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Hybrid Sweet Corns 
The larger yields, greater uniformity and better quality of hybrid 
sweet corns are the reasons for their now almost 100% use by can- 
ners, commercial growers and home gardeners. They definitely pay 
better in dollars and satisfaction. 
_Of the literally hundreds of hybrids now available we offer a 
series ripening at successive periods, each being one of the best avail- 
able in its ripening period. You can choose those that best suit your 
market or can provide a continuous supply from early to late by 
planting at one time several that will ripen in succession and then 
following with successive plantings of a late one. 
In the brief descriptions given below, the days of ripening are 
approximate for this section under favorable conditions. They vary 
with locality, season and planting date. They are comparable with 
Golden Bantam at 80 days. For detailed descriptions ask for our 
Special Sweet Corn Circular. It gives valuable planting suggestions, 
directions for controlling ear worm, corn borer and smut and the 
latest on weed control in sweet corn. 
IMPROVED SPANCROSS - 61 days, 23 earlier than Golden 
Cross. Earliest wilt resistant hybrid available. Cold resistant. Pro- 
lific yielder of very uniform, attractive, med. size, 8-12 rowed ears. 
WASHINGTON - 67 days, new hybrid from Conn. Exp. Station. 
More and larger ears than Spancross, more ears but smaller than 
paren oks, better quality than either. Wilt resistant. Don’t miss 
is one. 
MARCROSS - 68 days. 16 days ahead of Golden Cross. Wilt 
resistant, good yielder, large 12 rowed ears, good quality, excellent 
market type. A money maker for commercial growers. 
IMPROVED CARMELCROSS - 72 days. Wilt resistant, fine 
quality, 12 rowed, large ears, heavy yielder. Similar to Golden Cross. 
GRANT - 75 days. New mid-season hybrid, notably large ears, 
fine quality too. Orders limited to 5 lbs. 
LINCOLN - 78 days, 6 days ahead of Golden Cross. Wilt resistant, 
drought resistant, wide adaptation. Heavy producer of large, at- 
tractive, good quality, 12 to 16 rowed ears. 
LEE - 78 days, in Lincoln class. Ears slightly larger; quality a 
little better. Not so hardy or wilt resistant. Better for New England 
and Eastern New York. 
BIG LINCOLN - 80 days, a larger eared, heavier yielding, taller 
incoln. 
BIG LEE - 80 days, equal quality, taller stalks, larger ears, more 
ears, more profit than Lee. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN CROSS - 84 days, heavier ears, more 
kernel rows, taller stalks, ears borne higher, fewer suckers, same 
wonderful quality as original Golden Cross. 
BIG GOLDEN CROSS - 87 days, a larger eared Golden Cross 
with ‘good qualities retained. 
IOANA - 87 days. Appearance, quality, size ears like Golden 
Cross. Stalks larger, suckerless. Notably resistant to heat and 
drought. Out-yields Golden Cross under such conditions. Wilt re- 
sistant. 
BIG IOANA - 88 days. 10% more ears, 10% larger ears than 
Ioana and equal quality, hardiness and wilt resistance. 
MAGNAGOLD - 90 days. Wilt resistant. Big handsome 16 to 20 
rowed ears of excellent quality. Sell fast at premium prices. Lots 
of fodder. Best late yellow hybrid from every angle. See prices, pg. 3. 
BROOKHAVEN - 94 days, a new, large eared hybrid using 
Connecticut and Ohio inbreds. Heaviest yields in several tests, 70% to 
100% more weight of ears per acre than Golden Cross, Ioana and 
many other hybrids. Sold Out. 
FAMILY GARDEN SWEET CORN ASSORTMENT 
Here is a package of assorted hybrid sweet corn seeds, ripening 
in succession, that provides an average family with an abundance of 
delicious fresh sweet corn from early summer till fall, and plenty to 
can or dry for winter. It includes 2 oz. each Spancross, Washington, 
Carmelcross, Lincoln, Magnagold and 14 oz. Golden Cross with direc- 
tions for planting. Lots of enjoyment and real savings on food costs 
come in this package. Decide now to feast on sweet corn this summer 
as do hundreds of others. 
Empire Lotus 
Empire Lotus, the Eastern New. York strain of broadleaf birds- 
foot trefoil, is the best hay or pasture legume for long term seedings 
on soils not favorable for alfalfa. It is longer lived, more drouth re- 
sistant, more tolerant of wet or acid soils, ripens later, retains quality 
longer, is more palatable in all stages, stands grazing better and, 
after established, out yields alfalfa except where all conditions are 
favorable for alfalfa. The first crop is disappointingly light but, once 
established and properly managed, it produces 2 to 4 ton crops for 20 
years and longer. It should be used only for long term stands. It 
can be used for pasture, or hay and pasture, or silage and pasture, 
or pasture and seed. Empire Lotus is also valuable on steep slopes, 
in sod orchards and on roadside and lawn embankments where its 
bright yellow blossoms lend interest. 
Preparation for and times and methods of seeding are as for 
alfalfa. Use trefoil inoculant. Always combine with a tall grass for 
support but never with other legumes except wild white clover. 
