Proof of its high yielding per acre on my ranch for the 1941 tase This is 
ability is shown in the Oregon Extension Field Trials shown below. It is a top Sore Be cH pleased Witte Kiera len Aap 
producer. You are not experimenting when you plant Idahybrid No. 416. it for two years. 
Postpaid, per Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.25. Write for quantity prices. DIXON SALSGAVER. 
Route 4, Medford, Oregon. 
IDAHYBRID No. 544. Idahybrid No. 544 is a top-yielding corn which matures 
just a trifle earlier than No. 416. As far as yield is concerned, there is very 
little difference. Our customers’ experience with No. 544 leads us to con- 
clude that it is probably better adapted to lighter soils than 416, although it Gentlemen: Idahybrid No. 544 certainly pro- 
does well on all types. As is the case with most all hybrids, No. 544 is ideal ese epes ete oe i a Wa ANS eee 
for silage, producing heavier yields of ensilage than open-pollinated sorts. one to beat both from a yield standpoint and for 
Postpaid, per Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.25. Write for quantity prices. quality. 
FRANCIS RUSSELL. 
Central Point, Oregon. 
JACKSON COUNTY EXTENSION TRIALS, 1941 



Bushels Moisture Percent 
Grower Variety Per Acre atHarvest Shelling WHY PLANT HYBRID CORN? 
. Stiff stalks—l ts—hold it straight i 
Salsgaver wie ye 63.0 ae AOS . wind or hail—thus Basicg picking by hand or 
IDAHYBRID 416... 104. 9 36.7 83.4 eA miggrous Soe, under good or poor soil and 
: er conditions. 
Russell : 73.2 41.8 83.2 e Teyierde 50 to 30 bushels MORE per acre. 
81.5 36.6 81.8 @ Stalks stay green after corn is ripe. 
IDAHYBRID 544 ... 101.4 35.8 81.5 @ You can grow more and better corn on fewer 
Wolff Yellow Dent : 19.4 83.0 ada” 

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Diamond Quality Naphthalene Flakes are now used exten- living thing in the 
sively throughout the west for the control of many soil pest. burrow. Although it 
This material 1s highly recommended by the U.S. Depart- means absolute de- 
ment of Agriculture for the control of Wireworms. One struction to the ro- 
pound of material pee worked into SO square feet 
of ground will give from 97% to 100% kill dents it is perfectly 
safe for the user to 
While other prices are going up Naphthalene Flakes have E ; 
been reduced.The new 5-pound package now sells for 50c handle without in- 
at dealers everywhere. Get your supply early and work it jury. Keep _ indefi- Mute malt 
into the ground before planting your Victory Garden nitely. Instructions 
for complete information Diamond Quality Naphthalene Flakes 1s also recommended for use with each 
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