THE WETSEL SEED COMPANY 
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Dekalb HYBRID GORNS 
(Loudon County, Virginia farmer produced 204.67 bushels of DeKalb 849, winning the 1951 National DeKalb Yield Contest) 
Like Old Man River, DeKalb Hybrids just keep “‘rollin’ along”’ 
picking up new, loyal users each year. Our station at Blacksburg 
revises its list of recommendations from year to year, dropping 
this and that number of hybrids, but DeKalb Corns continue to 
grow in popularity and prestige. 
By November 1, DeKalb had signed up orders for more bushels 
of Corn than for any year in the long history of their firm. Despite 
a good crop and supply, they were already sold out of many 
has taught our huge research department the fundamentals and 
given them a taste of success. This taste of success has whetted 
the appetite of desire to excel all other breeders.” To that we 
would add our own opinion—DeKalb Corns are good, not 
necessarily the best at all times in every situation, but you can 
be sure that when better Hybrids are made DeKalb will be at 
the forefront. 
numbers and sizes of kernels. This should be sufficient evidence 
of the quality and growing popularity of DeKalb Corns. 
Some may wonder why DeKalb numbers have never been 
included in Blacksburg’s list of recommendations. You may as 
well know the reason. DeKalb management has not seen fit to 
enter the official plats. 
The DeKalb people say, ‘‘We know that we have good Corns. 
We don’t need anybody to tell us. We pioneered the develop- 
Twenty-six years of Seed Corn research 
ment of Hybrids. 
404-A—406—458—609 
These are early-maturing and = small- 
foddered Corns, 404-A being the earliest. 
Can be planted very late and still mature 
before frost. If planted early, they can be 
harvested in time to plant early fall crops. 
404-A, TFZ grains, pk. $2.60; bus. $9.40; 
large or medium flats, pk. $3.30; bus. $12.70. 
Large flat grains of other Varieties, pk. $3.05; 
bus. $11.70. 
816-825-840-849-850 
Medium maturity and medium fodder but 
good ear—all these characteristics varying 
with fertility of soil, time of planting and 
weather conditions. They are primarily 
for the crib. Available in flat grains: pk. $3.05: 
bus. $11.70. DEKALB HYBRIDS ARE 
ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR 
AUTHORIZED DEALERS. 
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S75—S76—S898 
Somewhat later in maturity than previous 
group. Fodder also somewhat larger. They 
make good combination Corns, for either 
husking or ensilage, or both from same field. 
Should be confined to fields in high state of 
fertility. Flat grains: pk. $3.05; bus. $11.70. 
Prices are f.o.b. Harrisonburg. If 
ordered to be sent by Parcel Post, 
within 150 miles, add 55 cts. per pk. 
and $1.55 per bus. 
Consult your Postmaster for rates 
beyond 150 miles. 
Our list of DeKalb Corns has become so large that space will 
not permit a description of each. If you desire a description, 
ask us or request an illustrated DeKalb catalog. 
To better serve our readers and to avoid confusion and duplica- 
tion of description we group the list below, as regards maturity. 
Bear in mind always that low DeKalb numbers indicate early 
maturity and small fodder, while high numbers denote large 
fodder and late maturity; likewise medium numbers—as, for 
example, the 800 series—are between the two extremes. 
1002—1022—1025 
Large-foddered strains and consequently 
late maturing. In this territory they are used 
primarily for ensilage. Producing a good ear 
as well, they make a good rich silage, pro- 
viding a lot of grain with stalk. For best 
results, soil should be pretty good. Flat grains; 
pk. $3.05; bus. $11.70. 
WHITE HYBRIDS 
COT 
707 has been on our list for some three 
years and has given excellent results where 
a white Corn is desired. Flat grains: pk. 
$3.30; bus. $12.70. DEKALB HYBRIDS 
ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR 
AUTHORIZED DEALERS 
