22 SAUNDERS SEED COMPANY 
Hybrid Seed Corn 
GREATER YIELDS 
STANDS UP BETTER 
DROUTH RESISTANT 
In a series of field tests conducted in different 
sections of Ohio by the Kxperiment Station, the 
best Hybrids have yielded at least 15% to 25% 
more than ordinary varieties. It has also been 
proven that they are stiffer stalked, have fewer 
barren stalks, less smut and are more resistant 
to drouth. 
All of the HYBRID varieties that we offer are 
CERTIFIED by and produced under the _ super- 
vision of the SEED IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIA- 
TION of the state in which they are grown. 
IOWA 939 
1954 PRICES 
MediumFlati Grains: \22 2.2. 2 Beers ee Re patenene MES e 2 ee ee ee $9.00 Bu. 
Larges Flat) -Grains.e 2. ie, oe kee oe ee 9.00 Bu. 
5 Bu. or more, 25c Bu. Less; 10 Bu. or more, 50c per Bu. Less. 
IOWA 4297 - An early hybrid that has been proven in Ohio and has been excellent in yield and 
clean husking. Matures so that it can be followed by wheat in good fertile soils. 
IOWA 939 - A general favorite widely adapted maturing in 105 to 110 days. Its record over the 
past eight years shows that it is grown more generally and with more dependable yields than any other 
hybrid in Ohio. 
IOWA 306 - Similar to Iowa 939 with three of the same inbreds. A high yielder without the 
ear droppage like other hybrids. Does well on different types of soils. Very satisfactory results for 
the past season throughout this section. 
OHIO W36 - An early midseason maturing variety. Resistant to blizht and corn borer. Has 
medium sized stalk with large ears. 
OHIO W-10 - Good quality, heavy yielding and corn borer resistant. Medium height plant with 
a large amount of foliage. Medium maturity, later than Iowa 306 but earlier than C-54. 
OHIO C-47 - About the same maturity as Iowa 4059. Along with the other new hybrids, it has 
a strong root system and sturdy stalk and resistance to the corn borer. Proved very satisfactory in 1953. 
OHIO C38 - Highest ranking hybrid of the year for Corn Borer and blight resistance. Large 
ears of soft deep grains - matures in 110 to 115 days - well adapted for mechanical corn pickers - 
very popular throughout this whole section. 
IOWA 4059 - About a week later than Towa 939. Has a healthy stalk, blight resistant and 
with smoother ears. A good corn for mechanical Picking. Heavy yields. 
US 13 - A later variety but earlier than heretofore thought. Will mature along with Reids Yellow 
Dent in 110 to 115 days. Large ears, deep grain and disease resistant sturdy stalk. One of the 
heaviest producers and best qualities of all Hybrids for the later main crop. 
ALL HYBRIDS ARE OFFERED SUBJECT UNSOLD AND PRICE CHANGE. 
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