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The worth of Hybrid Corn has been proven to such an extent that hybrids are being planted in 
greater amounts each year and in many sections have supplanted and eclipsed the open-pollinated 
varieties. Hybrid corn produces larger yields of both grain and fodder. Their growth and maturity is 
uniform. They are resistant to lodging due to greater strength in both root and stalks. They are de- 
cidedly more resistant to smut and root, stalk and ear-rot diseases. No hybrids have been developed 
that are recommended for dry-land planting, yet hybrids with their immense root system do withstand 
extreme drought and intensive heat remarkably well. Hybrid corn is packed in branded bushel bags. 
Prices per bushel (Subject to change) f.0.b. Denver: Pride Hybrids, $12.00; Gold Seal Hybrids, $10.00. 
PRIDE BRAND HYBRIDS PRIDE BRAND HYBRIDS 
PRIDE D66—(112-116 day). This is an outstanding 
are closed formula produc- 
new full-sseason hybrid that is unusuaily fast 
tions developed by expert 
plant breeders and their value 
has been proven by several 
years of rigid tests in field 
trials. The. entire production 
[HYBRID 
starting in cold, wet soil. Has astonishing re- 
sistance to drouth, disease and lodging. Has a 
large, rugged root system and shows capability 
to withstand weather extremes. It has unusually 
wide adaptability. Ears are long on strong, 
medium length shanks mounted at uniform con- 
operation is rigidly super- 
vised. Seed is processed, 
bagged and sealed by the 
breeder. 
‘SEED 
CORN 
PRIDE B3—(80-89 day). This early yellow hybrid 
averages about 5 days earlier than the B17. 
It has ability to start fast in cold soil and hustles 
Tight through the season. It develops good sized 
ears at convenient height on strong shanks of 
venient height. 
GOLD SEAL HYBRIDS 
This corn is grown and 
processed for us by a Regis- 
tered Colorado Pure Seed 
Grower from open hybrid 
formulas, and supervised by 
Colorado State authorities. 
Each bushel bag bears the 
official, registered blue tag. 
medium length. Normal height 6% to 7 feet. 
PRIDE B17—{90-97 day). This all-yellow Hybrid 
Corn is 5 to 7 days earlier than Standard strains 
of Minnesota 13. It is recommended for the 
higher altitudes in northern Colorado and Wy- 
oming and for late planting in more favored 
sections. Very uniform in appearance, stiff stalked 
with deep disease-resistant root system. 
PRIDE B23—{93-87 day). Closely resembles B17, 
matures two days later. Starts and grows fast. 
Has dark, heavy foliage, stiff stalk, medium short 
shank, ears quite erect, deep roots. Normal plant 
height about 8 feet. 
PRIDE B45-A (103-108 day). A new addition to the 
Pride Family. Into this hybrid has been bred a 
new Pride feature—'’Fall-Filled.” Its great 
golden ears swell into September dent. Its deep 
roots and sturdy stalks remain green and feeding 
until frost. After killing frost, the loose husks and 
small cobs permit rapid drying and safe early 
cribbing. 
PRIDE D54—({107-111 day). This new hybrid re- 
places Tru-Krost Wis. 570. It is highly adapted 
to varying conditions of season, soil and moisture. 
The stalk and root system is very resistant to 
disease and drouth. Very few hybrids in its 
maturity class are equal in lodging resistance 
and stalk breakage. Ears are medium length and 
attached to the stalk at convenient height on 
strong, medium long shanks. The grain is un- 
usually deep and closely packed on a small, 
fast drying cob and has good feed value. 
COLORADO 125—{100 day). 
Colorado's earliest 
maturing hybrid corn. It is about seven days 
earlier than Minnesota 13, and is adapted for 
northern’ Colorado irrigated land, 5,000 feet ele- 
vation, with comparatively short corn growing 
season. Wisconsin 464 is a popular short season 
Colorado grown Hybrid very similar to Colorado 
125. Order Wisconsin 464 instead of 125. 
C-15—{107 day). This is truly a fine variety. It 
has an abundance of dark green leaves and a 
showy ear borne on a sturdy stalk. It is easy 
to pick. In 1948, C-15 was the highest yielding 
early hybrid at the Fort Collins Station. The 
heavy yield of mature grain and desirable stalk 
type make this variety ideal for some of the 
earlier areas. 
COLORADO 152 (110 day). This hybrid is widely 
used as a silage corn. It grows unusually tall 
with a fair amount of leaves and a heavy yield 
of grain. In the dry land sections of Eastern 
Colorado this variety is giving top results in 
the field. Colorado 152 is probably the best 
hybrid corn offered in the medium maturity areas 
of this non-irrigated section. It is not recom- 
mended as a picking corn under irrigation. 
C-21—(122 day) ensilage Hybrid is a new outstand- 
ing Colorado private formula production. Suit- 
able for silage in medium season districts—lower 
Plate Valley, upper Arkansas Valley and similar 
districts. 
‘COLORADO 176—{115 days). This variety is simi- 
lar to Colorado 175 but yields more grain and 
less forage. It is adapted to areas growing a 
later hybrid than 151]. 
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84 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
