10c per packet. SWEET CORN..I¢’s Best When Fresh 
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn 
Planting Instructions The seed should be planted about 2 inches deep, in drills 3 feet apart and thinned to 
a single stalk every 10 to 14 inches in the row. The cultivation should be frequent and thorough, all weeds should 
be kept down, and all suckers removed from around the base of plant. One pound will plant 275 hills, and 14 pounds 
——""" AYBRID VARIETIES 
Hybrid varieties are preferred on account of uniform- YELLOW 
ity of maturity, better quality, higher yield and resist- Jochief an American Selection Gold Medal 1951. Very 
ance to disease. ~ productive, drought resistant, vigorous, with very few 
Pkt., 10c postpaid. 1% lb. and 1 Ib. prices not suckers. Stalks 6% feet tall, ears 84% inches long with 
postpaid. 14 to 18 rows. Kernels bright golden yellow, deep, 
YELLOW tender and of fine flavor. Days to maturity, 83. '% Ib., 
35c; 1 Ib., 60c. 
Ioana An All-American. The delicious flavor, com- 
bined with resistance to wilt makes Ioana very popu- 
lar for home consumption, for the market gardener 
and for canning. Ears about 8 inches long with 12 to 
16 rows of deep, rather narrow, light yellow kernels. 
Days to maturity, 87. '% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 55c. 
Tendergold Somewhat earlier than Golden Cross 
*Golden Cross Bantam (vELLow). A hybrid 
cross of two inbred strains of Bantam. Developed by 
the Purdue Experiment Station. Matures about 8 to 10 
days later than Golden Bantam. Better adapted to a 
wider range of conditions and less susceptible to Stew- 
art’s disease. Length of ear, 8 inches; number of rows, 
12; days to maturity, 82. VY Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 55c. 
Marcross An early, large eared, wilt resistant market Bantam. Ears nearly cylindrical, 134 inches in diam- 
hybrid. Rows are straight, fairly well filled tips and eter with 12 to 16 rows of tender, golden yellow ker- 
heavy husk coverage. Plants are 5-5% feet and well nels. Days to maturity, 81. VY Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 55c. 
rooted. Length of ear, 7-744 inches; number of rows, 
10-14; days to maturity, 72. V% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 58c. ; WHITE 
Hybrid Evergreen (WHITE). Plant similar to 
Carmel Cross Large gently tapering eared, wilt re- Evergreen, but more uniform, higher yielding, higher 
sistant, early market yellow hybrid. Length of ear, 7 sugar content, and more tender than the open-polli- 
inches; number of rows, 12-14; days to maturity, 78. nated variety. Grains semi-narrow, plant dark green. 
Yo Ib., 35¢; 1 Ib., 60c. Length of ear, 8 inches; number of rows, 12-16; days 
s s ; | . 
Illinois No. 10 A vigorous, drought resister, tolerant to maturity, Nos Yer Tit ett, Mb aoe: : 
to short days and cool weather. Stalks 7 feet tall, ears Hybrid Country Gentleman Retains all the 
8 inches long with 12 to 16 rows. Kernels golden color, good quality of this long time favorite but is more 
fairly tender and sweet. Days to maturity, 80. !4 Ib., productive and more resistant to drought. Days to 
35c; 1 Ib., 60c. : maturity, 98. Y Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., 65c. 
OPEN-POLLINATED VARIETIES 
WHITE VARIETIES YELLOW VARIETIES 
*Stowell’s Evergreen This is the standard main Golden Giant A cross of Golden Bantam and Howl- 
crop variety, much used for the home garden, market ing Mob. This is the largest of the yellow sugar varie- 
and canning. It is exceptionally tender and sugary. ties. Deep orange in color and extremely juicy and 
Length of ear, 7% inches; number of rows, 14-20; days sweet. Length of ear, 6% inches; number of rows, 12- 
to maturity, 94. Pkt. 10c; 2 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c. 16; days to maturity, 88. Pkt., 10c; '% Ib., 30c; Ib., 45c. 
Country Gentleman (sHoE PEG). A very fine *Golden Bantam Rather early variety, very ten- 
variety for canning, home and market. Ears large, ker- der and sweet, with rich flavor. Matures early and is 
nels small but deep and without any row formation. It comparatively free from worms. Length of ear, 6% 
matures late. Length of ear, 8 inches; days to matur- inches; number of rows, 8; days to maturity, 78. Pkt., 
ity, 90. Pkt., 10c; '% Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c. 10c; '4 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c. 
Extra Early Adams The very earliest. Ears 6 to Golden Gem Extremely early, short plants bearing 
7 inches long, slightly tapered, 10 to 14 rows of creamy ears close to ground. Kernels deep yellow, tender and 
white kernels of good quality. Days to maturity, 71. sweet. Length of ear, 6 inches; number of rows, 8; 
Pkt., 10c; '% Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c. days to maturity, 67. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 45c. 
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Trucker’s Favorite Has long been a favorite with Improved Golden Bantam More rows and larger 
many. Ears 8 to 9% inches long, cylindrical w than original Golden Bantam with a better yield. 
10 to 16 rows of medium deep, ivory white kernels Vaneth ot earmasalincicdamimber ut rowsti0tidays 
of medium depth and good quality... Days to maturity, to maturity, 84. Pkt., 10c; 1% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 45c. 
84. Pkt., 10c; '% Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c. : 
* Recommended for freezing. 
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