VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES e KEYSTONE SEEDS 
SWEET CORN, HYBRIDS—Continued 
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NARROWGRAIN ILLINOIS 14x11 (W) HMC CUMSO 86 
A hybrid originated by Prof. W. A. Huelsen, University of Illinois, for canning. 
A more narrow grain type than 14x13 and an exceptionally heavy yielder, 
combined with high quality and hardiness. 
STALKS—8 feet tall, moderately heavy foliage, whip-like reddish tassel, 
sturdy, and hardy grower. 
EARS -—8 inches long, 18 to 20 rowed, large, slightly tapered at tip, re- 
markably uniform. 
KERNEL—Deep white, narrow, tender, and of good quality. Seed white, 
wrinkled. 
NORMANDIE (Y) C CUZYT 80 
A new yellow hybrid with the ability to produce deep, narrow kernels of long 
lasting quality under the warm harvesting climate of the Midwest. Stalks 
similar to Golden Cross Bantam, but the ears borne on longer ear-branches 
and six inches higher above the ground. Canners like its long holding ability, 
high quality, productivity, and adaptation to mechanical harvesting. Indica- 
tions are that it is resistant to Stewart’s disease. Its deep kernels produce a 
high ratio of cut corn per ton. 
STALKS —614 feet tall, uniform, sturdy, vigorous, mostly one ear per stalk. 
EARS -—8¥ inches long, 14 to 16 rows, slightly tapered, filled to the tip. 
KERNEL—Attractive yellow, tender, deep, narrow, of delicious flavor and fine 
quality. Seed yellow, wrinkled. 
PROSPERITY (Formerly KVF 50-35) CY) HMSCF CINOS 83 
An outstanding new hybrid, shown by extensive trials from coast to coast to 
possess the characteristics desired for canning, freezing, shipping and fresh 
use. Widely adapted. Has strong, vigorous stalks, red tassels and exterior 
silks, with light interior silks. Ears are most attractive, with deep, narrow, / 
clear yellow kernels, well 
covered by bright green 
husks with nice looking flags. 
Shows remarkable ability to 
withstand drouth and other 
adverse growing conditions, 
when other varieties fail. 
Under normal conditions it is 
an extremely high yielder. 
STALKS—7 feet tall, uni- 
form, vigorous; 
generally two us- 
able ears per 
stalk; ears borne 
30 inches above 
the ground. 
EARS —8% inches long, 
cylindrical, 14 to 
18 rowed, well- 
filled, very uni- 
form size, shape 
and maturity. 
KERNEL—Attractive bright 
yellow, tender, of 
excellent flavor 
and quality; deep 
and narrow in 
shape. Seed yel- 
low, wrinkled. 
