14 GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Sweet Corn - Hybrids 
A hybrid is the first generation of a cross between strains of different parentage and involving one or more inbred 
lines of Corn or their combinations. 
SENECA 60 Hybrid. (High Quality.) 63 days. The earliest yellow hybrid. Stalks 
412 ft. tall. Ears 612 inches long with 10 to 12 rows of tender sweet kernels. Well 
adapted for the northern states and Canada, and is superior in every way. It gives 
you a first early hybrid with the old Golden Bantam flavor. 
GOLD RUSH. 67 days. This is the one. A first early yellow hybrid for the early 
market with the strong hybrid vigor and productiveness. Stalks 6 ft. tall. Ears 82 
inches, 12 to 14 rowed, slightly tapered, well filled to the tip. Most attractive yel- 
low; tight husk. Tender, sweet and of fine quality and flavor. 
GOLDEN ROCKET. 67 days. Plant 5 to 6 ft. tall, foliage sparse and dark green, few 
suckers. Ear is 7 to 742 inches long x 184 inches in diameter, 10 to 12 rows, medium 
yellow, kernels fairly deep medium wide. Unusually fine quality for such an early Corn. 
SPANCROSS C13.3. 70 days. One of the best early hybrids. Highly resistant to 
bacterial wilt. Well tipped, small ears of 10 to 12 rows. Kernels golden yellow, sweet 
and tender. 
CARMELCROSS. 79 days. A second early hybrid developed by the Connecticut 
Experiment Station, New Haven. Vigorous and heavy yielding in comparison to its 
earliness. Medium sized gently tapering ears with 12-14 rows of yellow kernels. 
FOREMOST Y-1. This variety has quickly become popular for fresh market, can 
ning and freezing. Its large, uniform, high quality ears give it an unusually attrac- 
tive appearance. As compared to Golden Cross Bantam it is earlier, superior in yield, 
fully equal in quality and has the ability to remain in top condition longer. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM. 85 days. Excellent for market gardens and well 
adapted for canners’ use. Highly resistant to Stewart’s. disease and very prolific. 
Stalks sturdy, with exceptionally broad, dark green leaves. Ears 10 to 14-rowed, 
slightly lighter yellow than Golden Bantam. Kernels medium in width and depth. 
Suitable for quick freezing. 
IOANA HYBRID, (All-America Selection.) 87 days. A midseason yellow hybrid, 
highly resistant to both drought and wilt. Plants tall and sturdy with broad, 
numerous leaves. Ears 7/2 to 8 inches long, 12 to 14 rows, cylindrical, well filled 
with medium narrow light yellow kernels. An attractive and productive variety for 
either gardener or canner. Suitable for quick freezing. 
IOCHIEF, 89 days. 435-5125. Outstanding among recent introductions for longer 
ears, heavy tonnage and superior flavor. A main cropper, ideal for canning and mar- 
ket. Kernels golden, deep and uniform. Height of stalk, 634 ft. Ears 9 inches long. 
14-18 count. 
PRICES: Lb., 60c; 10 Ibs., $5.40; 25 Ibs., $12.00; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Not postpaid. 
MARCROSS C13x6. 72 days. This has proved a very good early market and 
home garden variety. Stalks are short but sturdy, highly resistant to Stewart’s dis- 
ease. Ears long, plump, abruptly tapered at the tips, 10 to 14-rowed with light 
cream-yellow. medium broad kernels of good quality. 
Lb., 50c; 10 Ibs., $4.70; 25 Ibs., $11.25; 100 Ibs., $42.50. Not postpaid. 
FOREMOST E. E. No. 1. Hybrid. Extra early, 66 days. Ears 8 inches long, 
slightly tapered. Kernels bright golden yellow, 12 to 14 rowed. Plants, 5 feet tall, 
strong and vigorous. Husk and flag leaves, heavy, good color. Yield, unusually high 
Hybrid Sweet Com for such an early corn. The attractive ears, good uniform size, have market and table 
appeal. ender and sweet. 
Lb., 65c; 10 Ibs., $6.00; 25 Ibs., $14.00; 100 Ibs., $55.00. 
Not postpaid. 
Pop Corn 
AUSTRALIAN HULLESS HYBRID. Dwarf growing; 
heavy yielder of attractive ears; peculiar form, being 
nearly as thick as long. Color pearly white. Entirely 
hulless, making it the tenderest of any Pop Corn when 
popped. 
Lb., 65c; 5 Ibs., $3.00. Not postpaid. 
MINNHYBRID No. 250. Developed by the Minnesota 
Experiment Station from Japanese Hulless over which 
it showed a marked improvement in yield equivalent to 
about 15% more per acre with 25 to 30% greater ex- 
pansion of popping which gives increased tenderness; 
kernels are white. 
Lb., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.50. Not postpaid. 
SOUTH AMERICAN YELLOW, 110 days. Sunburst. 
Better adapted for Michigan climate. It matures about 
2 weeks earlier than the true type South American yel- 
low. Amber color, large size when popped, having a 
butter-colored tint. 
Lb., 40c; 5 Ibs., $1.75. Not postpaid. 
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