
SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S 



MODERN SEED HOUSE 
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DeKalb HYBRID CORN 
The popularity of DeKalb Hybrid Seed Corn continues to 
grow in this area. This is proof of its wide adaptability to the 
climates and soils of the South and East. It is seldom, indeed, 
that a farmer discontinues using DeKalb Corns once he has 
used them. 
DeKalb is bred to resist drought, insects and blight, and it has 
superb standing ability. Experience has proved that it delivers 
fine yields of high-quality grain. And the larger-foddered Corns 
produce a large tonnage of grain content, enhancing its feed 
value. DeKalb hybrids have had six years of successful per- 
for an early crop. 
time, you will like it. 
DEKALB 404-A. A short-season Corn, about 
90 days in valley areas and 100 days on high 
ground. Truly a wonderful Corn, especially 
Our own experience and. 
observation proves this conclusively. In four 
out of the last nine years, it won the DeKalb 
National Championship for yield of grain, 
ranging from 157 to 194 bushels to the acre on 
a five-acre plat. For a high yield in a short 
formance in this area and their popularity has shown persistent 
growth. 
As is the case with all hybrids, you should use the DeKalb 
‘number’ which is best adapted to the degree of fertility of 
soil, rather than consider it is ‘high’ or ‘‘low” ground. Then 
selection should be made on the basis of your desires in respect 
to early, medium, or late maturity, large or small fodder, and so 
on. 
If you are a DeKalb user, you will doubtless know which Corn 
you want. If not, read the descriptions before making a choice. 
DEKALB 898. A new Corn for this area. Indeed, 
it is one of DeKalb’s newer developments and 
is to replace 888 in this area, which has been 
very popular here as a sort of combined crib 
and ensilage Corn. The 898 is regarded as some- 
what superior to 888. Results were so out- 
standing that it was chosen the first among 
hundreds of yellow DeKalb hybrids tested in 
the South, to be produced commercially. Itisa 
good, rugged hybrid, tolerant of insect and 
disease attacks, and a high producer of deep 
kernels of high quality.. Larger fodder and 
somewhat later maturity than the lower 
“numbers.” : 
DEKALB 816. Thus far this has been our most 
popular DeKalb Corn, judging from the num- 
ber of bushels sold. The fodder is medium tall. 
Stalks are stiff, with short shanks. Harvest 
easily, by either hand or machine. Kernels are 
rich golden yellow and soft, making it a fa- 
vorite for feeding. Matures in 110 to 115 days. 
DEKALB 825. A fine Corn for rich land, 
especially bottom soil where moisture lingers 
during dry spells. Ears are large, of medium 
‘length and fine appearance. In fact, it is 
usually a very “showy” Corn. Stalks are ro- 
bust size, not extremely large, and generally 
remain green after ear has matured, making 
fine quality of fodder. Most farmers who have 
used this Corn are partial to it. Matures in 
about 110 days. 
DEKALB 840. A fine sturdy Corn that has pro- 
duced uniformly good results in this area. On 
low, rich land fodder is fairly large, while on 
high and rather poor soil the stalks are 
smaller. But in either case it usually throws a 
good ear, and frequently two. A farmer near 
Harrisonburg got a 95-bushel yield on land 
that had a good application of manure and 
some fertilizer, but which could not otherwise 
be classed as rich soil. A portion of the field 
consisted of clay, gravel knolls from which 
moisture soon disappeared. This, we think, is 
positive proof that 840 is a reliable Corn. 
Matures in 110 to 115 days. 
DEKALB 847. Another excellent, uniformly 
good Corn, of medium fodder and maturity— 
110 to 115 days. A Shenandoah Valley field 
in 1945 won the DeKalb National Champion- 
ship for a yield of 142 bushels per acre for a 
five-acre plat. This, alone should be ample 
proof of its performance. Will, of course, give 
a better yield on rich land, but it Goes well on 
poorer soils, even in rather dry seasons. Our 
sales of 847 in 1946 showed a nice increase over 
previous years. 
DEKALB 1002. A large-foddered variety, which 
has in the last several years become in- 
creasingly popular with us as an ensilage Corn. 
When planted in good soil it produces a high 
yield of grain and big tonnage of fine quality. 
DEKALB 1025. Many customers continue to 
ask for a still larger-foddered hybrid, despite 
the fine results obtained from use of 888 and 
1002. This is really a big Corn, in respect to 
tonnage, especially when planted on rich soil, 
and it bears a good ear, also. Those who used 
it last year were well pleased. 
DEKALB 1060. As you may have observed, the 
higher the ‘“number’’ of DeKalb Corns the 
larger the fodder. So the fodder of this one is 
even larger than 1025. Our supply for this 
year is limited. We are stocking it chiefly for 
test purposes. ‘‘Bob’’ North, the eastern 
sales manager, says he wants to convince us 
that there is such a thing as a Corn being ‘‘too 
big.’’ We shall see, by next fall. 
DEKALB 719. A uniform, high-yielding white 
hybrid of medium fodder and maturity. 
adapted to the same general areas as the yellow 
hybrids in the 800 series. 
DEKALB 922. Any DeKalb Corn that begins 
with an odd number is white. This is one of 
the oldest DeKalb white hybrids, having stood 
the test down through the years. Very popular 
because it is widely adapted. A fine yielder, 
with deep-kerneled ears of medium length and 
full shuck covering. 
PRICES OF DEKALB CORN HYBRIDS 
840 and 847 available in TFZ (thick flat) kernels at $1.75 per ‘ 
pk.; $6.40 per bu. 
Prices f.o.b. Harrisonburg. If ordered to be sent Parcel Post within 150 miles, add 
25 cts. per pk. and 72 cts. per bus. 

DeKalb 816 

