9 COMMERCIAL VEGETABLE AND FARM SEEDS 
nat J Li 
Kenneth Noble, Linwood, N. Y. was one of the 
first growers of Robson 285 Hybrid — he likes it. 
Gow Brothers at Newfane have grown Robson 320 
for several years. Planting a seed every 7 inches 
gives a 9 inch spacing in the row. With adequate 
moisture and fertilizer, George Gow estimates a 
yield of Robson 320 of over 100 bushels of dry 
shelled corn for the 1953 crop. 
David Nesbitt, Pine Hill Farms, Albion, N. Y., 
likes Robson 320 Hybrid. 
ROBSON 
285 
NEW EARLY HYBRID 
The earliest of the Robson “Adapted” hybrids, Robson 285 is an outstanding early yellow 
hybrid for the Northeast. Robson 285 has given farmers outstanding yields of grain and 
silage for a hybrid in this early maturity class. In bushels of grain Robson 285 will often 
outyield hybrids a week later in maturity and at the same time eliminate the gamble of 
having wet corn to crib. 
EARLY MATURITY 
Robson 285 matures a week earlier than Robson 320. It is the ideal hybrid for areas with 
short growing seasons or when late planting is necessary. 
FOR SILO OR HUSKING 
In short growing season areas, Robson 285 will produce mature corn for silo or husking 
where hybrids of 29-3 or Robson 320 maturity class will not always ripen. 
Growers who want to fill silos early or who want to spread their ensilage cutting period 
with two hybrids will find Robson 285 an outstanding, heavy yielding early hybrid. 
EXCELLENT STANDABILITY 
Robson 285 has a stiff stalk with a strong root system that will stand until harvest. It also 
is resistant to stalk and root rot diseases that late years have caused serious losses in yield in 
many varieties. 
GREEN PLANT WITH LONG EARS FILLED TO THE TIP 
Robson 285 produces leafy, dark green plants that stay green after the ear reaches the hard 
dough stage. This means silage of highest feeding value. The ears are long and slender, 9 
inches, and filled clear to the tip with deep, yellow kernels. The husk opens early permitting 
quick drying and clean, easy husking. 
320 
Maturing a week later than Robson 285, Robson 320 is fast becoming a leading hybrid for 
both grain and silage among varieties of this the most popular maturity class in the corn 
growing areas of the Northeast. 
Dairymen report that when they feed Robson 320 silage their milk production goes up. 
Growers of corn for grain find that Robson 320 stands late in the season when other 
hybrids go down. Yields of dry shelled corn are excellent too. Yields of 130 to 135 bushels 
of shelled corn per acre have been reported to us by enthusiastic growers of Robson 320. 
OUTSTANDING FOR STANDABILITY 
Robson 320 has a very strong root system that keeps it standing. It also is highly resistant 
to stalk and root rot diseases that cause so many corn varieties to go down before harvest time. 
FULLY MATURES IN THE NORTHEAST 
Robson 320 will fully mature for silage or grain in any area where 29-3 has been successfully 
grown. For comparison with other hybrids consult the 1954 Cornell Hybrid Maturity Guide. 
ROBSON 320 STAYS GREEN 
The broad, heavy leaves stay green clear to the bottom of the plant. The stalk, leaves and 
husk are green and succulent after the ear is in the hard dough stage. This means a higher grain 
ratio in your silage, plus a longer period of time for silo filling with top quality silage. 
FOR SILO OR HUSKING 
Robson 320 is well adapted to much of New York State as a grain and silage corn. The ears 
are 8 to 9 inches long with 16 rows of deep, yellow kernels with a small cob. Husks ripen and 
loosen early permitting quicker drying and easier husking. Farmers rate Robson 320 as the 
ideal dual purpose corn for most sections of the Northeast. 
RESISTANT TO SMUT AND APHIDS 
Robson 320 is resistant to smut and aphids, two common pests of corn. Smut cuts yield and 
lowers the quality of silage; aphids stunt growth and destroy the pollen. 
ROBSON ADAPTED HYBRIDS BRED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR NORTHEASTERN GROWERS 
