When these hybrids are planted at the same time, Spancross, 
Marcross, and Carmelcross or Old Hickory, will give a nearly 
continuous harvest for two weeks. Lincoln, Golden Cross Ban- 
tom, and Wilson will follow in order at intervals of a few days. 
Lincoln is an outstanding recent hybrid and compares very fav- 
orably with the older Golden Cross Bantam. Last year we 
added the late-season Stowell’s hybrid Wilson to our list. This 
year we offer the new mid-season Old Hickory. 
We again caution against saving seed from any hybrid for 
seed purposes. Such seed may prove to be entirely unsatis- 
factory. Hybrids must be crossed anew each year from speci- 
fied inbreds to be sure of getting the desired seed. 
Because of uncertain transportation and limited stocks, we 
suggest placing your order as soon as you have decided upon 
your requirements. 
SPANCROSS is an extremely early hybrid which matures ahead 
of other early kinds. This “All American” selection for 1941 
has medium-sized ears 614 - 7 inches long, with 10 - 12 rows of 
yellow kernels of good quality. Quite resistant to cold. Wilt 
resistant. Prolific yielder. Height of plants 4-5 feet. The 
earliest practical hybrid yet developed. 
MARCROSS is an early hybrid maturing 3 or 4 days later than 
Spancross. Large ears, 7 - 8 inches long, mostly 12 rowed, with 
light yellow kernels of good quality. Wilt resistant. Height 
of plant 5-6 feet. A fine yielder. Very well known and popu- 
lar. Probably the most used of the early varities. A good 
money-maker for the market grower. 
CARMELCROSS is an early mid-season hybrid maturing 3 or 4 
days later than Marcross. Ears 714 - 8 inches long, with 12 - 14 
rows of beautiful yellow kernels of excellent quality. Highly 
wilt resistant. Height of plants 5144-61 feet. Very good 
yielder. This hybrid is very popular and our table favorite. 
OLD HICKORY. First produced commerically in 1942, it is a 
larger - eared Carmelcross with a slightly taller and more 
rugged plant. It matures about the same as Carmelcross. The 
seed parent, C31, is the same inbred used in Wilson. The pollen 
parent, C13, is the same used in Marcross and Carmelcross. 
in some areas it is reported to have a much better growth than 
Carmelcross, especially south of Connecticut. Very favorable 
reports were received by the Experiment Station from New 
Jersey and Kansas. Limited plantings advised for ’44. 
LINCOLN is a mid-season type, maturing about a week later 
than Carmelcross and several days ahead of Golden Cross Ban- 
