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HONEOYE FALLS, N. Y. - FEBRUARY 15, 1945 
Quaker Hill Hybrids Are Test Proven Producers 
High quality, attractive appearance, abundant yields and resistance to bacterial wilt disease distinguish our sweet 
corns. They have been selected from over 100 hybrids on their performance records in many carefully conducted trials 
in the important sweet corn producing states. Enthusiastic letters from customers confirm our judgment. 
Their maturities range from 65 days, sometimes 60, for Spancross to 90 days, sometimes over, for Magnagold. In 
between, others ripen at 3 to 6 day intervals. Because they are wilt resistant, they are safe to grow where wilt occurs. In 
fact they are being grown successfully where susceptible sweet corns usually fail miserably. All lots test 90% or better 
germination, mostly 95%. Our seed is thoroughly dried, recleaned, graded and treated with Arasan. 
Please read the descriptions carefully. See the planting and pest control suggestions, page 2. You can profit by the 
experience and judgment we have gained in working with hybrid sweet corns since their beginning. 
You, Too, Can Make Money! With Quaker Hill Hybrids 
Descriptions 
NOTE—Descriptions following are based on good growing cenditions. Ripening pe- 
riods are approximate for most of New York and adjacent areas as shown by recent 
trials. Near the Atlantic seaboard longer periods are required. Very early plantings 
require longer and late plantings require shorter periods. Moisture and temperature 
variations from normal affect the period. 
SPANCROSS. 65 days here, 19 earlier than Golden Cross. The 
earliest wilt resistant hybrid. 
Ears. 612” to 7” x 1.6”, slightly tapering, 10 to 12 rowed, very 
uniform. Kernels medium size, light yellow, tender, good flavor. — 
Yields. Prolific producer. Almost as many ears as Golden Cross 
but smaller. Stalks 4’ to 5’. 
Remarks. Cold resistance permits earlier planting and wins 
those first-on-the-market high prices. Earliness and prolificacy are 
its advantages. Every market and home gardener should plant Span- 
cross this year for his earliest pickings but not for later pickings, 
MARCROSS. (Formerly our Whip-Marcross C6.13) 68 days here, 
3 later than Spancross, a day or so later than Golden Early Market, 
6 to 8 earlier than Whipple’s Early Yellow. 
Ears. 712” to 8” x 1.7” to 1.9”, nearly cylindrical, mostly 12 
rowed, uniform in ripening and appearance. Kernels good depth, 
fairly broad, light golden, tender, good flavor. 
Yields. 25% to 60% more marketable ears than Golden Early 
Market. Ears much larger than most early corns — larger than 
Whipple’s Yellow, fully as large as Golden Cross. Stalks 5’ to 6’. 
Remarks. This hybrid is a money maker. It not only makes the 
early markets but its fine big ears bring premium prices. No other 
hybrid as early has bettered it, especially in wilt areas. Planted at 
the same time as Spancross it ripens when that is done. 
CARMELCROSS. 72 days here, 4 days later than Marcross. 
Ears. 7” to 8” x 1.6” to 1.8”, cylindrical, 12 rowed. Kernels like 
Golden Cross but deeper, light golden, tender, very good flavor. 
Yields. In station tests, Carmelcross has produced from 12% 
to 30% more marketable ears than Marcross and the ears averaged 
as large. It also proved superior to all others in its own maturity class. 
Remarks. Carmelcross has proved itself an excellent hybrid in 
all respects. It should replace others in its maturity period. Planted 
with Marcross it is ready for use when Marcross is finished. Y 
LINCOLN. 78 days here, 6 days later than Carmelcross, 4 to 6 days 
earlier than Golden Cross. Received “All America” award. An out- 
standing corn. 
Ears. 71%”: to 8%” x 1.7” to 1.9”, 12 to 16 rowed, 15% to 25% 
heavier per ear than Golden Cross, good shape. Kernels deep, medium 
width, bright yellow, very tender, not quite as sweet as Golden Cross. 
Tight husks reduce earworm infestation. Large, highly attractive ears 
outsell all competitors at premium prices. 
Yields. Equal to or better than Golden Cross in number of mar- 
ketable ears as well as size. Stalks 6%’ to 7%’, no suckers. 
Remarks. Superior to anything else maturing between Carmel- 
cross and Golden Cross. A real money maker for market or canner. 
LEE. 78 days here, in Lincoln class. 
Ears. 7%” to 8%” x 1.9”, 12 to 16 rowed, cylindrical, a little 
heavier than Lincoln under favorable conditions. Kernels deep, rather 
broad, very tender. Flavor good. Appearance fine. 
