SUGAR CORN 
VY, ib. will plant 100 feet in hills; 9 to 14 Ibs. for an acre. 
Culture: Corn may be grown in almost any soil, provided it is well drained, reasonably fertile, deeply dug and well fertilized. 
Plant 
in rows 3 to 4 feet apart dropping 3 or 4 grains 15 to 18 inches in the row. When 4 or 5 inches high, thin to 1 or 2 stalks to the 
hill, according to the richness of the land. 
Frequent very shallow cultivation is essential until the tassel appears, and then “‘laid-by.” 
In the latitude of Norfolk, Garden Corn may be planted the last week in March, but Sugar Corn should not be planted until the middle 
of April. 
For a succession, plant every two weeks until the 15th of July. 
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Hybrid Sugar Corns 
All gardeners should use hybrid sugar corn. 
The greatest improvement is being made in hybrid sugar corn, and they should be planted in preference to the open pollinated 
varieties, as they have a deeper root system, out-yield open pollinated varieties, and are resistant to many corn diseases. 
have heavier husks which are a protection against corn ear worms. 
ARISTOGOLD BANTAM EVERGREEN. ‘87 days.) 
This handsome 
hybrid corn is in great favor with both home and market garden- 
ers. The stalks grow 7 to 8 feet high, bearing ears 9 to 10 inches 
long, with 16 to 18 rows of golden yellow kernels of exceptionally 
good quality. Resistant to ear worm and “smut.” Pkt., 15¢; 
VY, Ib., 40c; Ib., 75c; 2 Ibs., $1.40; 5 Ibs., $2.55; 10 Ibs., $4.85, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $11.00; 100 Ibs., $43.00. 
| ‘ (80 days.) A popular variety, highly resistant to 
IOANA. drought and wilt. Stalks grow 7 ft. high, bearing 
ears 8 ins. long with 12 to 14 rows of delicious light yellow grains. 
Good for canning or market. Pkt., 15c; V2 Ib., 35¢; Ib., 65¢; 
2 Ibs., $1.10; 5 Ibs., $2.30; 10 Ibs., $4.35, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
25 Ibs., $9.75; 100 Ibs., $38.00. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM. Rebiiervoronth, calze rend 
maturity. The stalks grow about 6 feet bearing ears 8 inches 
long with 12 to 14 rows of deliciously sweet, light, yellow grains. 
Pkt., 15¢; 2 Ib., 35; Ib., 60c; 2 Ibs., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $2.25; 10 
Ibs., $4.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $9.50; 100 Ibs., $37.00. 
(80 days.) Very uniform in 
They also 
CARMELCROSS. (72 days.) A desirable second early variety 
3 well liked by many market gardeners. The 
stalks grow about 6 feet tall, with few suckers, bearing ears 71/2 
to 8 ins. long, with 10 to 12 rows of medium yellow grain of good 
quality. Pkt., 15¢; V2 Ib, 40c; Ib., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.10; 5 Ibs., $2.40; 10 
Ibs., $4.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $10.25; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
(85 days.) A splendid late variety. The 
GOLDENGRAIN. stalks grow 7 to 8 ft. in height, bearing 
ears 8 to 9 ins. long, with 18 to 20 rows of delicious, tender, 
golden grains which remain tender on the stalk several days after 
ripening. Pkt., 15¢; Y2 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.10; 5 Ibs., 
$2.40; 10 Ibs, $4.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $10.25; 
100 Ibs., $40.00. 
IOGREEN No. 56. (80 days.) This white hybrid is becoming 
———————__ more popular each year. The stalks grow 
about 7 ft. high, bearing stocky ears 7 to 8 inches long, with 16 
to 18 rows of medium white kernels. In our trials has proven to 
be possibly the best white hybrid corn for roasting ears or canning. 
Pkt., 15¢; V2 Ib., 50c; Ib., 95¢; 2 Ibs., $1.80; 5 Ibs., $2.70; 10 Ibs., 
$5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $11.50; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Open Pollenated Sugar Corns 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. (85 days.) Sometimes called 
eee “Shoe Peg’ because of the ir- 
regular formation of the grains on the cob. The stalk grows 
about 6 feet high, bearing ears 7 to 7% inches long. It is a 
very prolific sort of splendid quality and good for either home 
gardeners, market gardeners, or canners. Pkt., 10¢; VY Ib., 30c; 
Ib., 45¢; 2 ibs., 75¢; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., $2.95, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $6.25; 100 Ibs., $24.00. 
GOLDEN BANTAM. (72 days.) | Still the favorite with 
many home and market gardeners. 
Our special stock grows 5 to 6 feet high, bearing ears 7 to 8 
inches long, with 8 rows of delicious golden yellow corn to the 
ear. One of the sweetest of corns, and of the best quality. 
Pkt., 10¢; VY Ib., 30¢; Ib., 45¢; 2 Ibs., 75¢; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., 
$2.95, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $6.25; 100 Ibs., $24.00. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. (80 days.) An old favorite 
with home gardeners, market 
gardeners, and canners for the main crop. It remains in the 
green state for a longer time than most Sugar Corns—hence its 
name “Evergreen.” The stalks grow about 8 feet high, bearing 
ears 8 to 9 inches long, with 14 to 16 rows to the ear. The 
grains are broad, deep and of excellent quality. The best Sugar 
Corn for the South. Pkt., 10¢; Y2 Ib., 30c; Ib., 45¢; 2 Ibs., 75c¢; 
5 Ibs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., $2.95, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $6.25; 
100 Ibs., $24.00. 
GOLDEN EVERGREEN. (95 days.) For those who like a 
Ss arger ear than Golden Bantam, 
this is a splendid sort. The stalks grow about 8 ft. high, bearing 
ears 8 ins. long, with 14 to 16 rows of delicious golden grains. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 Ib., 30c; Ib., 45c; 2 Ibs., 75¢; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., 
$2.95, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $6.25; 100 Ibs., $24.00. 
Carmelcross 
Golden Cross 
Bantam 
Goldengrain 
Aristogold Bantam 
Evergreen 
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