Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
Sweet Corn 
Culture—Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart each way, Stone 6 seeds in each hill, or in 
drills 3 ‘to 4 feet apart. 
The seeds should be covered about 2 
inches. In this climate 
Sweet Corn should not be planted before the middle of May. One pound will plant 100 
hills. 
HYBRIDS 
The greatest triumph of corn-breeding is 
in the development, through inbreeding and 
crossing, of hybrids, which accentuate the 
best features of both their parents and have 
amazing strength, uniformity and yielding 
power. 
We list outstanding proven 
Hybrids particularly adapted to 
Northern New England. 
Seeds from hybrids should 
not be saved for reproduction. 
MARCROSS 6 x 13 (70 days). 
One of the earliest maturing 
hybrids and a very good variety 
for the first corn of the season. 
Thrifty plants, very resistant to 
wilt. Ears are medium large, 
8-12 rowed and of good color. 
Yoo TD. SS0et dp. O0Gk 277 tDs: 
$1003.25) IDS. 92:25; "10: Tbs: 
4.00 
TOP CROSS MAINE BAN- 
TAM (82 days). An Asgrow Hy- 
brid particularly adapted for 
canners and gardeners in short 
season areas. Ear 6% to 7 
inches long, slightly tapered 
with 10 to 14 rows. Kernels 
deep yellow, tender and of ex- 
cellent quality. Very success- 
ful results are being obtained 
from this new introduction. 
Yo 1b.'35c;%<Ib.60c; 2° Ibs: 
ee Di 1b Sie G2120e2 LOW IDS: 
4.00. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM 
(88 days). The best golden hy- 
brid. Very prolific and extreme- 
ly uniform. Stalks sturdy, pro- 
ducing 10-14 rowed ears, slight- 
ly lighter in color than Golden 
Bantam. Kernels medium in 
depth and width. Excellent for 
market gardeners and canners. 
Highly resistant to Stewart’s 

HYBRIDS—continued 
LINCOLN (83 days). Developed by Dr. W. 
Ralph Singleton, Connecticut Agricultural Ex- 
periment Station and awarded the All-Amer- 
ica Bronze Medal for 1942. Vigorous, well- 
- foliaged plants; tapering ears well filled to the 
tips with 12-16 rows of bright yellow kernels. 
12 1b. 385c; Ib. 60; 2.Ibs.-$1.00; 
5 Ibs. $2.25; 10 Ibs. $4.00. — \ 
OPEN-POLLINATED 
Bantam Evergreen (89 days). 
An outstanding golden kernelled, 
medium late variety. Plants 8 feet 
tall, ears 7-8 inches long, 14 to 18 
rowed. Kernels rich golden yel- 
low, deep, with tender hull, sweet | 
and of fine quality. Excellent for 
the late market. 
to 1b; 25c: 1b, 40c¢; 2, 16s,“ 750; 
5 lbs.. $1575: 10x IbS "S278 
Improved Golden Bantam. (82 
days). 10-14 rowed. Asgrow 
originated, uniform and very 
attractive. More _ productive 
than regular Golden Bantam; 
the ears are larger and the 
kernels remain tender a few 
days longer. 
2 Ib. 25c; Ib. 40c; 2 Ibs. 75c; 
5 Ibs. $1. 75: 10 Ibs. $2.75. 
Golden Bantam (80 days). 
The standard of quality. Plants 
5% feet tall, ears 6% inches 
long, eight rowed. Stalks often 
have 2 ears. Kernels broad, 
tender, sweet and of exception- 
ally fine flavor. 
Ya Ib. 25c; Ib. 40c; 2 tbs. 75c; 
D5 Ibs. $1.75; 10 Ibs. $2.75. 
disease. -- ~— 
ib 1b. 300; 1b... O0C; 2 IDs, To Golden Early Market 
p Cross ior arket (75 
aon 5 Ibs. $2.25; 10 tbs. Maine Banta days). One of the best extra 
SPANCROSS C4x13 (69 to 70 days.) This is 
an extra early hybrid, has a meduim sized 
ear of good quality. It is resistant to bac- 
terial wilt and is also somewhat cold re- 
sistant. The plant is short and stocky, four 
to five feet tall with ears set low on the 
stalk. 
% Ib. 35c; Ib. 60c; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.25; 
10 4s. $4.00. 
early yellow varieties for home 
and market gardens. Plants 5. 
-feet tall, ears 6 to 7 inches long. Ears 8 to 
12 rowed, with golden yellow, medium, ten- 
der, sweet kernels of good quality. It is ex- 
ceedingly prolific for an extra early variety. 
% Ib. 25c; 16. 40c; 2 Ibs. 75c; 5 Ibs. $1.75; 
10 Ibs. $2.75. 
