


NORTHRUP, KING & CO..'S VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS 

HYBRID SWEET CORN— (Continued) 
Hybrid 8-Row Blends 
A mechanical mixture of four or more well 
tested and proven hybrids, primarily 8-row 
types. Similar growth habits but of differ- 
ent maturities. Excellent for home gardener 
giving all advantages of hybrid vigor and 
quality yet producing edible ears over an 
extended period. 
Hybrid 12-Row Blends 
A mechanical mixture of four or more 
well tested and proven 12-row hybrids, sim- 
ilar in plant habit and growth but of dif- 
ferent maturity dates. Recommended for 
home gardeners, giving them all the ad- 
vantages of hybrid vigor and quality yet 
producing edible ears over an extended 
period. 
Ioana 87 days 
Originated by Dr. E. S. Haber of Iowa 
State College. Productive and highly re- 
Golden Cross VT20 


Toana 
sistant to wilt. Tall plants with broad leaves. 
Ears 7% to 8 inches long, 12 to 14 rowed, 
cylindrical. Light yellow kernels. Excellent 
variety for home gardener or canner. Has 
proven more resistant to adverse conditions 
than Golden Cross. 
Iogent No. 27 98 days 
Hybrid Country Gentleman developed by 
Dr. E. S. Haber at Ames, Iowa. Slightly 
later than most open Pollinated strains, but 
widely adapted. Strong, vigorous plant 7% 
to 8 feet tall, ears large, 8-inch uniform. 
Excellent white color. 
Iogreen 191x12E 96 days 
A semi-narrow grain hybrid evergreen. 
Primarily a corn for canners as it gives an 
outstanding percentage of cut. Ear short, 
7 inches, blocky, about 2'4 inches diameter. 
Good kernel depth. Plants tall 7% to 8 
feet. Do not sucker. Very sturdy stalks. 
Ears are carried high. Kernel color medium 
white. Row number 16 to 20. Quality good. 
Recommended as an outstanding corn for 
cream style pack. 
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