Better grow Empire Lotus, the most reliable birdsfoot trefoil. 
Detailed directions on request. 
Hybrid Field Corns 
There is no question now that hybrids are more profitable, either 
for silage or grain. The problem is to choose from the many offered. 
It is better to decide on the basis of experiment station tests than 
advice of an agent paid to sell a certain brand. Reports of such tests 
are available in most states. They show in nearly every case that in 
any maturity group, there is an “open formula” hybrid that equals or 
excells the “secret formula” or “trade name” hybrids. Open formula 
hybrids are made from inbreds produced and controlled by the 
U. S. D. A. and state experiment stations. They are more reliably 
the same each year and usually are available at less cost. In other 
words, the higher prices usually charged for trade name hybrids sel- 
dom buy higher yielding seed but pay for expensive advertising and 
agent’s commissions 
On the basis of experiment station tests and customer experience, 
we have selected and offer the folowing “open formula” hybrids with 
confidence that they will produce as much food value per acre as, if 
not more than others in the areas designated. Numbers in paren- 
theses are approximate days required for maturing under conditions 
here. They of course vary from season to season and place to place, 
but show relative maturities. 
For grain it is best to use corns that ripen well within the season 
limits. Our selections are intended to be on the safe side. For silage, 
taller corns with high grain yield records that ripen 5 to 15 days 
later, usually make maximum yields of best quality silage. We have 
listed such for each situation described below. If writing us for ad- 
vice, please give your location in miles and direction from nearest 
town and date you will plant. 
VERY SHORT SEASON—Where only the very earliest corns 
mature; generally at elevations over 1200 and at lower elevations in 
Northern New York and New England. 
Grain: Wis. 255 (90). 
Silage: Wis, 275A (95); Wis. 335 (100). 
SHORT SEASON—Where 95 to 105 day corns usually mature; 
generally at elevations of 900’ to 1200’. 
Grain: Wis. 275A (95); Wis. 335 (100). 
Silage: Wis. 416 (110); Ohio M15 (115); Cornell 29-3 (115). 
MEDIUM SEASON—Where 105 to 115 day corns usually mature; 
generally at elevations of 500’ to 900’. 
Grain: Wis. 416 (110); Ohio M15 (115); Cornell 29-3 (115). 
Silage: Ohio K24 (120). 
LONG SEASON—Where 115 to 125 day corns usually mature; 
generally at elevations under 500’ 
Grain: Ohio K24 (120). 
Silage: Wis. 641A (130); Wis. 692 (135). 
VERY LONG SEASON—Best locations in area described above. 
Grain: Wis. 641A (130); Wis. 692 (135). 
Silage: U. S. 13 (140). 
GRADES 
Germinations range from 90% to 98%. Seed is graded,—Large 
Flat, Medium Flat, Large Round, Medium Round. This permits more 
accurate planting with less waste of seed and better yields. The 
different grades produce equally well, if the seed is properly spaced. 
Hay, Silage and Pasture Seedings 
The following suggested mixtures include the newer forage crops 
and consider today’s relative prices of the ingredients. Amounts are 
in pounds per acre and cost per acre follows. 
HAY OR SILAGE 
For good alfalfa soils - 
8 Alfalfa, 8 Brome. $9.68. 
5 Alfalfa, 2 Alsike, 5 Timothy. $5.11. 
For soils not suited for alfalfa - 
4 Med. Red, 2 Alsike, 5 Timothy. $4.06. 
5 Alsike, 5 Timothy. $3.00. 
HAY AND PASTURE OR SILAGE AND PASTURE 
For good alfalfa soil - 
1 ‘Ladino, 6 Alfalfa, 2 Med. Red, 6 Timothy. $8.32. 
1 Ladino, 6 Alfalfa, 5 Brome, 3 Timothy. $9.16. 
1 Ladino, 3 Alfalfa, 2 Alsike, 5 Timothy. $5.81. 
For soils not suited to alfalfa - 
1 Ladino, 2 Med. Red, 2 Alsike, 5 Timothy. $4.66. 
1 Ladino, 4 Alsike, 5 Timothy. $4.62. 
2 Ladino, 5 Timothy. $5.10. 
5 Birdsfoot Trefoil, 6 Timothy. $8.82. 
PERMANENT PASTURE OR SILAGE AND PASTURE 
1 Ladino, 8 Orchard. $4.88. 1 Ladino, 8 Brome. $6.48. 
_ PERMANENT PASTURES 
1 Ladino, 1 Wild White, 5 Ky. Blue, 5 Timothy. $7.55. 
3 Birdsfoot Trefoil, 1 Wild White, 4 Ky. Blue, 5 Timothy. $9.12. 
10 Ky. Blue,.1 Ladino (for poultry especially). $8.30. 
SPECIAL SUGGESTIONS. On wet soils substitute 1 Red Top 
for 2 Timothy. Where water sometimes stands 3 days or longer sow 
6 Reed Canary preferably in fall. Use Brome grass only on well 
drained, fertile soils. Use Birdsfoot Trefoil only for long term seed- 
ings, 6 years and longer. 



Pasture Yields ‘Gan Be Doubled 
