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SWEET CORN—HYBRID—(Continued) 
FLAGSHIP (See Photo Page 18) 82 Days 
A yellow hybrid of excellent quality for canning. Combines tenderness and 
flavor with attractiveness and productivity. Smut and ear worm resistant. 
The stalks are 71% feet tall, uniform, vigorous, nearly suckerless, dark green 
foliage. Ears 8!% inches long, 12 to 16 rows, uniform, well filled, with heavy 
husk. The kernel is golden yellow, medium narrow, deep, tender, sweet and 
very good quality. Under warm climatic conditions, Flagship gives high 
yields, frequently bearing two fine ears to a stalk. It is a 1949 All-America 
Selection. 
FM CROSS (New) 74 Days 
This new variety has become very popular for fresh market, canning or 
freezing. As compared to Golden Cross Bantam, it is earlier, superior in 
yield, fully equal in quality and has the ability to remain in top condition 
longer. Stalks short. Ears 814”, 16 rows, kernels rich golden yellow, high 
quality. 
CALUMET 86 Days 
An exceptionally attractive hybrid which has proven widely adapted. Plant 
vigorous, relatively resistant to drought and practically suckerless, with dark 
green leaves and ear carried six to eight inches higher than Golden Cross 
Bantam. Excellent resistance to bacterial wilt. Ear long, slender and 
cylindrical, well filled to tip. 12 to 14 rows of medium yellow kernels. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM (See Photo Page 21) 78 Days 
This is one of the hardy disease resistant varieties which has produced ex- 
cellent crops in localities where bacterial wilt is prevalent. Stalks six feet tall 
green tasselled, ears 8 inches, 10 to 14 rows of rich, well filled yellow kernels, 
Remains in edible condition over a long period and quality unsurpassed. 
The kernels of corn when dry are quite small usually 220 per ounce. Care 
should be taken not to plant too thick. This is a true hybrid and the crop 
grown from this seed should not be used for planting another year. 
GOLD RUSH 68 Days 
An early yellow hybrid everyone should try. Its beautiful ears and the vig- 
orous productive stalk will make a lasting and favorable impression upon you. 
Stalk is 6 feet tall with more foliage and better standability than Golden 
Bantam; most plants have 2 ears 814 inches long; 12 to 14 rows of attractive 
yellow kernels. Ears are slightly tapered, well-filled and have tight husk. 
Tender, sweet and of excellent quality and flavor. 
IOCHIEF 80 Days 
An excellent corn for flavor and tenderness. Is of same season as Golden Cross 
Bantam. Stalks about 6 feet; Ears 9 to 10” long, 16 to 18 rows of deep kernels, 
rich golden yellow in color. Excellent for canning or freezing. An all’ America 
Award Winner. 
