CORNEL 
Days Main Uses Kia Sweet Corn 55 
PIAS ES eS ae a a ee ee eae 
OPEN POLLINATED 
83 H (White) BLACK MEXICAN 
An old variety, known for its delicious flavor. Remains tender for a long period. 
STALKS —5% to 6% feet tall, pale green leaves, medium heavy foliage. 
EARS ——7 to 8 inches long, 8 rows, often 2 ears per stalk. 
KERNEL—White when in edible stage, changing to bluish black later. Broad, shallow. 
Dry seed deep bluish black. 
92 HM (White) COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 
Shoe-Peg 
An old, well known variety. Not as uniform as Country Gentleman Hybrid but of com- 
parable quality. Matures over a longer period of time. 
STALKS —6¥% to 7 feet tall, vigorous, frequently with 2 ears. 
EARS 7% to 8 inches long, dark red silk, very crowded, irregular kernel arrange- 
ment. 
KERNEL—White, deep, slender, shoe-peg type. Sweet and tender. Dry seed white and 
wrinkled. 
79 HM (Yellow) GOLDEN BANTAM 
Barden’s Wonder Bantam 
An old standard, formerly widely used. It has proved invaluable as breeding stock in 
the development of many of the hybrids of today. 
STALKS —5¥% to 6 feet tall, many with 2 ears. 
EARS ——7 to 8 inches long, 8 rows, well shaped. 
KERNEL—Yellow, wide, tender and sweet. Seed yellow, wrinkled. 
87 HM (Yellow) GOLDEN EVERGREEN 
Bantam Evergreen 
A good medium late variety. Has large ears of fine quality. Selected out of a cross be- 
tween Golden Bantam and Stowell’s Evergreen. 
STALKS —6% to 7 feet tall, sturdy and vigorous. 
EARS ——8 to 9 inches long, 12 to 14 rows, Evergreen type. 
KERNEL—Rich golden yellow, broad, deep, tender and sweet. Seed yellow and very 
wrinkled. 
68 HM (Yellow) GOLDEN SUNSHINE 
Golden Early Market 
Gem 
A very early yellow corn for Northern home and market garden. Earlier than Golden 
Bantam. 
STALKS —5 to 5% feet tall, fairly sturdy. 
EARS ——7 to 7% inches long, 10 to 12 rows, well filled and plump. 
KERNEL—Golden yellow, medium breadth and depth, tender and sweet. Seed yellow 
and very wrinkled. 
