12 THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 
Sweet Corn 
Zucher Mais—Mais Granone dolce 
Sweet corn planted very early in Connecticut (April 15th) will require about ten days longer than indicated. 
The number of days from planting to market will also vary according to season and soil conditions; they are 
given only as a guide to comparative earliness, and are based on plantings made about May 16th in Connecti- 
cut. Likewise, corn planted in June, due to temperature and longer days, will naturally require somewhat fewer 
days. 
OUTSTANDING HYBRID VARIETIES 
Hybrid varieties outyield Open Pollinated varieties from 15 to 40% and are more resistant to disease and 
storm damage. Good adaptable hybrids pay best. “A hybrid is the first generation of a cross between strains 
of different parentage and involving one or more inbred lines of corn or their combinations.” (Ohio State 
Law). 
Spancross 13 x 3 (72 days). An im- 
proved early hybrid, 2 or 3 days earlier 
than the 13 x 4 hybrids, also larger and 
of better quality. Should not be con- 
fused with older varieties of similar 
name; it is wilt and cold resistant. 
Stalks 4 to 5 ft., ears 634 inches long, 
12 rowed, yellow kerneled. Per pkt., 
EYE, Side 75¢, : qt., $1.40; 5 Ibs59$3.25: 
Marcross (77 days). Gardeners have 
been looking for an earlier, good-sized 
hybrid ear. Marcross fills the need bet- 
ter than any other for its season. An 
attractive ear 7% inches long, 12 to 14 
rowed; good table quality, and a week 
earlier than Whipple’s Top Cross. 
This, together with its hybrid vigor 
and productiveness, makes it a valuable 
and profitable addition to the list of 
better varieties. Per pkt., 15c.; pt., 75c. ; 
qt., $1.40; 5 lbs., $3.25. 
Carmel Cross Improved (80 days). 
An excellent second early variety, about 
3 days after Marcross. A heavier ear 
than the original stock. 8 inches long, 
12-14 rowed; kernel yellow with fine 
flavor and quality. Pkt., 15c.; pt., 75c.; 
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Lee (84 days). Ears 8% inches long, 
14 rowed. A large and attractive ear 
of excellent quality. Lee has come 
through with fine crops here in Con- 
necticut. The ears average slightly 
larger than Lincoln. Kernel yellow. Per 
pkt.,.15c.; pt. 75c/; dt, Slug ame 
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hci Nan ee Se Lincoln (85 days). The large hand- 
some well filled ears are rounded at 
Spancross Marcross Lincoln the tip, 8% inches long, mostly 14 
rowed. Kernel yellow, quality good, not 
quite equal to Lee in sweetness. A popular market variety. Stalks vigorous, 6 ft., wilt and drought resistant. 
Awarded AA Bronze Medal 1942. Developed by Connecticut Agricultural Station. Per pkt., 15c.; pt., 75c.; qt., 
$1.45; 5 lbs., $3.40. 
Golden Cross Bantam. (88 days). Originated by Glenn C. Smith of the United States Department of 
Agriculture and the Indiana Experiment Station. Golden Cross Bantam sets a standard for quality, produc- 
tiveness and resistance to bacterial wilt. It is extensively used and should be grown in every home garden. 
Market Gardeners were surprised at the tremendous yield of marketable ears per acre (15,000—practically 
double open-pollinated stocks). The ears are 10-14 rowed, 8 to 8% inches ae and ready for market in 88 
days as compared with 80 days for the small original Bantam. Per pkt., 15/5: pt.;75c.; at.; $1,403) Selbsarpaeae 
Wilson (95 days). The outstanding large, late variety. Stalks 8% to 9 feet tall; ears large in diameter 
and 9 inches long; one week later than Golden Cross Bantam. The quality*is excellent. Pkt., 15c.; pt., 75c.; qt., 
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