L. P. GUNSON & CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 17 
COLLARDS 
A packet will produce about 250 plants; an ounce about 2500 plants; four ounces 
, sufficient plants to set an acre. 
CULTURE. Sow seed like cabbage to be transplanted in rows 2% feet apart, allowing 24 to 
30 inches between plants. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING GEORGIA SOUTHERN or CREOLE 
A desirable type, producing com- A tall, loose-leaved, non-heading 
pact plants, 24 to 30 inches tall. form of the cabbage family, grown 
Large green crumpled leaves that for greens Plant 2 to 3 feet high, 
form a loose head. Used for greens erect, spreading, forming a loose 
principally in the South cluster or head of tender leaves. 
SWEET CORN 
A packet will plant 40 hills; one pound about 400 hills; 6 to 8 pounds will plan. 
an acre. 
Warm weather, rich soil and moderate moisture are the ideal conditions for corn but a satis- 
factory crop can be grown in any garden if the soil is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. 
Seed may be planted either in rows or hills. If in rows, they should be 2% to 4 feet apart depending 
on the height of the variety and the seed planted at the rate of 5 or6toa foot and covered about 2 
inches. When plants are 4 or 5 inches tall, thin from 8 to 12 inches apart and keep well hoed until 
the ears are set. If in hills plant 5 or 6 seeds per hi!l and space the hills 3 feet apart each way. 
Sweet corns listed below are in order of maturity for green corn. Records are 
from our trials planted in June. If planted earlier they might require a few days 
longer. 
SWEET CORN — (Open Pollinated) 
Golden Early Market 62 days Whipple’s Early Yellow 70 days 
Early Sunshine 68 days Bantam Evergreen 78 days 
Golden Bantam 70 days 
BANTAM EVERGREEN 78 Days 
Medium early, the result of a direct cross between Golden Bantam and 
Stowell’s Evergreen. Ears large, 7/2 to 8 inches long with 14 to 18 rows. 
Stalks 6 to 7 feet tall. A rich golden cream in color, excellent flavor and re- 
mains in table condition a long time. 
EARLY SUNSHINE 68 Days 
An excellent early yellow sweet corn. Ears of good size, usually 7 to 9 inches, 
10 to 12 rowed. Kernels medium broad, golden yellow. 
GOLDEN BANTAM 70 Days 
An early variety of delicious flavor. Our strain is not so dwarf as the origina 
Ears about 8 inches, 8 to 10 rowed, rich golden yellow. 
GOLDEN EARLY MARKET (Gill’s) 62 Days 
A splendid extra early yellow corn, producing ears of excellent quality. Ears 
7 inches long with 12 rows. In our recent trials it was ready for the table in 
62 days. Ears have strong husks. Kernels golden yellow and good flavor. Very 
profitable for market gardeners. 
