16 THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 
Sweet Corn 
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Sweet corn planted very early in Connecticut (April 15th) will require about ten days longer than 
indicated. The number of days from planting to market will also vary according to season and soil 
conditions; they are given only as a guide to comparative earliness, and are based on plantings made 
about May 15th in Connecticut. Likewise, corn planted in June, due to temperature and longer days, 
will naturally require somewhat less days. 
OUTSTANDING HYBRID AND TOP CROSS VARIETIES FOR 1943 
Hybrid varieties outyield Open Pollinated varieties from 15 to 40% and are more resistant to dis- 
ease and storm damage. Good adaptable hybrids pay best. “A hybrid is the first generation of a cross 
between strains of different parentage and involving one or more inbred lines of corn or their combina- 
tions.” (Ohio State Law). 
Spancross 13x4 (72 days). An extra 
early hybrid, 2 or 3 days earlier than 
Golden Early Market. This Spancross 
should not be confused with older va- 
rieties of similar name; it is extra early, 
wilt and cold resistant. Stalks 4 to 5 ft., 
ears 6% inches long, 12-rowed, yellow 
kerneled. Per pkt., 15c.; per pt., 40c.; per 
qt., 75c.; 10 Ibs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $32.00. 
Market Hybrid (73 days). One of 
the extra early, yellow hybrids, only 
slightly smaller than Marcross, but 3 or 
4 days earlier, and that sometimes makes 
quite a difference in the profit. Price per 
pkt., 15c.; per pt. 40c.; per) dts /ace 
10 Ibs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $32.00. 
Marcross (77 days). Gardeners have 
been looking for an earlier, good-sized 
hybrid ear. Marcross fills the need bet- 
ter than any other for its season. An 
attractive ear 7 inches long, 12 to 16- 
rowed; fine table quality, and a week 
earlier than Whipple’s Top Cross. This, 
together with its hybrid vigor and pro- 
ductiveness, makes it a valuable and 
profitable addition to the list of better 
varieties. Per pkt., 15c.; per pt., 40c.; per 
qt., 75c.; 10 lbs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $32.00. 
Lexington (77 days). A new hybrid, 
developed at the Connecticut Station, simi- 
lar in season and size to Marcross, stalk 
slightly taller and considered adaptable to a 
wider territory. Pkt., 15c.; pt., 45c.; qt. 
80c.; 10 Ibs., $3.70; 100 Ibs., $34.00. 
Carmel Cross (80 days). An excellent 
early, mid-season variety, about 3 days 
after Marcross. A nice ear, 7% inches 
long, 12-14 rowed; kernel yellow with fine 
flavor and quality. Pkt., 15c.; pt., 40c.; 
qt., 75c.; 10 lbs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $32.00. 
Lincoln (85 days). A large, attractive 
eared corn to take the place of Whipple’s 
Top Cross. Plant vigorous and heavy 
producer. Ears about 8 inches, 12-16 
SI Chm coal rowed. Received AA Bronze Medal for 
rere Be : 1942. Produced by Connecticut Agricul- 
ba ll ae a tural Station. Per pkt., 15c.; pt., 45c.; qt., 
- a a sapere “Benton , §85c.; 10 Ibs., $3.90; 100 Ibs., $36.00. 
Spancross Marcross Carmel Cross Top Cross Whipple’s Yellow (84 days). 
A top cross is more uniform and more 
productive than the variety itself and 
therefore more profitable to grow. The ears of Top Cross Whipple’s Yellow are 7% inches long, 12-14 
rowed, and are ready for market in 84 days. Market growers have found it a profitable variety to im- , 
mediately precede Golden Cross Bantam. Pkt., 15c.; pt., 40c.; qt., 75c.; 10 Ibs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $32.00. 
Golden Cross Bantam (88 days). Originated by Glenn M. Smith of the United States Department of 
Agriculture and the Indiana Experiment Station. Golden Cross Bantam sets a standard for quality, pro- 
ductiveness, and resistance to bacterial wilt. It is extensively used and should be grown in every home 
garden. Market Gardeners were surprised at the tremendous yield of marketable ears per acre (15,000— 
practically double other good stocks). The ears are 10-14 rowed, 7% to 8 inches long, and ready for 
market in 88 days as compared with 80 days for the small original Bantam. Per pkt., 15c.; per pt., 40c.; 
per qt., 75c.; 10 Ibs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $32.00. 
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