6 SPRINGFIELD SEED COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, MO. 
* Band * SWEET CORN ~ (BB « 
CULTURE—1!,, Ibs. will plant 100 hills. Sweet Corn varies 
greatly in hardiness, earliness, size and sweetness. The early 
sorts grow only 3 to 5 feet high and may be planted when the 
trees are starting out in leaf, in rows 3 feet apart, making the 
hills about 1 ft. apart. The later and sweeter varieties are 
more tender and should not be planted until the trees are in 
full leaf or the seed will rot in the ground. Plant garden corn 
in rows 3 feet apart, making the hills 18 inches apart in the 
rows. Apply 2 Ibs. (1 quart) of Vigoro for each 50 feet of row, 
mixing it thoroughly with soil before planting seeds. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. 105 days. The standard and best 
sweet corn. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, 16 to 18 rowed, with a 
very deep, sweet grain. Pkt., 15c; '% Ib., 30c; Ib., 50c. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN HYBRID. 86 days. Is the finest 
type hybrid we have ever seen. It is outstanding for its pro- 
ductiveness, drought resistance and uniform strong, vigorous 
growth. Pkt., 20c; '% Ib. 40c; Ib., 65c. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (Shoe Peg). 93 days. An especially 
fine quality corn. Ears 7 to 8 inches long, cob small, white 
and densely covered with long, slender white grains, without 
row formation. Pkt., 15c; '% Ib., 30c; Ib., 50c. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID. 90 days. Same season as 
Country Gentleman but better yielder in poor years. PkKt., 20c; 
Vy |b., 40c; Ib., 70c. 
GOLDEN BANTAM. 85 days. Early, golden yellow and of the 
finest quality. Ears 8 rowed and 6 to 7 inches long. Pkt., 15c; 
Voalbs, 30Cs. (bs b0C. 
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE. Best roasting ear; not a true Sugar 
Corn. Stalks about 8 ft. tall, ears are of a medium length and 
thickness, average 7 to 8 inches, with 12 or 14 rows. Kernels 
are white. Pkt., 15c; '% Ib., 30c; Ib., 50c. 
GOLDEN CROSS. Here is a fine new variety that is an im- 
provement in every way over the ordinary Golden Bantam. A 
week later than Golden Bantam; grows 4% to 5 feet tall. Hars 
are larger and longer, and have 10 to 14 or 16 rows of tender, 
rich, full-flavored yellow kernels, somewhat lighter than regu- 
lar Bantam. Produces almost twice the yield of Golden Bantam 
and in every way is a wonderful new Sweet Corn. Pkt., 20c; 
Va) IDs, o5Cs) Ib:, 60c: 
lochief Sweet Corn \\ 
BIG MO HYBRID SWEET CORN 
IOCHIEF SWEET CORN Received Honorable Mention in 1951 All-America selections. 
Gold Medal All-America award for 1951. Ears are 16 to 18 It is a distinctive variety for garden fresh use, canning and 
rowed and are 9 to 10 inches long of exceptionally deep, golden quick-freezing. It is a midseason corn growing about 7 feet 
grains. Iochief is of the same season as Golden Cross Bantam tall, has few suckers and is a heavy producer. Has a rather 
but yields heavier than this variety. It has an excellent flavor strong root system. Hars grow about 84% by 2% inches and are 
and tenderness: It is somewhat resistant to drought and heat. golden yellow, with one to two ears to stalk. Pkt., 20c. 
tis Cr 
Black 
CAULIFLOWER CELERY Bestiy 
FINE DANISH,GROWN STOCK Pkt. Oz. Eggplant 
(1 oz. of seed will produce 3,000 plants) 15c 40c 
CULTURE—Sow the seed in January in CULTURE—Sow in beds in February 
hotbeds, flats or pots. When plants are or March and keep them well watered. 
large enough transplant 3 inches apart. Transplant to moist, mucky soil; 6 inches 
When the ground is warm transplant in apart in 12-inch rows. Earth up two or 
the garden 2! feet apart. Water freely three times. Cover with straw from se- 
in dry weather. A second sowing of early vere weather, with boards on top; 1 ounce 
varieties can be made in May or June for of seed produces 2,000 plants. 
fall crop. : GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING DWARF. 
EARLY SNOWBALL. The best variety 118 Days. This sort is without doubt the 
for general use. Of dwarf habit, and pro- finest early celery in cultivation. Hand- 
duces fine, large, white heads in a very some golden yellow color. 
short time. Always tender and sweet. IMPROVED WHITE PLUME. 112 Days. 
Pkt., 15¢ A very early, handsome variety. A popu- 
lar sort for first early market. 
Early GIANT PASCAL. 135 Days. A compact, 
Snowball vigorous, productive variety and one of 
the best for winter use. 
SWISS CHARD 
LUCULLUS. An improved type of Chard. 
Of more upright growth than the Silver 
variety; leaves yellowish-green, fairly 
crumpled, mid-rib and veins white; stalks § 
thick, broad and flat and as large as — 
rhubarb. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. e 
CHIVES 
¢ 
Used for seasoning; has 
strong onion flavor. Very 
early, lives forever. Clump 
of roots, 15c each; $1.00 per 
dozen. By mail, 20c a dozen 
extra. 
COLLARDS 
Plant two to three feet 
high, forming a cluster of 
tender leaves at the top of 
its rather long stem. Pkt., 
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