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Country Gentleman 
inches long), and the cob is small, densely 
covered to the very tip with irregular rows 
of very long, tender, white kernels of deli- 
cious flavor when cooked. Stalks average 7 
east in height and frequently yield three ears 
each. 
EARLY EVERGREEN, 95 Days—Ears 7 
inches long and 2% inches thick, 14 to 18 
rows of sweet delicious white kernels. Ma- 
tures five days earlier than Stowell’s Ever- 
green, which it resembles. 
GOLDEN BANTAM 8-ROWED, 85 Days— 
The ears are small (about 6 inches) and the 
grains golden-yellow in color, but the delicious 
flavor and. the tender quality: when cooked is 
not surpassed by any other variety of Sweet 
Corn, and has made it one of the most popu- 
lar for the home and market garden. The 
plants are dwarf, attaining a height of 5 to 6 
feet and often bearing two or more ears to 
the stalk. 
GOLDEN BANTAM 12-ROWED, 85 Days 
—Can also supply the improved strain, a se- 
lection from the old Golden Bantam with 
larger ear and greater productivity. Desir- 
able for canners and market gardeners. 
HOWLING MOB, 85 Days—So named, the 
story goes, because when introduced, there 
was a clamorous demand in the market for 
this early, tender, delicious sort. Ears meas- 
ure 7 to 9 inches, with 12 to 14 rows of 
pearly white grains. Stalks grow 6 feet tall. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN, 100 Days— 
More largely planted than any other Sweet 
Corn, for home use, market, and canning. 
The long slender grains are of good size. The 
ears are 8 inches long. Ears slightly tapered 
with 16 to 18 rows. Seed white, long, large. 
Plant grows 8 to 9 feet tall. 
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE—Used in the 
South and West for roasting ears, which are 
about 9 inches long. Kernels white. 
HYBRIDS 
Hybrid Sweet Corn excels open-pollinated 
in heavier yield, disease resistance and more 
even maturity. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID—Pro- 
duces stalks 7% feet tall with ears 7% inches 
long in 98 days. This Hybrid was originated 
at the University of Illinois and is well adapt- 
ed to the Middle West and a favorite with 
the canners. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM—\tThis splen- 
did corn developed by Purdue, seeds mature 
some 8 to 10 days later than Golden Bantam. 
Ears are about 8 inches long, 12 to 14-rowed, 
stalks 7 feet high, a most popular sort with us. 
_ IOANA—This Hybrid comes to us from 
the Iowa Station; is somewhat similar to Gol- 
den Bantam Hybrid with heavier foliage, 8- 
inch ears, well filled with medium, narrow, 
light yellow kernels. It is highly resistant to 
drought and bacterial wilt; superior canning 
and market variety. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN HYBRID — 
The uniform ears on this new splendid Hybrid 
are about 8 inches in length, with 14 to 18 
rows of attractive kernels well filled at the 
tips. The chalky white kernels show medium 
depth and breadth with excellent quality and 
flavor making a heavy yield. The plants grow 
about 8 feet tall with stiff, medium heavy 
stalk of dark green color, many stalks having 
