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GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan | 
Sweet Corn 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One pint for 100 hills; about six quarts per acre. Early Corn is planted 
in rows 2¥2 to 3 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 
GOLDEN EARLY MARKET. 72 days. Earliest of the golden varieties and better than the Gill’s Early 
Golden. Ears medium, 8 to 12-rowed, of about the same size as Improved Bantam, with stalks 31% feet tall, 
medium tender, sweet and of good flavor. A popular and _ prolific variety for home and market garden. 
Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
GOLDEN ROCKET. (67 days.) Plant 5 to 6 ft. tall, foliage sparse and dark green, few suckers. Ear is 7 
to 72 inches long x 1% inches diameter, 10 to 12 rows, medium yellow, kernels fairly deep and medium 
wide, Unusually fine quality, for such an early Corn. Lb., 50c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $4.50; 
25 Ibs., $10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00. 
¥* GOLDEN “SUNSHINE.” 74 days. A valuable yellow variety for the market grower or the private 
gardener. It 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 81% inches long, with 12 to 14 rows. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., 
$6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
* GOLDEN BANTAM. 79 days. Hardy, early maturing, very dwarf. Cob is small but fills out nicely 
with large, deep cream-colored kernels, which turn yellow when ripe. No home gardens should be with- 
out this excellnt Corn. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN BANTAM, 8) days. Superior to the original Golden Bantam in quality, 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 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
GOLDEN EVERGREEN. 29 days. This new variety com- 
bines all the good qualities of Golden Bantam and Stowell’s 
Evergreen. Has the bright golden color and tender kernels of 
Golden Bantam and the flavor and sweetness of Stowell’s 
Evergreen. 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, postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
WSTOWELL’S EVERGREEN. 90 days. Most popular late 
Sweet Corn. More extensively planted than any other sort, 
being the general favorite with market gardeners. Ears of 
good size, grain deep; tender and sugary. Lb., 35c, postpaid. 
Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. (White or Shoe Peg Corn). 
90 days. An especially fine quality Corn; without row forma- 
tion. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., 
$6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
EARLY EVERGREEN. 90 days. Has all the merits of the 
Stowell’s Evergreen. ‘This is a white Corn. It is a splendid 
variety for the market gardener. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Not post- 
paid, 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50. 
BLACK MEXICAN, 83 days. Reputed to be the sweetest 
and most delicious of all table Corn. Color is white when 
young, changing to bluish black in later stages. 1 Ib., 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 or their combinations. 
GOLD RUSH. 67 days. This is the one. A first early yel- 
low hybrid for the early market with the strong hybrid 
vigor and productiveness. Stalks 6 ft. tall. Ears 81 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 Ibs., $4.50; 25 Ibs., $10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00. 
SPANCROSS C13.3. (70 days). One of the best early 
hybrids. Highly resistant to bacterial wilt. Well tipped, 
small ears of 10 to 12 rows. Kernels golden yellow, sweet 
and tender. Lb., 50c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., 
$4.50; 25 Ibs., $10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00. 
MARCROSS C13x6. 72 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. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM. 85 days. Excellent for 
market gardens 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, slightly lighter yellow than Golden Bantam. 
Kernels medium in width and depth. Suitable for quick 
freezing. Lb., 50c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 Ibs., $4.50; 
25 Ibs., $10.50; 50 Ibs., $20.00. 
IOANA HYBRID. (All-America Selection.) 87 days. A 
mid-season yellow hybrid, highly resistant to both drought 
and wilt. Plants tall and sturdy with broad, numerous 
leaves. Ears 7/2 to 8 inches long, 12 to 14 rows, cylindrical, 
well filled with medium 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. Dwarf growing; 
heavy yielder of attractive ears; peculiar form, being nearly 
as thick as long. Color pearly white. Entirely hulless, making 
it the tenderest of any Pop Corn when popped. 1 Ib., 65c, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, 5 Ibs., $3.00. 
MINNHYBRID No. 250. Developed by the Minnesota 
Experiment Station from Japanese Hulless over which it 
showed a marked improvement in yield equivalent to about 
159, more per acre with 25 to 30% greater expansion of 
popping which gives increased tenderness, kernels are white. 
1 Ib., 65c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 5 Ibs., $3.00. 
SOUTH AMERICAN YELLOW, !10 days. Sunburst. 
Better adapted for Michigan climate. 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. 
Due to present rates of postage, and pending increases, please bear in mind that anything that is quoted ‘‘Not Postpaid” 
means that the postage will be extra, and in the case of 10 Ibs. of Sweet Corn, the mailing weight would be at least 12 
or 13 Ibs., on which the rates in force at time of ordering wou!d prevail, but in any case, any money that is sent us addi- 
tional, would be refunded immediately when the order is filled, so be sure to include enough for postage. Parcel Post 
rates are given on page 3. 
