

4 SWEET CORN 
Hybrid varieties. Will not. reproduce true ‘the second — | : 
year, consequently do not :save seed: from the crop. \ > — 

Plant % lb. for 100 feet of row, 12° to'14 lbs. per ‘acre. The 
fresher sweet. corn is, the better the flavor. Plant for a. suc- 
cession, using some of the extra early, early and main crop va- 
rieties. A month to-six weeks later plantings of early sorts may 
be made for late use. “If white. and-yellow'corns are planted ad- 
joining, cross pollination will cause the ears to produce some off 
color kernels. Do not plant sweet corn near field corn. It is 
better to use three or four short rows instead of one long one. 
Transfer of pollen is better resulting in more desirable ears. 
Warm weather, moderate moisture and rich soil are desirable 
but most garden soil will do if worked deeply and thoroughly 
before planting. Wait until the ground is warm and avoid: the 
seed rotting. Rows may be spaced 2% to 4 feet apart. ‘Use a 
wider planting for taller varieties. In drills, plant 5 or 6 seeds 
to the foot; in hills, 5 to 6 seeds per hill. When plants are about 
5 inches tall, thin to 10 to 12 inches apart. “Cultivate well,and 
<eep free from weeds. ye 

Sweet Corn Aristogold 
M4 83 days. A winner in the “All-America” selections. 
Aristogold Withstands abuse from weather. A handsome, fast 
growing, rich yellow color. Ears extra long 12 to 14 rowed, with 
deeper kernels than any other Bantam type, Stalks 8 feet tall; 
makes exceptional yields even under adverse conditions of drought 
or heat because of the deep root system. Will withstand planting 
in cold, wet soil better than most varieties. 
(Pkt., 10¢) (¥2 Ib., 35c) lb, 65c) (5 lbs., $2.70) prepaid 
Golden Rocket 67 days. This extremely early new hybrid is 
just being introduced and presents your op- 
portunity to become one of the first to plant this excellent sort. It 
is said that quality and performance are actually superior to other 
varieties of like maturity date. Stalk 5% ft. tall; ears 7% in. in 
length, primarily 12-row. Kernels medium wide and quality very 
good. Developed as hybrid No. 1018. 
(Pkt., 20c) (12 lb., 50c) 
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