4 THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 

Outstanding Hybrid 
Varieties of Sweet Corn 
for 1944 
Spancross 13 x 4 (72 days) 
An extra early hybrid, 2 or 3 
days earlier than Golden Early 
Market. This Spancross should not 
be confused with older varieties of 
similar name; it is extra early, wilt 
and cold resistant. Stalks 4 to 5 ft., 
ears 6% inches long; 12-rowed, yel- 
low kerneled. Price per pkt., 15c.; 
per pt., 50c:;- per gt., 95¢.5 10sibe;, 
$4.30; 100 lbs., $40.00. 
Marcross (77 days) 
Gardeners have been looking for 
an earlier, good-sized hybrid ear. 
Marcross fills the need better than 
any other for its season. An at- 
tractive 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 productiveness, 
makes it a valuable and profitable 
addition to the list of better 
varieties. Price per pkt., 15c.; per 
pt., -50e.; per ‘qt., 9be:5 =20 ips 
$4.30; 100 lbs., $40.00. 
Carmel Cross Improved 
(80 days) 
An excellent early mid-season 
variety, about 3 days after Mar- 
cross. A heavier ear than the orig- 
inal stock, 7144 inches long; 12 to 14 
rowed; kernel yellow with fine fla- 
vor and quality. Price per pkt., 
j5e.3 per pt.,. 00G.3) per sat, acocs: 
10 Ibs., $4.80; 100 lbs., $40.00. 
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 
to 16 rowed. Received AA Bronze 
Medal for 1942. Produced by Con- 
necticut Agricultural Station. Price 
Sweet Corn -- Golden Cross Bantam per pkt., 15c.; per pt., 50c.; per qt., 
95c.; 10 lbs., $4.30; 100 lbs., $40.00. 

Lee (85 days) 
Very similar to Lincoln, though in most cases slightly larger. It has not definitely been deter- 
mined which of these varieties will produce more satisfactorily under unfavorable conditions, or has 
wider adaptability. Both are exceptionally large ears for their season and have fine quality. Price 
per pkt., 15c.; pt., 50c.; qt., 95c.; 10 lbs., $4.80; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
Golden Cross Bantam (38 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, productiveness, and resist- 
ance 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 to 14 rowed, 7% to 8 inches long, and ready for mar- 
ket in 88 days as compared with 80 days for the small original Bantam. Price per pkt., 15c.; 
per pt., 50c.; per qt., 95c.; 10 lbs., $4.30g 100 lbs., $40.00. 
Wilson (95 days) 
; The outstanding large-eared, late variety. Stalks 81% to 9 feet tall; ears large in diameter and 9 
inches long; one week later than Golden Cross. The quality is excellent. Price per pkt., 15c.; per 
pt., 55c.; qt., $1.05; 10 Ibs., $4.80; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Sweet Corn Collection—see opposite page 
