
VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ® KEYSTONE SEEDS 

SWEET CORN Peel 
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YELLOW HYBRIDS—Continued cipal graph Edible 
Uses Code Stage 
IMPROVED GOLDEN CROSS HYBRID HMSCF CURAY 80 
A new hybrid originated by Glenn M. Smith of U. S. D. A. at Purdue University from 
his inbreds P39A and P5IB. In addition to possessing excellent quality, the ears are 
borne 4 to 6 inches higher on the stalk than Golden Cross and has 2 to 4 more 
kernel rows. Recommended as adapted for freezing preservation. 
STALKS—6 feet tall, very uniform, heavy foliage, sturdy, vigorous, generally 2 or 
more ears per stalk. 
EARS —8 inches long, 10 to 14 rowed, cylindrical, filled to tip, very uniform in size, 
shape and maturity. 
KERNEL—Attractive yellow, tender, deep, of excellent flavor and quality. Seed yellow, 
wrinkled. 
IOANA MC  CUMMP 83 
Originated by Dr. E. S. Haber of lowa State College, a combination of the inbreds 
145 and P39, This hybrid has made a place for itself in the canning and market 
garden trade in the short time it has been known. A main crop variety of especially 
uniform attractive ears which is notably hardy and wilt resistant. All America Winner 
B. M. 1940. 
STALKS —6!/5 feet tall, sturdy, dark green, heavy foliage, hardy, well rooted, showing 
good drought resistance, few suckers. 
EARS  —8 inches long, 12 to 14 rows, very uniform, cylindrical, well filled, medium 
heavy husk. 
SSOMEL spay oid medium narrow, medium quality and sweet flavor. Seed yellow. 
wrinkled. 
ILLINOIS GOLDEN No. 10 MC CHOVO 79 
This hybrid was originated by Prof. Huelsen from inbreds 73c and 10IQ. It is out- 
standing for canning and has excellent possibilities in market gardens for more 
southern areas due to its apparent drought resistance. This hybrid is in season with 
Golden Cross hybrid and should not be overlooked as a main croper and we give 
it our highest recommendation. 
STALKS—7 feet tall, medium heavy, medium dark green, rarely a sucker, excellent 
uate with whip-like greenish red tassel, moderately foliaged, double 
eared. 
EARS —8 inches long, tight shuck, 12 to 16 rowed, very uniform, rows straight, 
slightly tapered at tip. 
KERNEL—At+tractive golden color, tender and sweet, of very high quality. Seed yellow 
and wrinkled. 

KVF-45 — A new yellow hybrid offered for 1947 plantings on a commercial 
trial basis only. May be renamed at time of general introduction. 
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