Standard White Sweet Corn 
337 Country Gentleman © — known os Shoe Pee 
92 days. It is known as Shoe Peg because of the appearance of the dry 
grains, which are thin and narrow. A productive midseason variety. Ears grow 
7 to 8 in. long, have a small white cob thickly filled with irregularly arranged, 
pure white, slender, lusciously sweet kernels with tender hull. Stalks grow 
7 ft. tall. General favorite for the home garden, canning and freezing. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 lbs. $2.00 
333 Bur pee’s White Ever green ©-— zarlier than Stowell’s 
90 days. Splendid white, main-crop sweet corn for home gardeners and market growers. The 
8 to 9 in. ears are closely set with 16 to 20 tows of pearly white grains of rich and luscious 
flavor which is retained much longer than most varieties. Stalks 7 to 8 ft. tall, A heavy yielder, 
earlier and larger than Stowell’s Evergreen, without losing any of the superb quality and 
productivity for which this variety is famed. Liked by many for canning. Vigorous grower. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 80¢; 5 Ibs. $1.85 
340 Black Mexican — rin flavor, sweet and tender 
86 days. Large ears, 7 to 8 in. long, with 8 rows of pearly white kernels in the milk stage which 
later get a purplish or bluish black tinge. One of the Sweetest; at its best for flavor and tender- 
ness before any color appears in the kernels. It is, however, edible not only when the kernels 
are still white but for several days after the purple pigment appears. Stalks grow 6 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 lbs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
316 Burpee’s Delicious © — true to its name 
91 days. The most delicious of all white sweet corns. It is a sport from the famous Burpee’s 
Golden Bantam, and that may explain the close resemblance in quality. Stalks make a strong 
and vigorous growth, 5 to 7 ft. tall. Under average culture each stalk carries two fine ears close 
to 8 in. in length, with 12 or 14 rows of pearly white, deep grains of a luscious flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 lbs. $2.00 
310 Howling Mob — Leading midseason white corn 
85 days. Fine early midseason sweet corn. It is vigorous and productive; stalks grow 5 to 6ft. 
high, with ears 7 to 9 in. long, closely set with 12 to 18 rows of pearly white, plump grains 
arranged in straight rows which gives them a particularly attractive appearance. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 1b. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
335 Stowell’s Evergr €€N — A good old reliable standby 
95 days. Ears are 71% to 8% in. long, with 16 to 20 rows of white, sweet, tender, meaty, and 
juicy kernels of exceptional quality. It holds its remarkable sweetness for quite a long time. 
Popular with all growers; used extensively for canning. Stalks grow 7 to 8 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 1b. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
311 Vanguar d — one of the earliest white corns; a money maker 
79 days. Very productive early corn which is somewhat resistant to Stewart’s disease; 7 to 
8 in. ears containing 10 or 12 rows of large white kernels of excellent quality and delicious 
flavor. A popular early white corn for market or home use. Stalks grow 5 to 6 ft. high. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 lbs. $2.00 
300 White Midget— Takes up little space; truly unique 
74 days. Ears 4% to 6 in. long, with 8 rows of white, sweet, exceptionally tender, delicately 
flavored kernels. Dwarf plants 2% to 3 ft. tall; keep them healthy for best results. 
Seed is very scarce this year; can offer packets only. Pkt. 50¢; 3 pkts. $1.25 
DELICIOUS POP CORN 
Put 5 or 6 seeds in groups 3 to 4 ft. apart and cover with 1 to 2 in. of soil; later thin out, 
leaving 3 or 4 stalks to a group. Seed may also be sown in rows 3 to 4 ft. apart, the seed spaced 
4 to 6 in. apart. As Pop Corn is hardier than Sweet Corn, the seed may be planted a week 
earlier. A pkt. will plant 100 ft. of row; 6 to 8 Ibs. for one acre. 
357 Hybrid South American Mushroom © 1% days. Large, deep 
orange-yellow kernels, 
somewhat rounded with very high popping expansion, varies from 28 to 30 volumes. Ears. 
6 to 8 in. long with 14 or 16 rows of kernels. Heavy producer. 6 to 7 ft. / 
Pkt. 15¢; 1b. 50¢; Ib. 90¢; 2 Ibs. $1.70; 5 Ibs. ($3.75 
eae 
H 105 days. Ears and kernels resémble 
356 Hybrid Japanese Hulless 10) Japanese Hulless but when popped the 
round, white balls are much larger. Heavier yielder, too. 6 to 7 ft. ey 
. . Pkt. 15¢; 1b. 45¢; Ib. 85¢; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $3.50 Country Gentleman 
353 Queen’s Golden 115 days. Golden yellow kernels which 
op pure white. Ears grow 7 in. long; 6 to 
74 ft. stalks. Pkt. 10¢; 1% lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 80¢; 5 lbs. $1.85 
354 South American Mushroom 120 days. Large golden 
yellow kernels which 
pop creamy white. Ears 6 to 9 in. long; stalks 6 to 7 ft. high. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
360 Japanese Hulless 105 days. Baby Rice Ears 214 to 434 in. 
long, well filled with deep, narrow ker- 
nels which pop snowy white. Stalks grow 6 to 7 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 1b. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
i 125 days. A white counterpart of South 
362 White Jumbo American Mushroom. Plants 614 to 734 ft. 
tall, bearing ears 7 to 8% in. long; grains are large and creamy white. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 1b. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.50 
1 1 110 days. Large ears, 6 to 714 in. long, closely set i 
355 White Rice with sharply pointed, white, Hoste grains which Pop Corn, South American Mushroom 
into fluffy, round, white balls. Stalks grow 5 to 614 ft. tall. Renin ef 25 POLL e@ AEROS Oe 
cee Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $1.85 See page 89 for Hybrid Sweet Corn 91 