Yields. Equal Lincoln, heavier than Golden Cross. Stalks 6’ - 
Remarks. Under good growing conditions, Lee excels Lincoln. 
Under hot or dry conditions it is not as good. Recommended for 
Southern New England and Southeastern New York. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM. | 84 days here. 
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Eyes x 1.6” to 1.8”, practically cylindrical, 12 rowed, 
excellent type for market or canning, fine appearance and uniformity. 
Yields. Better than any of the preceding hybrids except Lincoln 
and Lee and usually 50% to 100% better than any open pollinated 
felt 
corns ripening as early or earlier. Stalks 6’ to 7’. 
‘ Remarks. Golden Cross has maintained first place in yield and 
Goce) excellence since it’s introduction. Several new hybrids are now 
} competing for this place, but it’s parent inbreds are being improved, 
‘ so it may retain it’s pre-eminence. 
‘SILVER CROSS BANTAM. 84 days here. A snowy white 
counterpart of Golden Cross Bantam, except larger ears and stalks. 
Ears. 8” to 9” x 1.6” to 1.9”, cylindrical with pointed tip, 12 to 
14 rowed, fine appearance; kernels medium depth, very tender and 
sweet, quality equal to Golden Cross Bantam. 
Yields. Nearly twice as many ears as open pollinated Stowell’s 
Evergreen and Country Gentleman, and ears that are a little larger. 
One of the best yielders among all the white hybrids. Stalk 74’ to 8’. 
Remarks. Ranks very high in sweetness, flavor and tenderness. 
Wherever white sweet corn is in favor, Silver Cross Bantam goes 
over in a big way. 
IOANA. 87 days here, 3 later than Golden Cross. 
Ears. 7” to 8” x 1.6” to 1.8”, mostly 12 rowed. Similar to Golden 
Cross in appearance and equal in quality. 
Yields. Equal to or slightly better than Golden Cross. Usually 
better under hot or dry conditions. Stalks 6%’ to 7%’, sucker free. 
Remarks. Heat and drought resistance, freedom from suckers, 
combined with good yield and quality explain the increasing popularity 
of Joana. 
MAGNAGOLD. 90 days here, 6 days later than Golden Cross. 
Ears. 8%” to 94%" x 1.7” to 1.9”, 18 to 22 rowed, cylindrical, well 
filled, Impressively large but surprisingly tender, sweet and well 
flavored. Kernels light golden, deep, tender. 
Yields. Number of ears slightly more than Golden Cross. Weight 
of ears 30% to 40% more, occasionally 50% more. Stalks 7’ to 8’, 
no suckers. 
Remarks. This is the bigger and later sweet corn needed for 
many markets and by canners where seasons are long enough. It is 
more resistant to wilt, heat and drought than Golden Cross. Customer 
reports are enthusiastically favorable. Size, appearance and quality 
assure easy selling at profit making prices. 
Grades 
To permit more accurate planting, the seed is sold in 4 grades:— 
LARGE FLAT MEDIUM FLAT 
LARGE ROUND MEDIUM ROUND 
Experience to date indicates that the above grades are equally 
productive, provided spacing is the same and the medium sizes are 
not planted too deeply. Large flat kernels will be shipped unless your 
order specifies another grade. Supply of the medium sizes is quite 
limited, so it will be well to mention a second choice for either. 
Prices 
F. O. B. our station. Bags free. Orders subject to our confirmation. 
SPANCROSS, MARCROSS, CARMELCROSS, LINCOLN, LEE, 
GOLDEN CROSS, IOANA, and MAGNAGOLD: Postpaid: 4 lb. 25c; 
4 lb. 35c; 1 lb. 60c; 2 to 19 Ibs. 48e per Ib. to 5th zone; 5c higher be- 
yond and to Canada. Not Prepaid: 20 to 99 lbs. 42c; 100 lbs. or more 
40c per lb. Silver Cross 10c higher. 
Above prices are for large flat and medium flat kernel grades. Large 
round and medium round grades are 10c less. Specify grade wished. 
When ordering more than one hybrid, the price applying to the 
total quantity may be used for each kind of which 1 lb. or more is 
ordered. If less than 1 lb. of any kind is ordered, it must be figured 
at the price applying to its own weight. 
TERMS: Cash with order, or 25% with order and balance either 
before shipment or on arrival with collection fees added. 
Yours for the best in sweet corns, 
K. C. LIVERMORE 



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