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SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S Be, 
MODERN SEED HOUSE 
WETSEL’S Adapted Seed Corn Hybrids 
(BE eye dhs} 
(110 DAYS) 
Whenever and wherever open-formula hybrids—as dis- 
tinguished from closed-formula Corns, such as DeKalb or Funk— 
are discussed, the conversation usually revolves around U. S. 13. 
This is especially true in the Valley and adjacent areas. U.S. 13 
dominates because thus far no other hybrid has been developed 
that has so universally met the requirements of the average 
farmer. 
Both western and Virginia farmers produce U. S. 13 for seed in 
larger quantities than any other variety. For they know that it 
has a wide appeal—a more ready sale than any other open-formula 
hybrid. Itis, in effect, a ‘‘standard’’ product. 
These facts alone should be sufficient to commend it. Almost 
every farmer is familiar with its characteristics. To be sure, there 
are some who do not like it, but it can almost be said ‘‘When in 
doubt, use U.S. 13.” 
OHIO G-54 
(Early—About 95 Days) 
This is a new number in our list of open-formula hybrid field 
Corns. We have decided to concentrate on it until something 
better comes along and to eliminate such miscellaneous early 
varieties as Iowa 939, Iowa 306 and Iowa 4059. This decision 
was based on the consistently fine performance of Ohio C-54 
in Blacksburg Extension trial grounds around the state during 
the past several seasons, especially at the Shenandoah Valley 
Research Station at Staunton, which is more or less the ’‘con- 
trolling’”’ station for this area. 
As an early Corn, it has demonstrated outstanding vigor, 
which makes it comparatively free of wilt, blight and disease, 
with the result that the stock remains relatively green during 
the period that the ear is maturing and ripening. It thus has a 
tendency to produce bigger and fuller ears of well-developed 
kernels. 
Because of shorter maturity, with less demand on the fertility 
of the soil, it can be planted closer together, with more rows and 
more stalks in the hill. When this is done, the yield compares 
very favorably with most of the later Corns, including U. S. 13. 
It is on the recommended list of the Extension Department, which 
should be sufficient. 
V. P. I. 645 
(Was Formerly Va. 9045) 
A brand new Hybrid developed at Blacksburg Experimental 
Station. This is the first year that it has been available to the 
general public. 
A little later than U. S. 13 in maturity. Silks about same time 
as U. S. 13 but usually carries a little more moisture in the grain 
at harvest time. Is resistant to stalk rot and to leaf blights com- 
mon in Virginia. Standability is excellent and yields are high. 
Will be watched with keen interest over next few years. It may 
in time establish itself as one of the popular Corns for the western 
half of Virginia and portions of West Va. 
HYBRID SEED CORN PRICES 
TESTED — GRADED — TREATED— BAGS INCLUDED 
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. 
Uv. 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 improvement over the 
old strain, 
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. 
POSTPAID 
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Uo 8357 Certified Virginia=Grownm ss . Paria ad Jeane chia. dene. 1 30 5 10 10 00 1 65 5 95 11 50 
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Illinois 200—Certified Virginia-Grown ......................2.0045- 1 30 5 10 10 00 1 65 5 95 11 50 
Ohio C-54—Certified Ohio-Grown .......................... ae 50 Bh 7A 11 00 1 85 6 60 1255 
Vee bl 045—Certified Virginia-Grown,.2.-3 6...22- cnc eee eee eee 1 60 6 00 12 00 1 94 6 85 13 55 | 
