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Hybrid Corn Remarks 
Continued from Page 19S. 
ive element is left out of food, as in the 
case of germs of grain, such grain is lack- 
ing in essential food values, we then con- 
clude that the de-tasseling of corn which 
alters the reproductive power of the seed 
also alters the quality of that corn for seed. 
8. We further conclude that when only 
about 1/5 of the hybrid seed field is used, 
to pollinate the other 4/5 of the field or 
all of that field which goes for seed, we are 
running further into production of an infer- 
ior corn crop. 
9. Throughout all nature, reproduction 
is the proof of life and is the end result 
that is provided for in a plant or animal. 
Without reproduction, that plant or that 
animal becomes extinct. Reproductive pow- 
er in animals is closely related to the repro- 
ductive power of the plants which these 
animals eat. So when we use a _ vVtriety 
which will not reproduce itself, such as hy- 
brid corn, we are undermining the health of 
the animal which consumes that plant to 
support itself in life or strenght. If this 
law holds good in regard to the domestic 
animals it will surely hold good also for 
the human race. 
10. The profit motive has brought hybrid 
corn into existence. Hybrid is known to ba 
more demanding on trace elements of soils 
and is therefore more of a fertility-consuming 
crop than the natural open-pollinated. The 
Middel West is in an uproar over the 
corn borer. The exhaustive demands of 
hybrid corn have led to more infestation 
by this pest and by various diseases. 
11. Hybrid corn is a very poor answer 
to the cry for greater yields. It has brought 
on more poison spray, which has not proved 
a cure in any case. So the vicious cycle 
is accelerated. 
12. We have been thoroughly convinced, 
beyind a reasonable doubt, that corn can be 
improved only by field selection and by 
the organic methods applied to the soil on 
which it is grown. 
13. We are fully convinced that de-tassel- 
ing is not Nature’s plan for improvement, 
and the fact that hybrids do not reproduce 
themselves proves to us that we are putting 
off the day of reckoning and are providing 
only an inferior product. And we further 
believe that if there is a surplus of quantity 
at this time, there is not now, and never 
will be, a surplus of quality of corn. And 
the answer to the yield problem is new 
soil from the cycle of life and not new 
varieties. 
RHUBARB FROM SEED 
Raising Rhubarb plants from seed is an 
old practice but in the 19th century, 
however, it was almost entirely by division 
of the oud roots, under the impression that 
much stronger plants could be raised. 
This does not adhere to the principal 
that seedlings are always stronger and more 
free in growth than when plants have been 
increased by cuttings or off-sets for a con- 
siderable time. 
There are many types that come true 
from seed in Rhubarb. Sow in late spring 
and up to early June. Sow in drills and as 
soon as possible, thin to 6 inches apart. 
During summer the seedling plants require 
plenty of water and it is well to mulch them 
during dry periods. 
Usually 50% of the plants will be ready 
for the next season, if sown early and well 
cared for. We list some of the best 
varieties. 
GAULTHERIA - GENTIAN - GEUM 
This seed list continues from page to page and from issue to isue and runs alphabetically. 
GAILLARDIA: Continued from Page j97. 
G. PULCHELLA: Also listed as G. picta and G. Drummondii. Hardy annuals growing to 
1144 feet. They come in several varieties and are grown mainly for cutflowers. 
—Indian Chief. Pretty deep coppery scarlet with dark brown centet........ GAIL-7C. 15¢ 
—Double. Yellow, Pure gol dem y ello wWarrcesccocscccsscrontcscvereestorstcecanceocarsatincsdsseeeasueseoeresces GAIL-7Y. 15¢ 
—Lorenziana, Double Mixed. Variety picta; disk fis, enlarged, tubular GAIL-7LD. 20¢ 
—Single Mixed. A choice blend of varieties........ HX Losddbaseceiavssindestvisavecaoteraeoccsases’ GAIL-7X. 10¢ 
—New Giant Double Hybrids. A high claSS Mixture... cceeseeseeeeeesees GAIL-7DX. 15¢ 
GALEGA (gah-LEE-gah) Leguminosae. 
Bushy perennianls with white, blue or purple pea-like flowers in thick clusters or 
racemes; excellent cutflowers. Seed can be sown where plants are to grow. 
—officinalis. Goat’s Rue. White, lilac and rose fis; 3 ft; HP... eeeee GALG-2. 15¢ 
—persica. Pure white for back of the border; 3 ft; HP....00........sscccscscsessescesssovese GALG-5. 15¢ 
GALIUM. (GAY-lee-um) BED-STRAW. Rubraceae. 
Used mainly in rock gardens and as cut flowers for a light effect in biuquets. 
Easily grown from seeds. 
—hboreale. Northern B. White flowers; 3 fl; HP wiecccccsseccccsesesssssnnccssccsseneas GALI-2(F). 40¢ 
GALTONIA candicans. Giant Summer Hyacinth; white; ft; TBb.... GALT-98 (B). 50¢ 
GAMOLEPSIS (gam-MOL-ep-is) Compositae. 
Small shrubs or plants from S. Africa having yellow solitary flower heads of ray and 
disk flowers. Grown for the flowers or edging; tender. 
—tagetes. Bright yellow; 1 inch across; early fl’ing; dwarf; 12”; TA ............ GAMO-1. 20¢ 
GARDENIA jasminoides. (Florida Cape Jasmine)....0z. 75¢; lb. $6.00... GARD-3 (S). 35¢ 
GAULTHERIA. (gawi-THEE-re-ah) Ericaceae. 
