Well-anchored quality stalks in 
Funk’s G-Hybrids are the result of 
research —as are all the fa- 
mous 5-Star Qualities. 
HOW MUCH DOES IT TAKE 
TO PULL UP A CORN PLANT? 
Well developed roots on rugged stalks add 
up to STANDABILITY. Funk corn breeders, 
knowing the importance of roots, use a unique 
root pulling machine to select superior “breed- 
ing stock.” Generally, if the roots of an inbred 
plant can be pulled up with less than 400 
pounds on the “pullometer” it is tossed out. 
Funk’s G-Hybrid research is based on such 
practical methods and facts. Our corn breeders 
continually improve our inbreds by selecting 
for superior qualities in hybrids. 
Standability is only one of the fa- 
mous 5-Star Qualities that get con- 
stant attention in the job of making 
and keeping Funk’s G-Hybrids 
CONSISTENTLY GOOD...YEAR AFTER YEAR 
Funk’s G-Hybrid corn breeders 
have pulled thousands of plants 
with this machine in their search 
for inbreds with superior root 
systems. The pullometer shows the 
number of pounds needed to pull 
roots out of the ground. 
Pressure is applied by a hand 
crank. At the moment before the 
roots pull loose, the reading on 
the scales is recorded. While con- 
ditions vary, roots that can be 
pulled with less than 400 pounds 
are usually discarded. 
In Funk’s G-Hybrid research and 
proving plots at hundreds of locations 
throughout the United States and Can- 
ada, trained corn breeders and prac- 
tical farmers each year check up on 
the performance and yields of Funk’s 
G-Hybrids and experimental hybrids. 
Under a broad range of conditions: 
Climate, soil types and fertility, insect 
and disease attack, drouth, cold 
spring, wind and storm — Balanced 
5-Star Performance, superior yielding 
ability and wide adaptation are 
PROVED ... again and again. Funk’s 
G-Hybrids are bred to come through— 
where other hybrids may fail. 
Be sure you see the new Funk’s 
G-Hybrid moving picture, Research 
Acres, which tells the fascinating story 
of the never-ending work to give you 
always-better corn, 
Yield and ear quality, too, are 
important. Ears are tagged, 
weighed and studied. Careful, de- 
tailed research produces excellent 
G-Hybrids such as Dr. J. R. Hol- 
bert, Director of Research, is in- 
specting (photo at right). 
Every one of these famous bred-in 
Funk’s G-Hybrid 5-Star Qualities is 
ready to help you get top yields of 
quality corn—in good seasons or poor. 
FAST STARTING 
INSECT RESISTANCE 
DISEASE RESISTANCE 
DROUTH RESISTANCE 
STANDABILITY 
