16 THE FRANK 8S. PLATT COMPANY 
Sweet Corn 
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Sweet corn planted very early in Connecticut (April 15th) will require about ten days longer than 
indicated. The number of days from planting to market will also vary according to season and soil 
conditions; they are given only as a guide to comparative earliness, and are based on plantings made 
about May 16th in Connecticut. Likewise, corn planted in June, due to temperature and longer days, 
will naturally require somewhat less days. 
OUTSTANDING HYBRID VARIETIES FOR 1948 
Hybrid varieties outyield Open Pollinated varieties from 15 to 40% and are more resistant to disease and 
storm damage. Good adaptable hybrids pay best. “A hybrid is the first generation of a cross between strains 
of different parentage and involving one or more inbred lines of corn or their combinations.” (Ohio State 
Law). 
Spancross 13 x 3 (72 days). An im- 
proved early hybrid, 2 or 3 days earlier 
than the 13 x 4 hybrid, also larger and 
of better quality. Should not be con- 
fused with older varieties of similar 
name; it is wilt and cold resistant. 
Stalks 4 to 5 ft., ears 6% inches long, 
12 rowed, yellow kerneled. Per pkt., 
[5c ptz00c dtr lt0 = 1Orlbs] $4.80: 
100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Marcross (77 days). Gardeners have 
been looking for an earlier, good-sized 
hybrid ear. Marcross fills the need bet- 
ter than any other for its season. An 
attractive ear 7 inches long, 12 to 14 
rowed; good table quality, and a week 
earlier than Whipple’s Top Cross. 
This, together with its hybrid vigor 
and productiveness, makes it a val- 
uable and profitable addition to the list 
of better varieties. Per pkt., 15c.;: pt., 
60c.; qt., $1.10; 10 Ibs., $4.80; 100 Ibs., 
$45.00. 
Carmel Cross Improved (80 days) 
An excellent early, mid-season varie- 
ty, about 3 days after Marcross. A 
heavier ear than the original stock, 
7% inches long, 12-14 rowed; kernel 
yellow with fine flavor and quality. 
Pt loceeptsnOUGr; dines. 1010 dbs. 
$4.80; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Lee (84 days). Very similar to Lin- 
coln, though in most cases slightly 
larger. It has not definitely been de- 
termined which of these varieties will 
produce more satisfactorily with un- 
favorable conditions, or has wider 
adaptability. Both are exceptionally 
large ears for their season, and fine 
quality. Pero pkinalacsep te ouc., qt 
$1.10; 10 lbs., $4.80; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Lincoln (85 days). A large, attract- 
ive eared corn to take the place of 
Whipple’s Top Cross. Plant vigorous 
and heavy producer. Ears about 8 inches, 12-16 rowed. Received AA Bronze Medal for 1942. Pro- 
duced by Connecticut Agricultural Station. Per pkt., 15c.; pt., 60c.; qt., $1.10; 10 Ibs., $4.80; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Golden Cross Bantam (88 days). Originated by Glenn C. Smith of the United States Department of 
Agriculture and the Indiana Experiment Station. Golden Cross Bantam sets a standard for quality, pro- 
ductiveness, and resistance to bacterial wilt. It is extensively used and should be grown in every home gar- 
den. Market Gardeners were surprised at the tremendous yield of marketable ears per acre (15,000—prac- 
tically double other good stocks). The ears are 10-14 rowed, 7% to 8 inches long, and ready for market in 
88 days as compared with 80 days for the small original Bantam. Per pkt., 15c.; pt., 60c.; qt., $1.10; 10 lbs., 
$4.80; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Wilson (95 days). The outstanding large, late variety. Stalks 8% to 9 feet tall; ears large in diameter 
and 9 inches long; one week later than Golden Cross Bantam. The quality is excellent. Pkt., 15c3;'pt.o0ce 
qt., $1.10; 10 lbs., $4.80; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Sweet Corn Collection. Outstanding varieties for ideal all season succession. See page 5. Per pkt., 
15c.; six varieties for 85c. 



Spancross Marcross Lincoln 