Evergreen woody plants of the Heath Family having rather small white, blue, red 
or black flowers followed by fruits. Many are very dwarf and suited for the rock 
garden. Sandy soil, plenty of moisture, best in light shade and acid soil;not real hardy 
in the North without winter protection. 
—Hookeri. Rare species from the Himalayass................:ccscccssccssssscesssesccesscsosssoersoares GAUL-6. 50¢ 
—Miqueliana. White or pinkish nodding flowers; 12”; RG GAUL-10. 30¢ 
-—procumbens. Tea-berry; White, nodding; fr. scarlet; -GAUL-17(F). 50¢ 
—trichophylla. Solitary pink flowers; prostrate; RG. GAUL-21. 30¢ 
—Gaulthera Blend. Mixture of available SPeCi€S..0.......ccsessssssessesessseessescenseesersens GAUL-X. 25¢ 
GAURA. (GAU-rah) Oragraceae. 
North American perennials; rose or white flowers in spikes or clusters. Grown in the 
border or wild garden. 
—Lindheimeri. White with rosy cups; grow as hardy annual; 4 ft; TP.... GAUR-2.....15¢ 
GAZANIA. (gah-ZAY-ne-ah) (Meridiana) Compositae. 
Grown in the flower garden and for edging. Flowers in white, yellow, orange and 
opening in the sunshine, disks dark. 
—longiscarpa. Heads 2” ac; rays orange with dark spot at base; TA%........... GAZ-1. 30¢ 
—splendens, Mixed. Rays orange with black and white spot at base; 18”........ GAZ-8. 20¢ 
GENISTA. (jen-NIST-ah) BROOM. Leguminoseae. 
Ornamental shrubs with yellow or white flowers in racemes followed by flattened 
pods. Thrive in dry locations and mild climates, not hardy in the North. G. canar- 
iensis is grown in the greenhouse for pretty pot plants. 
—aemensis. Golden yellow; frag; July-Aug; Sicily; 15 ft; HHSh........ GENS-1(S). 25¢ 
—canariensis: see Cytisus canariensis. 
—fragrans: see Cytisus fragran. 
—germanica. Yellow in racemes; June-July; 2 ft; HHSh 
—hispanica. Golden yellow, terminal heads; May-June; 2 . GENS-11(C). 30¢ 
—horrida. Yellow in terminal heads; 18’; HHSh GENS-12 (C). 40¢ 
—monosperma. White. frag, short racemes; Mar-Apr; 10 ft; HHSh.... GENS-17(S). 25¢ 
—Ppilosa. Yellow, short racemes; prostrate; May-June; HHSh GENS-21(S). 25¢ 
—radiata. Yellow heads; May-July; not spiny; 2 ft; . GENS-22 (S). 25¢ 
—Sagitalis. Yellow fis in racemes; June-July; 1 ft; HP . GENS-23 (C). 50¢ 
—tinctoria. Yellow; July-Aug; 3 ft; HHSh . GENS-28 (S): 25¢ 
——Genisia | Blendje Alle species | mixes sence es ene ee GENS-X. 25¢ 
GENTIANA. (jen-shee-AY-nuh) Gentian. Gentianaceae. 
Low growing annuals and perennials, generally with blue or purple flowers, occasion- 
ally white or yellow. They are excellent rock garden plants; require good drainage but 
the soil must be moist. They should be in as cool a place in the garden as possibie. 
Best results will be had in planting fresh seed; they are slow to germinate and provision 
should be made so that the seed pan can be held a year or two. 
—acaulis. Dark blue, spotted inside; 473 HP ...ccccccccccccssssssssssssesssssssscsvessesssscsscsves GENT-1(C). 30¢ 
——Forms. Choice selections of this species GENT-1F (W). 50¢ 
—-Andrewsii. Purplisheblite fis t= 42 hf tsjoe F1P..,2eeeee nent rman as, mean IE GENT-7. 35¢ 
—asclepiadea. Dark blue fis; 18”; Caucasus; HP.. . GENT-3 (C). 50¢ 
—candidum 
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=—truciata.. Dark blue\ fis; 10; SIT Pees eee ene me en a Se GENT an 30S 
—Farreri. Blue, white throat, yellowish white band: 3”: HP ;China........ GENT-31, 50 
—Purdomii. Easy to grow; likes lime; bright blue; 5”; HP................ GENT-86(B). 30% 
.. GENT-86A(B). 50¢ 
SSaponarios “Bive fo he ae ee a Oe SENT Ol, 36 
jee premtida Je Blue fs weAugust) 132; moE Pama eeine cn nn ee ne . GENT-98 (B 
a Stee Rosette-forming; fis purplish blue; China; 6"; HP... GENT 43, 08 
st Peter ee Hybrid; 2 ft; fls 114” ac; bright blue speckled white GENT-44(E). 50¢ 
—lutea. Yellow fis; 1” long in dense umbel-like cymes; 6’; HP . GENT-53 (C). 50¢ 
. GENT-70 (W). 50¢ 
eat GENT-98 (B). 50¢ 
GENS-10(S). 25¢ 
eee ee aie fis; stems 10”; July-Aug; 
— malis. (elegans) Blue; 1 ft; HA....... . GENT-1 
—verna. Tufted; dark blue fis; 3’in; HP. ae GENT_lis(e), Bo 
fick ROME tee Se ale ot SOE BAe td rae GENT-X. 25¢ 
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