THE WETSEL SEED COMPANY ki 
eS Dependable Seeds, HARRISONBURG, VA. 
WETSEL’S Adapted Seed Corn Hybrids 
U.S. 13 
(110 DAYS) 
Frankly, we are somewhat amazed to continue to find that 
wherever Hybrid Corns are being judged for quality and measured | 
or weighed for yield, old U. S. 13 is usually ‘among those pres- 
ent’’ in top-honor circles. 
In the adjoining column, for instance, is a picture of Mr. Mack 
Ward who won the Sweepstake prize for best 10 ears at Rich- 
mond’s Rural Exposition. That is convincing enough, we think, 
of real merit, but examine closely the size of these ears and their 
well-matured and uniform character, then remember the very 
dry season that prevailed during the latter stages of the 1953 
growing season. 
Further evidence of the performance of U. S. 13 during last 
year’s very poor season comes from the annual Corn yield con- 
test sponsored by the Rockingham Ruritan District. In that 
contest, supervised by County Agent Mr. Ken Peterson, U. S. 13 
captured three of the four top prizes, with yields ranging from 
108 to 128 bushels per acre. Such yields in a season like 1953 
are very impressive. 
Is it any wonder, then, that this hybrid should continue to lead 
all other individual varieties in this area? We sell a lot of many 
other varieties of hybrids, but none of them equal the volume 
of 13. 
As we’ve said before, this is probably because it is adapted 
to a wide range of soil fertility and because its medium maturity 
and medium fodder appeal to the needs and fancy of an equally 
wide range of individual farmers. 
OHIO C-54 
(Early—About 95 Days) 
As an early Corn, it has demonstrated outstanding vigor, 
which makes it comparatively free of wilt, blight and disease, 
with the result that the stock remains relatively green during 
the period that the ear is maturing and ripening. It thus has a 
tendency to produce bigger and fuller ears of well-developed 
kernels. 
Because of shorter maturity, with less demand 
of the soil, it can be planted closer together, 
more stalks in the hill. When this is done, the yield compares 
very favorably with most of the later Corns, including U. S. 13. 
It is on the recommended list of the Extension Department, which 
should be sufficient. 
on the fertility 
with more rows and 
Vv. P.L. 645 
As the name clearly indicates, it was developed at the Blacksburg 
Experimental Station, being first released for 1952 planting season. 
Neither of the two intervening seasons was conducive to a full ex- 
pression of its fundamental characteristics, hence more time will be 
needed before passing judgment on its relative quality and yielding 
ability. Thus far, we feel that the name has been its chief attraction. 
Said to be a little later than U. S. 13 in maturity. Silks about the 
same time as 13 but usually contains more moisture at harvest time. 
Resistant to stock rot and to leaf blights common in Virginia. Stands 
up well and yields well. 
Mr. Mack Ward of Leesburg, Va., who produces the 
Ward’s Corn Hybrids offered by us, with his 10 ears of 
U. S. 13, which won the Sweepstakes honors in that 
ee the Atlantic Rural Exposition at Richmond 
ast fall. 
U. S. 262 
A fairly late-maturing hybrid that we have carried for a number of 
years. Has some loyal friends but has never developed into a volume 
seller for us here in the Valley and adjacent territory. Very popular 
in Tidewater Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Stalks are 
large and erect. 
U. S. 99-A 
A fairly late-maturing Corn requiring, as a rule, 120 to 125 days, 
which has been used in this locality for some years. ‘It has never 
been a big seller with us because it is too late for most situations and 
because a large, late-maturing Corn requires good soil. It is generally 
used where a large tonnage of fddder is desired, often for ensilage. 
Essentially 99-A, which we are offering this year, is about the same 
as just plain 99, but the 99-A is regarded as an improvement over the 
old strain. 
ILLINOIS 200 
Maturity about 120 days. Stalks somewhat larger than U. S. 13, 
as you might expect. Ear longer but somewhat smaller. Like most 
late-maturing and large-foddered Corn, it produces best results on 
fertile or bottom soils. It is a good combination Corn, for either 
ensilage or husking for crib. 
HYBRID SEED CORN PRIGES 
TESTED — GRADED — TREATED— BAGS INCLUDED 
S. 13—Certified Illinois or Ohio-Grown 
S. 13—Certified Virginia—Ward’s 
U. 
10k, 
U. S. 262—Certified Virginia-Grown 
U. S. 357—Certified Virginia-Grown 
U. S. 99-A—Certified Virginia-Grown 
Illinois 200—Certified Virginia-Grown 
Ohio C-54—Certified Ohio-Grown 
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