4 THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 
Outstanding Hybrid 
Varieties of Sweet Corn 
for 1948 
Spancross 13 x 3 (72 days) 
An improved early hybrid, 2 or 3 
days earlier than the 13 x 4 hybrid; 
also larger and of better quality. 
Should not be confused with older 
varieties of similar name; it is wilt 
and cold resistant. Stalks 4 to 5 ft., 
ears 614 inches long; 12-rowed, yel- 
low kerneled. Price per pkt., 15c.; 
per pt., 55c.; per qt., $1.00; 10 lbs., 
$4.50; 100 lbs., $42.00. 
Marcross (77 days) 
Gardeners have been looking for 
an earlier, good-sized hybrid ear. 
Marcross fills the need better than 
any other for its season. An at- 
tractive ear 7 inches long, 12 to 
16 rowed; fine table quality, and a 
week earlier than Whipple’s Top 
Cross. This, together with its 
hybrid vigor and productiveness, 
makes it a valuable and profitable 
addition to the list of better 
varieties. Price per pkt., 15c.; per 
pt.,. 55¢.3 ‘per qt. °$1.00;7 10 lbs; 
$4.50; 100 lbs., $42.00. 
Carmel Cross Improved 
(80 days) 
An excellent early mid-season 
variety, about 3 days after Mar- 
cross. A heavier ear than the orig- 
inal stock, 7% inches long; 12 to 14 
rowed; kernel yellow with fine fla- 
vor and quality. Price per pkt., 
1dc.; per pt., 55e.;° per qt. $1.05 
10 Ibs., $4.70; 100 lbs., $44.00. 
Lee (84 days) 
Very similar to Lincoln, though in 
most cases slightly larger. It has 
not definitely been determined 
which of these varieties will pro- 
duce more satisfactorily under un- 
favorable conditions, or has wider 
Sweet Corn -- Golden Cross Bantam adaptability. Both are exceptional- 
, ; ; ly large ears for thei 
have fine quality. Price per pkt., 15c.; pt., 55c.; qt., $1.00; 10 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $42.00. seen 

Lincoln (85 days) 
A large, attractive eared corn to take the place of Whipple’s Top Cross. Plant vigorous and h 
producer. Ears about 8 inches, 12 to 16 rowed. Received AA Bronze Medal for 1942. Bees by Gon 
necticut Agricultural Station. Price per pkt., 15c.; pt., 55¢.; qt., $1.00; 10 Ibs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $42.00. 
Golden Cross Bantam (3838 days) 
Originated by Glenn M. Smith of the United States Department of Agricultur i 
Experiment Station. Golden Cross Bantam sets a standard for quality, maa setae aga 
ance to bacterial wilt. It is extensively used and should be grown in every home garden. Market 
Gardeners were surprised at the tremendous yield of marketable ears per acre (15 000—>practically 
double other good stocks). The ears are 10 to 14 rowed, 7% to 8 inches long, and ready for mar- 
ket in 88 days as compared with 80 days for the small original Bantam. Price per pkt., 15c.; 
per pt., 55¢.; per qt., $1.00; 10 Ibs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $42.00. esa Spe 
Wilson (95 days) 
The outstanding large-eared, late variety. Stalks 8% to 9 feet tall; ears large in di 
inches long; one week later than Golden Cross. The quality is excellent. Bee ee ae tbe piv 
pt., 55c.; qt., $1.00; 10 Ibs., $4.50; 100 Ibs., $42.00. va 
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