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WETSEL’S Adapted Seed Corn Hybrids 
U.S. 13 Continues to Lead 
You may possibly be a little weary of our song to the effect that U. S. 13 still leads all other Corn in number of bushels sold 
in the area that we serve, 
diately east of the Blue R 
is in the eating.”” Anyway 
the leader—and present it to yo 
revealed any essential difference in the yield. See prices below. 
U. S. 13 Hybrid 
which consists primarily of the Valley, several counties in West Virginia and Piedmont, Virginia, imme- 
idge. But after all, itis a fact. And you have heard it said many times that the ‘‘proof of the pudding 
gas Ue comune to sell more bushels of U. S. 13 than any other one Corn, we must regard it as 
u as such. 
There must be a reason. It is most lik 
yielder, but a Corn that has a wide range 
with medium maturity (neither early nor 
or western-grown seed. While most far 
ely due to the fact that it is a good, dependable all-round Corn. Not necessarily a top 
of adaptability to soils, climatic conditions, length of season and method of harvesting, 
late), and medium ear of rich golden kernels. As usual, we can supply either Virginia 
mers have their own views regarding the origin of Seed Corn, our observations have not 
U.S.13 Winner in Ruritan 100-Bushel Gorn Club 
_ As final proof of this page was being checked, we learned that U. S. 13 had placed fourth 
in the 100-bushel Corn Club, sponsored by Ruritan District-A. This was not a comparative 
test of Corn varieties; the sole purpose was to produce as many bushels of Corn per acre 
as possible. The only rule was that ‘‘if one didn’t produce 100 bushels or more, he was 
not eligible for the club.” Obviously, fertility of soil, fertilizer applied and general care 
were, to a large degree, the determining factors, but one needed a good Corn to start with. 
The fact that U. S. 13 placed fourth, with a yield of 136 bushels (by Homer H. Dove, 
Timberville, Va.), is the point we wish to make here. No wonder it continues to be popular. 
(Incidentally, DeKalb 850, listed on the next page, placed second in this same contest, 
with a yield of 139 bushels, by Chas. Shuler of Elkton, Va.) 
U.S. 99-A 
A fairly late-maturing Corn requiring, as a 
rule, 120 to 125 days, which has been used in this 
locality for some years. It has never been a big 
seller with us because it is too late for most 
situations and because a large, late-maturing 
Corn requires good soil. It is generally used 
where a large tonnage of fodder is desired, often 
for ensilage. Essentially 99-A, which we are 
offering this year, is about the same as just 
plain 99, but the 99-A is regarded as an improve- 
ment over the old strain. 
U.S. 262 
A fairly late-maturing hybrid that we have 
carried for a number of years. Has some loyal 
friends but has never developed into a volume 
seller for us here in the Valley and adjacent 
territory. Very popular in Tidewater Maryland, 
Virginia and North Carolina. Stalks are large 
and erect. 
ILLINOIS 200 
Maturity about 120 days. Stalks somewhat 
larger than U. 8. 13, as you might expect. Ear 
longer but somewhat smaller. Like most late- 
maturing and large-foddered Corn, it produces 
best results on fertile or bottom soils. It is a 
good combination Corn, for either ensilage or 
husking for crib. 
IOWA 306 
This is a new hybrid with us. It was added to 
our list to take the place of Iowa 939, which has 
for some eight or nine years been very popular 
as an early 95-day Corn. It is, in fact, very 
similar to 939, having three of the same inbreds 
out of a total of four. Needless to say, we believe 
it is an improvement over 939. This new inbred 
has a tendency to produce a heavier shank on 
the ear, making the crop more adapted to 
mechanical harvest. 
IOWA 4059 
Another new Corn on our list. This one is 
added to take the place of Ohio W-17, which 
has long been popular in very high-altitude, 
short-season areas because of its early maturity 
(ess than 100 days). This one is not quite so 
early, requiring 100 to 110 days for maturity. 
The reason for dropping Ohio W-17 in favor 
of this one is that in recent years W-17 became 
more difficult to procure. It was a good Corn 
where an early variety was needed or desired, 
but like all short-season Corns it did not produce 
high yields; consequently farmers, growing for 
seed were reluctant to produce W-17. This made 
seed hard to get and relatively high priced. For 
an early Corn, Iowa 4059 is a high yielder. It 
is comparatively free of root lodging and also 
well adapted to mechanical harvest. 
HYBRID SEED CORN PRICES 
TESTED — GRADED — TREATED— BAGS INCLUDED 
F.0.B. HARRISONBURG 
Gal. %bus. Bus. Gal. l4bus. Bus. 
U. S. 13—Certified Iowa-Grown 
Iowa 306—Certified Ohio-Grown 
Iowa 4059—Certified Ohio-Grown 
U. S. 13—Certified Virginia—Ward’s......... 
U. S. 262—Certified Virginia—Ward’s 
U. S. 357—Certified Virginia—Ward’s 
U. S. 99A—Certified Virginia—Ward’s 
Illinois 200—Certified Virginia—Ward’s 
POSTPAID 
up to 150 miles 
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