VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES > KEYSTONE SEEDS 
SWEET CORN, HYBRIDS—Continued 
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NARROWGRAIN ILLINOIS 14x11 (W) HMC CUMSO 86 
A hybrid originated by Prof. W. A. Huelsen, University of Illinois, for canning. 
A more narrow grain type than 14x13 and an exceptionally heavy yielder, 
combined with high quality and hardiness. 
STALKS —8 feet tall, moderately heavy foliage, whip-like reddish tassel, 
sturdy, and hardy grower. 
EARS  -—8 inches long, 18 to 20 rowed, large, slightly tapered at tip, re- 
markably uniform. 
KERNEL—Deep white, narrow, tender, and of good quality. Seed white, 
wrinkled. 
NARROWGRAIN ILLINOIS 14x13 (W) HMC CHMIR 86 
Another origination by Prof. W. A. Huelsen, University of Illinois, for canning. 
Widely adapted and heavily productive. 
STALKS —8 feet tall, strong, sturdy, vigorous grower, frequently two large 
ears per stalk. Medium heavy dark green foliage. 
EARS  —8 inches long, 14 to 18 rows, large white, good heavy husk, deep 
kernels, well filled, slightly tapered to tip. 
KERNEL—Deep, medium narrow, of good quality and flavor. Seed white, 
wrinkled. 
NORMANDIE (Y) C CUZYT 80 
A new yellow hybrid with the ability to produce deep, narrow kernels of long 
lasting quality under the warm harvesting climate of the Midwest. Stalks 
similar to Golden Cross Bantam, but the ears borne on longer ear-branches 
and six inches higher above the ground. Canners like its long holding ability, 
high quality, productivity, and adaptation to mechanical harvesting. Indica- 
tions are that it is resistant to Stewart’s disease. Its deep kernels produce a 
high ratio of cut corn per ton. 
STALKS —614 feet tall, uniform, sturdy, vigorous, mostly one ear per stalk. 
EARS -—8} inches long, 14 to 16 rows, slightly tapered, filled to the tip. 
KERNEL—Attractive yellow, tender, deep, narrow, of delicious flavor and fine 
quality. Seed yellow, wrinkled. 
SILVERLINER or White Golden Cross Bantam (W) HMCF CHOKU 84 
A white hybrid sweet corn with quality comparable to Golden Cross Bantam, 
having larger ears with deeper, narrower kernels and taller, more vigorous 
stalks. An improvement over Supercross, being taller, more vigorous, heavier 
yielding, and having longer holding quality. Good husk coverage affords pro- 
tection to the tip. 
STALKS —7 feet tall, uniform, dark green, vigorous, sturdy with heavy foliage, 
usually two ears high on the stalk, relatively free from tillers. 
EARS -—8}1% inches long, 14 to 18 rows, nearly cylindrical, uniform in size, 
shape and maturity; well-filled to the tip. 
KERNEL—Deep, tender, sweet and of excellent flavor for canning or fresh 
use. Seed white, wrinkled. 
STOWELLS EVERGREEN HYBRID (W) HMCF CHARK 86 
A hybrid to replace the most commonly known and popular standard main- 
crop open-pollinated Stowells Evergreen variety. Superior for its uniformity, 
vigor, productivity, and resistance to drought. 
STALKS —8 feet tall, stout, vigorous grower, moderately heavy foliage, some 
with 2 ears per stalk. 
EARS -—81 inches long, 14 to 18 rows, slightly tapered, well-filled with A 
deep kernels, tight heavy husks. 
KERNEL—White, deep, large and fine quality. Seed white, wrinkled. 
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