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18 ESTABLISHED 1900 
CORN (Continued) 
Texas 17-W—Mid-season white hybrid that is widely used for roasting ears. Tight 
set kernels also makes an excellent dry shelled corn. Prolific medium sized ear 
that has thorough shuck coverage and resists ear worms. Similar to 11-W, earlier, 
yields a little heavier, more drought resistant, stalks much heavier and shorter. 
Funk’s G-711—A popular hybrid corn for the Southwest that resists drouth, insects 
and disease. Tall stalks with broad dark green leaves. Often two large ears to the 
stalk, long shuck coverage. Dark yellow, large broad kernels. Requires 120 days. 
Funk’s G-16-A—An extra early hybrid for late planting or for short seasons of the 
high altitudes. A high yielder of yellow, soft starchy grain, preferred by feeders. 
Fast starter and has an excellent record for standibility and insect resistance. 
Mexican June—Dependable in the Southwest due to drouth and disease resistance, the 
tight heavy shucks protect against birds and worms. Stalks are extremely tall and 
most desirable for ensilage. Kernels hard. Other varieties may yield more shelled 
corn at times but Mexican June is sure to make corn every year. Requires about 110 
days to mature. Plant in June with seven pounds of seed per acre. 
Strawberry or Calico—An all purpose, one of our heaviest ylielders. Kernels are soft 
and most are striped with red, white and yellow. Large ears, stalks medium to large. 
Will mature in about 120 days. 
COTTON 
Acala 1517-C—Bred for our State and it does produce the best quality in the Pecos 
Valley. This is among the best spinning cottons in the United States, the lint brings 
a premium on the market. Uniform staple of about 1% inches. Certified seed will 
be offered, either delinted or in the lint. The delinted seed is favored since it will 
germinate 5 to 7 days sooner and the delinting will reduce the lint borne diseases. 
Begin planting on April 10th with 12 lbs. delinted or 32 lbs. lint seed per acre. Not 
safe to plant after May 20th. 
Empire—Popular due to its ability to resist angular leaf spot. Has produced 2 to 2% 
bales per acre. Earlier than Acala but the lint is shorter and weaker. 
GRASSES 
Alta Fescue—In the Pecos Valley, this has supplanted Meadow Fescue. It is more 
productive and more resistant to alkali and drouth, although somewhat coarse. