
16 THE FRANK 8S. PLATT COMPANY 
Sweet Corn 
Zucher Mais—Mais Granone volce 
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 1944 
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). ‘ 
ase ri rae ’ 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., 50c.; per 
qt., 95c.; 10 lbs., $4.30; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
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 14 
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., 50c.; per 
qt., 95c.; 10 Ibs., $4.30; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
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., 15¢;> pe) soue- 
qt., 90c.; 10 lbs., $4.20; 100 Ibs., $39.00. 
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 
rowed. Received AA Bronze Medal for 
1942. Produced by Connecticut Agricul- 
tural Station. Per pkt., 15c.; pt, 50c:;-at 
95c.; 10 Ibs., $4.30; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
Lee (85 days). Very similar to Lincoln, 
though in most cases slightly larger. It 
has not definitely been determined which 
of these varieties will produce more satis- 
factorily with unfavorable conditions, or 
has wider adaptability. Both are excep- 
tionally large ears for their season, and 
fine quality. Per pkt., 15c.; pt., 50c.; qt., 
95c.; 10 lbs., $4.30; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
Top Cross Whipple’s Yellow (84 days). 
A top cross is more uniform and more pro- 
Spancross Marcross Carmel Cross ductive than the variety itself and there- 
fore more profitable to grow. The ears of 
Top Cross Whipple’s Yellow are 7% inch- 
es long, 12-14 rowed, and are ready for market in 84 days. Market gardeners have found it a profitable 
variety to immediately precede Golden Cross Bantam. Pkt., 15c.; pt.. 50c.; at., 90cs; 10 Ibs., $4.20; 100 Ibs., $39.00. 
Golden Cross Bantam (88 days). Originated by Glenn C. Smith of the United States Department of 
Agriculture and the Indiana Experiment Station. Golden Cross Bantam sets a standard for quality, productiveness, 
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, 74% 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., 50c.; per at., 90c.; 10 lbs., $4.20; 100 lbs., $389.00. 
Wilson (95 days). The outstanding large, late variety. Stalks 8% to 9 feet tall; ears large in diameter 
and 9 inches long; one week later than Golden Cross Bantam. The quality is excellent. Pkt., 20c.; pt., 55c.; at., $1.10; 
10 Ibs., $5.30; 100 Ibs., $50.00. 
Sweet Corn Collection. Outstanding varieties for ideal all season succession. See page 5. Price of 
collection eight pkts., 75c. 

Se on 

