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WETSEL’S Adapted Seed Corn Hybrids 
U.S. 13 
(110 DAYS) 
Each year we are at a loss to know what to say about this 
hybrid. It is almost like trying to describe a chicken coop to a 
farmer! We dislike to continue saying ‘‘It is still the leading 
hybrid Corn,’’ but as long as that is a fact we have no alternative. 
As far as we know, no other variety of hybrid Corn comes even 
close to being as popular in the area that we serve. 
The outstanding current fact—we probably should say ‘‘the top 
of the news” is that in the 1952 annual Ninth Ruritan District 
Corn-yield contest, the three top awards were won by U. S. 13, 
as follows: First prize, E. W. Armstrong, Mt. Crawford, 133 
bushels; second, John Keezle, Penn Laird, 126 bushels; and third, 
Ben Foltz, McGaheysville, 113 bushels. That all three won with 
U. S. 13 is pretty significant, we think. And in view of the gen- 
erally ‘‘poor growing season,”’ the yield is quite convincing! When 
in doubt, use U. S. 13! 
OHIO G-54 
(Early—About 95 Days) 
This hybrid was added to our list last year with the announce- 
ment that until something better comes along we will concentrate 
on it as an extra-early variety, as far as ‘‘open-formula’’ hybrids 
are concerned. This is not to be interpreted as a reflection on the 
several early DeKalb numbers, which become increasingly popu- 
lar each year. 
As an early Corn, it has demonstrated outstanding vigor, 
which makes it comparatively free of wilt, blight and disease, 
with the result that the stock remains relatively green during 
the period that the ear is maturing and ripening. It thus has a 
tendency to produce bigger and fuller ears of well-developed 
kernels. 
Because of shorter maturity, with less demand on the fertility 
of the soil, it can be planted closer together, with more rows and 
more stalks in the hill. When this is done, the yield compares 
very favorably with most of the later Corns, including U. S. 13. 
It is on the recommended list of the Extension Department, which 
should be sufficient. 
V. P. LT. 645 
Developed at Blacksburg Experimental Station and released 
to the public last year. Because of a poor season last year, little 
is yet known of its qualifications. As we indicated in our 1952 
catalog, it will require several years to determine its value. 
Said to be a little later than U. S. 13 in maturity. Silks about 
the same time as 13 but usually contains more moisture at har- 
vest time. Resistant to stock rot and to leaf blights common in 
Virginia. Stands up well and yields well. 
U. S. 262 
A fairly late-maturing hybrid that we have carried for a number of 
years. Has some loyal friends but has never developed into a volume 
seller for us here in the Valley and adjacent territory. Very popular 
in Tidewater Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Stalks are 
large and erect. 
U. S. 99-A 
A fairly late-maturing Corn requiring, as a rule, 120 to 125 days, 
which has been used in this locality for some years. It has never 
been a big seller with us because it is too late for most situations and 
because a large, late-maturing Corn requires good soil. It is generally 
used where a large tonnage of fodder is desired, often for ensilage. 
Essentially 99-A, which we are offering this year, is about the same 
as just plain 99, but the 99-A is regarded as an improvement over the 
old strain. 
ILLINOIS 200 
Maturity about 120 days. Stalks somewhat larger than U. S. 13, 
as you might expect. Ear longer but somewhat smaller. Like most 
late-maturing and large-foddered Corn, it produces best results on 
fertile or bottom soils. It is a good combination Corn, for either 
ensilage or husking for crib. 
HYBRID SEED CORN PRICES 
TESTED — GRADED — TREATED— BAGS INCLUDED 
U. S. 13—Certified Ilinois-Grown 
U. S. 13—Certified Virginia— Ward’s 
U. S. 262—Certified Virginia-Grown 
U. S. 357—Certified Virginia-Grown 
U. S. 99-A—Certified Virginia-Grown 
Illinois 200—Certified Virginia-Grown 
Ohio C-54—Certified Ohio-Grown 
V. P. I. 645—Certified Virginia-Grown 
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