COR “ep 7 
50 Sweet Corn Kesiae Main Uses Days 
GOLDEN BEAUTY (Yellow) HMC 69 
A development of the Massachusetts Experiment Station. Quality very good for an 
early hybrid, although ear size is a little small. All America Selections Silver Medal 
1954. 
STALKS —6 feet tall, rather spindly though vigorous, with 1 to 8 tall suckers per 
plant. 
EARS 7 inches long, very little taper, 10 to 14 rows of kernels. 
KERNEL—Bright golden yellow, good quality and fair holding ability. Seed yellow, 
wrinkled. 
GOLDEN CROSS (Yellow) HMCF 80 
By far the most widely planted sweet corn hybrid. Developed two decades ago by Glenn 
- Smith of the USDA, it is still one of the best in eating quality. Holds in fancy stage 
for a long time. Until recently, it was planted extensively for processing, but is now 
losing ground to new varieties with deeper kernels and higher yield. Formerly consid- 
ered resistant to bacterial wilt, but the heavy wilt infestations of the last few years 
have shown it to be rather susceptible. 
STALKS —6¥% feet tall, vigorous, very heavy foliage. Many tillers. 
EARS 
8 inches long, 12 to 14 rows, cylindrical, filled to the tip. Very uniform in 
size, shape, and maturity. Extremely attractive. 
KERNEL—Bright yellow, shallow and medium broad, very tender and sweet. Seed 
yellow, wrinkled. 
HOOSIER GOLD (Yellow) HM 76 
Originated by Glenn M. Smith of Purdue University as an early mid-season variety. 
Yields well. Somewhat susceptible to Stewart’s disease and smut. Kernel color typically 
shows slight variegation. 
STALKS —6 feet tall, leaves medium light green in color. 1 to 2 suckers per plant. Ear 
borne fairly low. 
EARS 
8% inches long, cylindrical, slightly tapered at tip. Good husk protection. 
10 to 14 rows of kernels. 
KERNEL—Bright yellow color, medium deep and fairly wide. Good quality. Seed yel- 
low and wrinkled. 
ILLINOIS GOLDEN NO. 10 (Yellow) MC 380 
Originated by Professor W. A. Huelsen of the University of Illinois. A drought resis- 
tant hybrid that is also tolerant to short days and cool weather. Very vigorous grower 
and good yielder, but quality is only fair. 
STALKS —7 feet tall, medium heavy, dark green. Few suckers. Whip-like greenish red 
tassels. Usually 2 ears. 
EARS 8 inches long, tight husk, 12 to 16 rows. Slightly tapered at tip. 
KERNEL— Attractive golden yellow, fairly sweet and only moderately tender. Seed 
yellow, wrinkled. 
