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18 ESTABLISHED 1900 
CORN 
Texas Hybrid No. 26—A prolific producer of soft corn, bred for the Southwest. Large 
deep yellow grain, small cob, good shuck coverage. Produces two good ears on rather 
tall stalk under favorable conditions. Similar to Texas 18. Matures in 118 days. 
Texas 11W—Mid-season white hybrid that is widely used for roasting ears. Tight set 
kernels also make an excellent dry shelled corn. Prolific medium sized ear that has 
thorough shuck coverage and resists ear worms. Nine foot stalks regularly produce 
two ears. 
Funk’s G-711—A popular hybrid corn for the Southwest that resists drouth, insects and 
disease. Tall stalks with broad dark green leaves. Often two large ears to the stalk, 
long shuck coverage. Dark yellow, large broad kernels. Requires 120 days to mature. 
Funk’s G-53—An early maturing hybrid for the high altitudes. Medium stalks stand 
well. Resists drouth and insects. Orange-gold grains are not hard. 
Mexican June—Dependable in the Southwest due to drouth and disease resistance, the 
tight heavy shucks protect against birds and worms. Stalks are extremely tall and most 
desirable for ensilage. Kernels hard. Other varieties may yield more shelled corn at 
times but Mexican June is sure to make corn every year. Requires about 110 days to 
mature. Plant in June with seven pounds of seed per acre. 
Strawberry or Calico—An all purpose, one of our heaviest yielders. Kernels are soft 
and most are striped with red, white and yellow. Large ears, stalks medium to large. 
Will mature in about 120 days. 
COTTON 
Acala 1517-C—Bred for our State and it does produce the best quality in the Pecos 
Valley. This is among the best spinning cottons in the United States, the lint brings a 
premium on the market. Uniform staple of about 1% inches. Certified seed will be of- 
fered, either delinted or in the lint. The delinted seed is favored since it will germinate 
5 to 7 days sooner and the delinting will reduce the lint borne diseases. Begin planting 
on April 10th with 12 lbs. delinted or 32 lbs. lint seed per acre. Not safe to plant after 
May 20th. 
GRASSES 
Alta Fescue—In the Pecos Valley, this has supplanted Meadow Fescue. It is more 
productive and more resistant to alkali and drouth, although somewhat coarse. Pal- 
atable and will supply pasture the year round. Excellent in mixtures for permanent 
irrigated pastures. 
Crested Wheat—Standard—A good drouth resistant, long lived grass for hay or pas- 
ture. Better adapted to the high altitudes, will thrive in a wide range of soil types. 
Plant in the fall, on a firm bed, not over % inch deep, using 10 lbs. seed per acre. — 
Johnson—A perennial classed as noxious in many States and constantly fought by 
Southern farmers but is valuable to the semi-arid section that has land subject to per- 
iodical overflow where it will provide good pasture and hay. Responds to cultivation. 
Orchard—A hardy, rather coarse grass that is good for hay or pasture. Deep rooted, 
grows in tufts. Most valuable in mixtures for permanent pastures. 
Perennial Ryegrass—Often used in lawns, see page 16. Plants form a dense turf, are 
very nutritious and palatable in the pasture. Very valuable in the permanent irrigated 
pasture. 
Sudan—A fast growing annual which produces an abundance of summer pasture or hay. 
Will make ensilage. Requires irrigation in the Pecos Valley. The rainfall of eastern 
New Mexico and Western Texas is sufficient for this crop during most seasons. Plant 
after danger of frost, using 5-12 lbs. in rows or 20-50 lbs. broadcast per acre. 
Sweet Sudan—Developed from Loeti Red Sorghum and Common Sudan. Sweet Sudan 
has broader leaves, larger stems, taller growth, stools more and is much sweeter than 
Common Sudan. 
