ROBSON QUALITY SEEDS, HALL, NEW YORK 29 
THE HYBRID FIELD CORN OF THE YEAR 
ROBSON 320 
NEW MIDSEASON HYBRID 
We are proud to present our hybrid, Robson 320, which we believe is the hybrid North- 
eastern farmers have been looking for. : 
Our extensive field corn breeding program is now producing outstanding results. By con- 
tinually selecting our breeding material under the same environmental conditions that om 
farmers grow their corn, we have been able in a relatively short time to introduce a new field 
corn hybrid that is superior to other hybrids now being grown on New York dairy farms. 
In 1950 we distributed 200 bushels of Robson 320 Hybrid in one bushel lots to growers to be 
tested against varieties they were using. These growers were enthusiastic about the perform- 
ance of Robson 320. Here are the points that they found outstanding in our new hybrid: 
Robson 320 Stays Green 
The broad, dark green leaves go clear to the bottom of the plant. Both the stalk and leaves 
stay green and succulent after the ear is in the hard dough stage. This means a higher grain 
ratio in your ensilage, plus a more palatable feed for the cows. Robson 320 will give you a 
longer period of time for silo filling and still give the highest quality silage with maximum 
yields. 
For Silo or Husking 
Robson 320 is well adapted to much of New York State for a grain or silage corn. he ears 
are of high grain quality with a high shelling per cent and small cob. ‘The ears are 8 inches 
long, cylindrical with 16 rows of rich yellow kernels. The good standability of this hybrid 
makes it very desirable for late picking. 
Fully Matures in the Northeast 
Robson 320 matures between Cornell 35—5 and Cornell 29-3. It will fully mature in any 
area where 29-3 has been successfully grown. 
Resistant to Disease and Aphids 
The new hybrid has very high resistance to stalk and root rot diseases as well as high resistance 
to injury from the corn leaf aphid, and smut —all very destructive to New York State corn 
crops. 
Strong Roots — Stands Up Glenn Godfrey, a dairyman in Wyoming County, 
Robson 320 has a medium size, stiff, uniform 9 ft. stalk with a strong root system that will N- ¥+ tried Robson 320 last year. He says it is the 
5 ; ; : 5 Aas eee : best silage corn he ever grew. Notice how green 
stand until harvest. It not only stands till maturity but is still standing at picking time. the leaves are clear to the bottom of the plant. 
Quality in the Shock 
Growers who shock their corn and feed the stalks find that Robson 320 retains its green stalk 
and leaves after the ear is mature, greatly increasing the quality of their winter roughage. 
Robson 320 — The Ideal Hybrid 
The succulent plant with mature ear makes Robson 320 an ideal ensilage hybrid. Its stand- 
ability, freedom from disease, and big yield of high quality grain make it an ideal grain corn 
especially for late picking. 
PRICES ON ROBSON 320 HYBRID 
Transportation Prepaid Recommended Planter Plate 
GRADE 1 Peck 4%Bu. 1 Bu. 2 Bu. or more John Deere International 
Large Flat ...... $3.25 $6.45 $11.90 $11.65 per Bu. Y2637B H694B 1977A 
Medium Flat .... 3.25 6.45 1U90) V1l.65 Y2636B H697B 3546A 
Small Flat ...... 2.75 5.55 10.00 9.80 “ <« Y2636B H697B 3546A 
*Drill Size ...... 2.30 4.60 8.25 8.00 “« * Y5511B H1933B 3561A 
*We recommend Drill Size for those growers planting corn with a grain drill. This grade 
can also be planted satisfactorily with any conventional planter if the recommended plates are 
used. Drill Size seed will not plant through planter plates used for flat kernels. 
THREE YEAR AVERAGE OF REPLICATED 
YIELD TRIALS ON NEW YORK FARMS 
Days _ | Yield of Bushels 
Hybrid to Ma- sien per acre of Dry 
turity : Shelled Corn 
Robson 320 105 | Excellent 13165 Bob says, ‘‘Robson 320 is an ideal field corn for the 
| = aie Northeast. Robson 320 has good standability, holds 
| its green leaves to harvest time, produces a heavy 
Cornell 29-3 110 Fair 100.4 yield of grain for silage or shelled corn.” 
; ae _ “Robson 320 produced an excellent crop for husk- 
Robson 320 Hybrid Field Corn has a small cob, a Cornell 35-5 95 Good | rho Eee) ing. This hybrid matures and stands well.” 
deep kernel and shells more pounds of grain per | s _. Kenneth Noble 
bushel of ears than other nybrida: ve - ——————— ——————— Linwood (Livingston County), N.Y. 
