SWEET CORN 
CULTURE — Prices paid for first early corn will pay the grower to take chances on early planting, 
For this planting use 4 to 5 seeds per hill and cover one inch deep. Space hills 28 to 36 inches, and rows 
3% feet, allowing two stalks to the hill or as some prefer, and we think this gives the best results, plant 
10 inches between hills, and thin to one stalk; this gives all the stalks an even show. April 1 to May 1 
is a good season for early corn, of course, depending on the weather. May 15th to 25th is good for the 
later sorts, as they do not resist damp, cold weather as well as the early varieties. one 
Corn will not fill well unless the patch planted is blocked out; those planting small quantities 
should make the patch square, or nearly so. This will permit the pollen to blow down on the silk, 
pollenizing the ears. Early corn may be planted in succession up to July 5 in the Portland area. 
OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES 
PRICES — Unless noted are uniformly: Post- 
paid. Pkt. 15¢; % Ib. 30c; Ib. 55c; For 4th zone 
and beyond, 60c. Not prepaid, Ib. 50c; in any 
one variety, 5 Ibs. @ 32c; 10 Ibs. @ 30c; 
25 Ibs. @ 27c Ib. 
GOLDEN MIDGET — A miniature sweet corn 
that has found a place in small city gardens. The 
stalks grow only 2% to 3 feet tall, bearing several 
small golden ears about 4 to 5 inches long. The 
quality is very good and it matures very early. It 
takes very little room in the garden compared to 
standard varieties. Postpaid. Pkt. 15c; % Ib. 35c¢; 
Ib. 60c. 
*GILL’S EARLY GOLDEN SWEET — Earli- 
est of the golden varieties. Ears average about 
the same size as Improved Bantam with stalks 
four feet tall. We recommend this for market 
and home gardens. The sweetest first early variety 
we have tested. The best and earliest high qual- 
ity sort. Our own introduction. We have _ in- 
creased the size. 
*GILL’S IMPROVED GOLDEN BANTAM— 
Superior to the original Golden Bantam in quality 
and nearly twice the size, also one week earlier. 
Nearly all ears carry 12 rows of deep, rich golden 
yellow kernels set close upon the cob. Do not 
compare this with the original strain, as it is far 
superior in every respect. 
It has no superior for quality markets, table, 
canning or drying. Remember, we are the origin- 
ators of this improved strain and continue our 
careful stock seed selections each year. We have 
received many letters of praise for this corn and 
many of our customers will have nothing else. 
We consider this the best quality of any sweet 
corn to date. It represents over 30 years of care- 
ful selection by ourselves directed toward quality 
and size. 
*GILL’S GOLDEN EARLY MARKET — The 
earliest large, true sweet corn of golden color. 
It is a cross between our Improved Golden Ban- 
tam and Early White Market. According to our 
own trials and reports from all over the country, 
is earlier and larger than Golden Sunshine. It is 
the outstanding early corn and is a money-maker 
for gardeners. For home use or market, be sure 
to plant this variety. It matures about a week 
earlier than Improved Golden Bantam. Large, 
golden ears, tightly filled with large sweet grains 
of high quality. Originated by our firm. 
Kohl Rabi 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA — Kohl Rabi 
should be grown more, as it is a delicious vege- 
table, cooked like turnips. Transplant like cab- 
bage in July; rows 2% feet wide and 1 foot in 
rows. Can be sown in rows and thinned. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 40c; oz. 65c; %4 Ib. $1.65. 
PURPLE VIENNA — Dwarf plants; green 
leaves with purple stems. Shape globular, purple 
with white, tender flesh. Prices same as Early 
White Vienna. 
Corn, Golden Cross Bantam — Page 13. 
Yellow Sweet Corn 
Collections 
OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES No. 1 
We offer one packet each of Early Golden 
Sweet, Golden Early Market and Improved 
Golden Bantam for 35¢; % Ib. each for 75e; 
1 Ib. each for $1.35. Postpaid. Beyond 4th zone 
add 15c extra on the pound collection. This 
makes a splendid succession if planted at the 
same time. They are all of high quality. 
HYBRID COLLECTION No. 2 
This offers a good rotation in Hybrid varieties. 
One packet each of Early Golden Hybrid, 
Carmelcross and Erie Hybrid for 35c¢; 
Y2 Ib. of each $1.00; 1 Ib. of each $1.85. Postpaid. 
Beyond 4th zone add 15c extra on the pound 
collection. By planting both collections you will 
have sweet corn for a long season. 
We offer high grade sweet corn seed. 
Ou 
