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Earliest Golden 
Golden Early Market 
_ Carefully Bred Northern Seed Unexcelled for Earliness and 
é One pint for 300 hills: 8 to 10 Ibs. per acre, with exception 
of Country Gentleman, which requires only “2 as much seed. 
SWEET CORN 
Early Saskatchewan 
; THE EARLIEST WHITE SWEET CORN 
62 days. The earliest white Sweet Corn. Quality superior to that of most 
varieties of extra early Corn; extremely hardy; can be planted early, with- 
standing cold, wet weather to a wonderful degree. Ears 6 to 7 inches long ; 
8 rowed; kernels pure white, sweet and tender. Very productive for an ex- 
tra early sort, usually producing two ears to the. stalk. 
Black Mexican 
88 days. One of the richest flavored, sweetest, and 
tenderest. Ears 7 to 8 inches long, with 8 rows of 
kernels. The ripe seed is bluish-black, but when in 
table condition the kernels are pearly white. <A 
most desirable second early variety for the home 
garden. 
* Golden Early Market 
68 days. Especially desirable for its extreme 
earliness, sweetness and richness of flavor. .Popu- 
lar with market growers, and at’ roadside stands. 
Ears 6% to 7 inches long, with 10 to 12 rows of 
large, sweet, creamy yellow kernels. 
Country Gentleman 
95 days. The standard of excellence in late white. 
Dependably productive and best in extremes of heat 
and drought. Plants very large, often bear two. or 
more large ears; yields heavy tonnage of forage. 
Ears about 8” long. Kernels white, sweet and 
tender; very long, slender, shoe-peg shape; closely 
packed in irregular rows. 
Stowell's Evergreen 
98 days. We have a fine strain of this standard 
late variety and it is recognized everywhere as the 
best type of its class. The large ears are 9” long, 
with 16 rows of deep, white kernels. It is hardy, 
productive, sweet and tender, and remains a long 
time in cooking condition. 
Burgess’ Earliest Golden 
62 days. 10 to 12 days earlier than Golden Ban- 
tam, hardy and can stand early planting. A won- 
derful yielder when planted on good soils. Market 
gardeners will find no equal among the yellow corns 
for extremely early planting. Plzn on planting some 
of this variety and be the first to have yellow corn: 
in your locality. Ears 6 to 7 inches long, with 12 
rows of tender golden kernels. 
Barden's Wonder Bantam 
84 days. A cross between. Golden Bantam and 
Early: Wonder, with all the qualities and sweetness 
of the old reliable Golden Bantam, but with larger 
ears. Ears 8 to 10 inches long, filled with 8 rows 
of broad, rich, golden yellow kernels. Stalk 5 to 6 
feet high. 
Goiden Evergreen 
90 days. Best late yellow variety. A cross be- 
tween Stowell’s Evergreen and Golden Bantam, pos- 
sessing all. the splendid qualities of both. Same 
color as Golden Bantam, with an added sweetness 
and superior flavor. Ears 8” long, with 12 to 14 
rows of kernels. 
Golden Bantam 
5 days. Popular early Sweet Corn; sweet, rich 
and delicious. Ears 6 to 7 inches long, with 8 rows 
of kernels which are of a creamy-yellow color. It is 
suited for extra early and later plantings. 
2 “New and Unusual’ SWEET CORNS 
3 Aunt Mary's 
. Aunt Mary’s is matchless in every respect. It 
grows stronger, has a better flavor, is more tender 
and stays in the roasting ear longer than any corn 
known—besides being sweeter. That’s what they 
say about it. It ripens over a long period, giving 
you time to pick or can it. Large plants, most with 
two big ears with straight rows and deep tender 
white kernels. (Pkt. 25c) (1% Pt. 60c) (Pt. $1.00) 
(Qt. $1.80). 
Golden Midget 
Its tiny 4” ears are the sweetest and earliest of 
all. Truly amazing flavor. 30” plants mature in 60 
days. Midget size, wonderful for canning and freez- 
ing whole. (Pkt. 25c) (1%4 Pt. 60c) (Pt. $1.00). 
How to Grow Sweet Corn Without Ear Worms 
A treatment for control 
of Corn Ear Worms. Bot- 
tle contains applicator 
from which 4 to 10 drops, 
depending on size of ear, 
are inserted in the top of 
the ear. Treatment should 
be made after corn silk 
has turned brown, a sign 
of complete pollination. 
2-0z. bottle is sufficient for 
treating 100 ears. (50c 
each). 
CARROTS . 
One ounce for 200 feet of 
row; 2 to 4 pounds per acre. 
Carrots are one of the best sources of the important vitamin A and 
provide a fair supply of vitamin C, B,, calcium and iron. 
CORELESS NANTES 
68 days. Desirable for forcing and 
one of the best for home garden and 
market. Roots 7 inches long and 114 
inches thick; stump-rooted. 
bright orange with inconspicuous core 
and is as ‘‘coreless’’ 
can be, 
OXHEART 
80 days. A good variety to grow on 
soils too hard and stiff for longer- 
rooted sorts. Root short and thick, 
nearly as thick as long but of good 
size and excellent quality, 
CHANTENAY LONG TYPE 
70 days. A selected strain of Chan- 
tenay for the market gardener. 
suitable for bunching and shipping 
than the standard sort. Carrots are 
stump-rooted, 
red-orange in 
color, with indistinct core. They av- 
erage 7 inches in length and 2 inches 
in diameter at the shoulder. 
smooth, cylindrical, 
with small tap root; 
are of the highest quality, tender and 
of excellent flavor. 
Tendersweet Carrot 
80 days. The sweetest of all Carrots. 
Flesh 
as a Carrot 
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Chantenay Long Type 
IMPERATOR 
The {0-Inch Carrot 
77 days. An outstanding bunching carrot which 
is popular with market gardeners. Fine for ship- 
ping and for the home garden. Roots 10 inches 
long, smooth and uniformly tapered to a semi- 
blunt end. Flesh rich orange color, extending to 
center of root, with indistinct core; fine grained, 
tender and of best quality. 
DANVER'S HALF LONG 
75 days. Adapted to all soils and enormously 
productive ; 5 to 6 inches fm length; flesh very ten- 
der and sweet; rich orange color ; fine grained 
and free from woody fibre. 
CHANTENAY, RED CORED 
70 days. A popular early bunching carrot; also 
suitable for storage. Roots are 5% to 6 inches 
long and 2%, inches in diameter at the shoulders. 
Very smooth, deep orange in color, tapered and 
stump-rooted. 
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IMPROVED LONG ORANGE 
85 days. 10 to 12 inches long; smooth and of 
rich orange color. An excellent keeper. Fine 
quality for table use. Also planted extensively 
for stock feeding on account of its high yielding 
qualities and food value. Succeeds best in light 
soil, 
TENDERSWEET 
This second-early sort is ideal for bunching. Roots 
10 inches long, and only 2 inches broad at shoulder, gradually tapering to a point. Deep 
orange color, with indistinct core. 
Fine for shipping and unexcelled for home-garden use. 
Carrot Seed Prepaid at the Following Prices: 
Oz. VY, Ib. 1 Ib. 
Chantenay (Long Type) 
Chantenay Red-Cored 
Coreless Nantes 
Imperator 
Improved Long Orange 
Oxheart. . 
$2.50 
2.25 
2.50 
2.25 
2.25 
2.25 
2.25 
2.85 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Mich. 
