
SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S 


Each year DeKalb Hybrid Corns make new and loyal friends. 
Consequently, their popularity shows a steady climb. This is 
proof of their wide adaptability to the climates and soils of the 
South and East. 
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 seven years of successful per- 


DEKALB 404-A. A short-season Corn, about 

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DeKalb HYBRID CORN 
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 “thigh” or “ow” 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 comparatively new Corn in 
DeKalb 

816 
90 days in valley areas and 100 days on high 
ground. Truly a wonderful Corn, especially 
for an early crop. Our own experience and 
observation proves this conclusively. In four 
out of the last ten 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 
time, it is hard to beat. * 
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. Kernels are 
fairly deep and thick, of rich golden yellow. 
A uniformly high-yielding Corn. By actual 
test, on moderately rich soils and average 
rainfall, as much as 95 bushels of shelled Corn 
has been produced. Many farmers insist on 
840 each year. It is one of the three most 
popular DeKalb numbers among our cust- 
tomers. Matures in 110 to 115 days. 
DEKALB 847. Another excellent, uniformly 
good Corn, of medium fodder and maturity— 
110 to 115 days. Will, of course, give a better 
yield on rich land, but it produces well on 
poorer soils, even when rainfall is below 
normal. Ears are large and solid. Kernels 
are deep yellow, of excellent appearance and 
fine quality. By actual test, more than 100 
bushels of shelled Corn was produced on 
three different farms in the Valley last year. 
this area. Is, in fact, one of the newer De- 
Kalb developments. It replaced the popular 
888 last year, having proved by DeKalb 
tests to be somewhat superior to 888. Fodder 
is larger and maturity later than the lower 
numbers. Frequently used for silage. It is a 
good, rugged hybrid, with strong resistance 
against disease and insect attacks, and a 
high producer of deep, yellow kernels of high 
quality. 
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 898 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. Farmers who 
used it in past years are very loyal to this 
Corn. 
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. Last year was our 
first experience with this Corn. Our supply 
was limited, hence sales were confined to only 
a few farmers. Reports thus far received 
were very satisfactory. It will do an excellent 
job where a really large fodder is desired. 
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. 
If you would like a complete DeKalb Catalogue, write us 
PRICES OF DEKALB CORN HYBRIDS 
DeKalb 404-A. Thick flats 
DeKalb 719. Medium flats 
DeKalb 922. Medium flats 
816, 840 and 847 available in TFZ (thick flat) kernels at $2.25 
per pk.; $8.70 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. 

