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DeKalb Yield Proved for over 14 Years 
Nation-wide Basis 
More DeKalb Corn Sold Than Any Other Brand 
Last year we editorialized about Hybrid Corns in general. We 
pointed out that the day of sensational Corn is over; that the Hybrid 
Corn industry has become relatively stable. Much research and 
breeding is being done and will surely continue to be done over 
coming years. New Corns and still better strains will be produced. 
But the pioneering age has passed. 
What does this mean? For one thing, it means that more ex- 
perienced hands are now producing hybrids than was the case ten or 
even five years ago. Consequently, the average quality and yielding 
ability of hybrids that are sold the country over are higher than 
they used to be. The totally inexperienced and incompetent pro- 
ducer has, for the most part, been eliminated. 
Nevertheless, as we pointed out last year, the most skilled breeders 
and producers and consistency of performance of the Corn they offer 
are still of prime importance. 
This is primarily a DeKalb page. At the same time, we want to 
be objective, informative and entirely fair about what we have to 
say. We stated here last year that we considered DeKalb to be 
superior in skill to about 95 per cent of producers. We still believe 
that, but we also consider Funk, listed on the following page, as well 
as growers of the open-formula hybrids on the preceding page, to 
belong in that group. 
Grouped below are DeKalb Corns in order of their general ma- 
turity. The number denotes relative maturity and size of fodder. 
404-A—406—455—609 
These are early-maturing and  small- 
foddered Corns, 404-A being the earliest. 
Can be planted very late and still mature 
before frost. If planted early, they can be 
harvested in time to plant early fall crops. 
Medium or flat kernels (all numbers): pk. 
$3.20; bus. $12.50. 
404-A available also in thick flat (TFZ) ker- 
nels: pk. $2.40; bus. $9.40. 
816-825-837-840-847 
850 
Medium maturity and medium fodder but 
good ear—all these characteristics varying 
with fertility of soil, time of planting and 
weather conditions. They are primarily 
for the crib. Available in flat grains: pk. $3.00; 
bus. $11.50. DEKALB HYBRIDS ARE 
ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR 
AUTHORIZED DEALERS. 
898 
Somewhat later in maturity than previous 
group. Fodder also somewhat larger. It 
makes a good combination Corn, for either 
husking or ensilage, or both from same field. 
Should be confined to fields in high state of 
fertility. Flat grains: pk. $3.00; bus. $11.50. 
Prices are f.o.b. Harrisonburg. If 
ordered to be sent by Parcel Post, 
within 150 miles, add 79 cts. per pk. 
and $2.45 per bus. 
Consult your Postmaster for rates 
beyond 150 miles. 
1002—1022—1050 
Large-foddered strains and consequently 
late maturing. In this territory they are used 
primarily for ensilage. Producing a good ear 
as well, they make a good rich silage, pro- 
viding a lot of grain with stalk. For best 
results, soil should be pretty good. Flat grains: 
pk. $3.00; bus. $11.50. 
WHITE HYBRIDS 
923 
A widely adapted and used white hybrid 
in the DeKalb line. Produces high quality, 
medium-dent grain on a wide range of soils. 
Has been highly regarded in this area for 
some years. Pk. $3.30; bus. $12.70. 
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