ARCHIAS’ 
State Certified 
U.S. 13 
For those who prefer Certified Seed 
Corn. We believe we have the finest, most 
reliable certified growers anywhere. Our 
Certified U. S. 13 is produced under State 
gupervision—is well graded, tested and 
pure strain. You'll be well pleased. See 
prices below. 
U.S. 13 
Main Crop Yellow—120-125 days 
A grand hybrid in every way and very pop- 
ular throughout the Corn belt. Single ear tend- 
ency. Deep kernels high in feeding value. Re- 
sistance to drought and chinch bug. Shucks 
easily. Stands up well. 
Missouri 8 
Main Crop Yellow—120-125 days 
Developed by Mo. Agricultural College. In 
use for 8 years. In 6-year trials in Missouri, 
outyielded Reid’s Yellow Dent 36 per cent. A 
smooth, yellow Corn, not flinty, prolific, tend- 
ing to two or more good ears on fair soil and 
in good season. Big-rooted, strong-stalked, mak- 
ing it drought and wind resistant. Is also disease 
resistant. Dark green foliage. 
MISSOURI 148 
120-125 days 
Missouri 148 parentage is similar to Missouri 
8; however, in breeding this new hybrid the 
undesirable features of Missouri 8 have been 
removed, retaining the good features and many 
of the good features of U. S. 13 have been 
added. 
A very tall hybrid with deep green foliage. 
Ears borne high, are long and somewhat taper- 
ing. Kernels medium yellow with medium in- 
dentation. Resistant to lodging under most 
conditions. Best adapted to the area south of 
the Missouri river. No. 148 was near the top 
in many of the state yield tests. 
“Adapted” 
Hybrids 7 eREE N 
on orders for two bushels or 
more of Hybrid Seed 
Corn anywhere if 
you order 
early! 
3 Outstanding 
White Hybrids 
U S 523W “State Certified.” A new 
white hybrid recommended 
by the University as adapted for southern and 
central Missouri and adjoining states to the South. 
May also be planted in the Northern region pro- 
viding planting is reasqnably early. About the 
same maturity as Missouri 8 and Kansas 2234. An 
excellent yielder with good standability and husk 
color. Grain type and quality suitable for milliny 
purposes. Mostly single eared, resistant to Corn 
ear worm, grasshoppers, and chinchbugs. It is a 
top producing hybrid in Missouri. 
Funk’s G-777 This white hybrid 
has made an _ out- 
standing record over a wide area of Missouri and 
Kansas. Medium stalks of excellent quality carry 
the ears about waist high. Good on both upland 
and bottom soils; has done very well on light 
soils. Sound grain, wide kernels with top milling 
quality. G-777W is a medium late white Corn that 
yields with the better yellow varieties. 
is a dependable deep 
Funk’‘s G-512W kerneled White Corn 
on all-white cobs. Medium to medium late ma- 
turity in Kansas and Missouri. Strong stalks hold 
their large ears at just the right height for good 
picking. A high yielder that adapts itself well to 
either high or low fertility soils. 
New! To Replace U. S. 13 
KANSAS 1639 
Kansas 1639 is a midseason yellow hybrid 
just slightly later than U. S. 13. Especially 
well adapted to northern and central Missouri 
where it has exceeded U.-S. 13 in yield. 
Kansas 1639 is similar in height to U. S. 13, 
ears borne lower on the stalk. Better stalk lodg- 
better 
than 
drops fewer ears, has 
more drought-resistant 
ing resistance, 
husk cover, is 
(Bis tsi ge 
Kansas 1639 has a very good appearance and 
should be liked by farmers who are looking 
for an improved U. S. 13. 
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details—liberal commissions. You need not invest your 
own money, just take orders on commission. 
from our stock at Sedalia. W | 
representative in every township. Write today for com- 
plete details. 
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Funk’s “G” 
Hybrids 
New but well proved. Our earliest hy- 
brid, yet yields are excellent. Fine 
standability. Resists insects and drought. 
G-77A 
G 50 Another new early hybrid and a great 
a yielder. Starts fast, stands well. Has 
many short season uses. Can be harvested before 
planting fall wheat; hog down; early feed; late 
planting. 
G 91 New—Different—Better. This is the new- 
2 est product of Funk’s G-Hybrid Research. 
Slightly earlier than G-94 or G-95. Funk’s G-91 
contains some brand new inbred lines that make 
for a good stand, more early vigor, blight resis- 
tance and borer resistance. Ideal for hand and 
mechanical picker. A proven heavy yielder. Seed 
supply short. Order early. 
G 9 New, a trifle earlier with ears slightly 
i lower than G-94. Big, girthy ears. Resists 
insects and tough weather. Fine stander, easy 
Fast starter. 
G 94 Our most widely used hybrid; great for 
a yield, grain quality, stalk quality. Beats 
insects and tough weather. Fine stander, easy 
husker. Tops for feed. 
9 Distinctive with very long ears—lots of 
be them. Has won many friends in the past 
two years. Sturdy stalks. Huge yields. A day 
or two later than G-94. 
Tough and rugged—this 
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Funk Ss G-1 34 new variety is similar to 
G-99,. The only difference is that it is extremely 
resistant to drouth, insects and disease, and has 
a wide range of adaptation. G-134 matures large 
cylindrical yellow ears on green stalks, stands up 
and has great yielding ability. This husky, hardy 
bybrid will soon be one of the most popular varie- 
ties across central and south Missouri and Kansas. 
G-79 A dependable high yielding hybrid for 
soils of low fertility. Maturing about the 
same as G-80. G-79 starts off fast, will take lots of 
heat and drought. Uniform large ears. Borer and 
blight resistant. 
G-80 Big beautiful ears; strong stalks; great 
_ resistance to drouth and _ insects have 
made this one of our most popular Corn Belt type 
hybrids. A tremendous yielder. 
Archias’ Hybrid Corn Prices! 
Freight paid on orders of 2 bushels or more. 
Large or Regular 
Regular Flats Rounds 
U. S. 13, Mo. State Certified ...... $ 9.50 $6.50 
U. S. 13, Archias Special Strain ...... 8.60 6.00 
Missouri /:8yssincracl sae cce Ds en one 9.00 6.75 
Missouri? 14895... ci orc -tiesceve ibe ho tise 9.00 6.75 
UsiS9523 Was Certified?2aranii on. 10.50 7.50 
K=1639 a‘Certified ’ 2. m eo eine nations cheers 9.50 6.50 
Funk’s “G” Prices for 1953 
Per Bushel 
All Funk’s Varieties Except White. 
Regular or Large Flats ............ sHoronore tate $11.90 
Small! or Medium) Flats <2 -:.. s<scl. 10s es eles 11.90 
Regulars Rounds! =. oiivaus senivcmeuic cotter 9.25 
Large? Rounds ite cc2i5 ia crartaeia cients eeesaoeeD) 
For Broken Bushels add 25c for Extra Bag. 
Funk’s White Varieties. Add $1.00 per bushel to 
above prices. 
