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MODERN SEED HOUSE 43 
DeKalb HYBRID CORN 
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- 

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 ‘‘high” or “‘low” 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 404-A. A short-season Corn, about 
90 days in valley areas and 100 days on high 
ground. Truly a wonderful Corn, especially 
for an early crop. Our own experience an 
observation proves this conclusively. Pro- 
duced 140 bushels per acre in testing plots at 
Mt. Airy Farm in 1948. For a high yield ina 
short time, it is virtually unbeatable. On 
occasions, the results are almost unbelievable. 
DEKALB 816. One of the three most popular 
DeKalb numbers with us, as measured by the 
number of bushels sold each year. A high 
yielder, as evidenced by the fact that the 
official test at Mt. Airy Farms in 1948 showed 
170 bushels per acre. 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, especially 
bottom, soil where moisture lingers during 
dry spells. Produced at the rate of 190 bushels 
per acre in Mt. Airy test plots in 1948. Ears 
are large, of medium length and fine appear- 
ance. Stalks are robust in size, not extremely 
large, and generally remain green after ear 
has matured. 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. Yielded at the rate of 184 
bushels in test plots at Mt. Airy in 1948. 
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. Produced at the rate of 170 bushels 
in Mt. Airy test plots in 1948. - 
DEKALB 850. This is a new addition to our 
list of DeKalb numbers and is being included 
on the recommendation of DeKalb folks. It 
has demonstrated outstanding features in past 
years and in 1948 yielded at the rate of 194 
bushels in Mt. Airy plots. Like other ‘‘800”’ 
series, it is what is known as “‘full maturity” 
Corn, which means that it is well adapted 
to the Valley and more eastern and southern 
areas. 
DEKALB 898. A comparatively new Corn in 
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 
oer Mt. Airy yield was 182 bushels in 
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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 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 flat grains (TFZ) .... 
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DeKalb 404-A. Large flats. (Su 
DeKalb 719. Large flats........ 
DeKalb 922. Large flats...... 
DeKalb, All Others. Medium or large flats, as 
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816, 840 and 847 available in TFZ (thick flat) kernels at $2.25 
per pk.; $8.00 per bu. 
Prices are f.o.b. Harrisonburg. If ordered to be sent by Parcel Post within 150 miles, add 
42 cts. per pk. and $1.30 per bus. 
Consult your Postmaster for rates beyond 150 miles. 
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