GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 1S 
Sweet Corn 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS, One pint for 100 hills; about six quarts per acre. Early corn is 
planted in rows 214 to 8 feet apart, and about 8 inches apart in the row, in May, and will be 
ready for table eight or nine weeks from date of planting. Later varieties should be planted from 
the 15th of May to the 15th of June.- Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart. It will be ready for use in 
from 10 to 12 weeks from date of planting. 
Open - Pollinated 
72 days. Earliest of the golden varieties and better than the 
Golden Early Market Gill’s Early Golden. Ears Anediaiy, 8- to 12-rowed, of about the 
same size as Improved Bantam, with stalks 3% feet tall, medium tender, sweet and 
of good flavor. A popular and prolific variety for home and market garden. Lb., 35c, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, uy lbs., neta ue ecinneaa 50 ae oe : 
66 -_»9 74 days. A valuable yellow variety for the market grower or 
* Golden Sunshine the oriaate gardener. Tt is a cross between the Golden Bantam 
and Gill’s Early Market, and combines the earliness and large size of ear of the Gill’s 
Early Market with much of the high quality of the Golden Bantam. It is ready for 
market a week to 10 days earlier than Golden Bantam, and has a much larger ear, the 
ears averaging 8% inches long, with 12 to 14 rows. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 
10 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. te 
a G ld B 79 days. Hardy, early maturing, very dwarf. Cob is small but fills 
olden bantam out nicely with large, deep cream-colored kernels, which turn yel- 
low when ripe. No home gardens should be without this excellent corn. Lb., 35c, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., se 0; 50 pee hae = 
85 days. Superior to the original Golden Bantam in quality, 
Improved Golden Bantam and has larger ear. It matures about the same time. Nearly 
all ears carry 12 rows of deep, rich, golden yellow kernels, set close upon the cob. It 
is a favorite with the market gardener. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs., $3.00; 
25 Ibs., $6.50; 50: Ibs., $12.50. * ‘ 4 
95 days. This new variety combines all the good qualities of Gold- 
Golden Evergreen en Bantam and Stowell’s Evergreen. Has the bright golden color 
and tender kernels of Gelden Bantam and the flavor and sweetness of Stowell’s Ever- 
green. Ears much larger than Bantam; not quite as large as Evergreen, but much 
earlier. Stalks are full leaved and usually bear two well-developed ears. Lb., 35c, 

pestpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
’ 90 days. The most popular 
* Stowell Ss Evergreen late Sweet Corn. More ex- 
tensively planted than any other sort, being the gen- 
eral favorite with market gardeners. Ears are of good 
size, grain deep; tender and sugary. Lb., 35c, post- 
paid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., 
$12.50. 
j (White or Shoe Peg Corn). 90 
Country Gentleman days. An especially fine quality 
corn; without row formation. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not 
postpaid, 10 Ibs. $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
* Sunshine 
90 days. Has all the merits of the 
Early Evergreen «stowell’s” Evergreen. This is a 
white Corn. It is a splendid variety for the market 
gardener. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., 
$3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
° 83 days. Reputed to be the sweetest 
Black Mexican and most delicious of all table Corn. 
Color is white when young, changing to bluish black 
in later stages. 1 lb., 35c, postpaid. 
Hybrids 
A hybrid is the first generation of a cross between strains of different parentage and involving one or more 
inbred lines of Corn cr their combinations. 
67 days. This is the one. A first early yel- 
Gold Rush low hybrid for the early market with the 
strong hybrid vigor and productiveness. Stalks 6 ft. 
tall. Ears 8% inches, 12 to 14 rowed, slightly tapered, 
well filled to the tip. Most attractive yellow; tight 
husk. Tender, sweet and of fine quality and flavor. 
Lb., 50c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs., $4.50; 25 Ibs., 
$10.50; 50 Ibs., pan F sere Vals es 
ays. Excellent for marke 
Golden Cross Bantam ponies and well adapted for 
canners’ use. Highly resistant to Stewart’s disease 
and very prolific. Stalks sturdy, with exceptionally 
broad, dark green leaves. Ears 10- to 14-rowed, slight- 
ly lighter yellow than Golden Bantam. Kernels me- 
dium in width and depth. Suitable for quick freezing. 
Lb., 50c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs., $4.50; 25 Ibs., 
$10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00. 
Marcross C13x6 67 days. This has proved a very 
good early market and home garden 
variety. Stalks are short but sturdy, highly resistant 
to Stewart’s disease. Ears long, plump, abruptly 
tapered at the tips, 10- to 14-rowed with light cream- 
yellow, medium broad kernels of good quality. Lb., 
50c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $4.50; 25 Ibs., 
$10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00. 
ey (All-America Selection.) 87 days. A 
loana Hybrid midseason yellow hybrid, highly resist- 
ant to both drought and wilt. Plants tall and sturdy 
with broad, numerous leaves. Ears 7% to 8 inches 
long, 12 to 14 rows, cylindrical, well filled with me- 
dium narrow light yellow kernels. An attractive and 
productive variety for either gardener or canner. 
Suitable for quick freezing. Lb., 50c, postpaid. Not 
Postpaid, 10! Ibs., $4.50; 25 Ibs., $10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00. 
POP CORN 
Australian Hulless Hybrid Pwart growing; heavy 
yielder of attractive ears; 
peculiar form, being nearly as thick as long. Color 
pearly white. Entirely hulless, making it the tender- 
est of any Pop Corn when popped. 1 lb., 65c, postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 5 lbs., $3.00. 
: : Developed by the Minnesota Ex- 
Minnhybrid No. 250 periment Station from Japanese 
Hulless over which it showed a marked improvement 
in yield equivalent to about 15% more per acre with 
25 to 80 % greater expansion of popping which gives 
increased tenderness, kernels are white. 1 Ilb., 65c, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 5 lbs., $3.00. 
= 110 days. Sunburst. Better 
South American Yellow adapted for Michigan cli- 
mate. It matures about 2 weeks earlier than the true 
type South American yellow. Amber color, large size 
when popped, having a butter-colored tint. 1 Ib., 40c, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 5 Ibs., $1.75. 

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areas mache postage will be extra, and in the case of 10 lbs. of Sweet Corn, the mailing weight would be at least 12 or 
13 Ibs., on which the rates in force at time of ordering would prevail, but in any case, any money that is sent us additional, 
would be refunded immediately when the order is filled, so be sure to include enough for postage. Parcel Post rates are given 
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