66 KINGSCROST HYBRID CORN 
For Vigorous Germination, Standability, Resistance to Disease and Drouth, 
High Yield, Easy Harvesting, Dependable Maturity, Safe Cribbing 
Listed below are 
abo at) aust athe 
Kingscrost matur- 
ities we produce. 
There is a Kings- 
ecrost Hybrid espe- 
cially fitted to ev- 
ery locality in the 
northern corn belt. 
Kingscrost is sold 
only through deal-~ 
ers— and each of 
these dealers car- 
ries only the ma- 
turities suitable for 
his area. 
KINGSCROST KY—Recommended for 
northern half of Iowa, northeast Nebraska 
and northern Illinois and Indiana. Has 
easy-to-handle compact plant with heavy 
foliage. A heavy yielder of excellent feed- 
ing corn. About 115 days. 
KINGSCROST KY4— One of the newer 
Kingscrost items—a few days earlier than 
KY. Popular for its vigorous early spring 
growth and its strong stalks. A heavy yield- 
er of uniform, long, slender ears with deep 
kernels. 
KINGSCROST KT— Several days earlier 
than KY4 and like KY4 it has a very 
strong stalk. Its husks open up early in the 
fall for early harvest, quick drying and 
safe cribbing. More popular each year. Rec- 
ommended for southern Minnesota, north- 
ern lowa, and 110-day areas of Wisconsin 
and Michigan. 
KINGSCROST KO—Relative maturity 
about 105 days. Has compact, very dark 
green plants, resistant to drought and stalk 
rot. Recommended principally for southern 
Minnesota and northern Iowa. A_ good 
yielder. 
KINGSCROST KL— One of the newer 
Kingscrost Hybrids. Relative maturity 
about 105 days. Tall plant with large, long, 
slender ears with deep kernels. It is out- 
standing for its early spring growth, yield- 
ing ability and quick drying. 
KINGSCROST M2— Relative maturity 
about 105 days. Adapted to southeastern 
Minnesota, Wisconsin and parts of Michi- 
gan. Most popular Kingscrost hybrid for 
ensilage and shredding. Large, quick-drying 
‘ ears, 
KINGSCROST KS6—Relative maturity of 
about 100 days, yielding as much as many 
hybrids 10 days later in maturity. Recom- 
mended for south central Minnesota, Wis- 
consin, Michigan and east central South 
Dakota. Short plant with heavy leaf 
growth. Produces rapid drying ears of un- 
usual length, 
KINGSCROST KS2— Recommended for 
west central Minnesota, northeastern South 
Dakota, southeastern North Dakota and 97- 
day growing areas of Wisconsin and Michi- 
gan. A short period between its silking and 
maturity—and it dries quickly. 
KINGSCROST KA4—Recommended for 95- 
day growing areas. A favorite because of 
its fine yield of long, slender ears. Deep 
green plants with strong stalks. Picks easi- 
ly and cleanly. 
KINGSCROST KE1l—An outstanding early 
hybrid with 90 days’ relative maturity. 
Combines exceptional plant size and large 
grain yield. 
KINGSCROST KE2— Recommended for 
northwestern Minnesota, eastern North Da- 
kota and areas where 85-day relative ma- 
turity corn can be grown. Produces excep- 
tionally high yields for such early maturity. 
Picks easily. and cleanly. 
KINGSCROST KE3—Relative maturity 80 
days. Rapid seedling growth — exceptional 
resistance to lodging, large yield and well 
suited to mechanical picking. 
KINGSCROST KF—An 80-day relative 
maturity flint-dent hybrid. Rapid spring 
growth at low temperatures. Tall plants, 
leafy and non-suckering. Ears placed high 
on strong stalk. For pasturing, bundle feed- 
ing and picking. 
SILOBRED —A special blend of hybrids for 
ensilage or fodder. So graded that it can 
be planted with standard planter plate 
equipment. Heavy production of rich leaf- 
age and a good percentage of ripe ears. 
Bred And Produced Completely By Northrup, King & Co. 
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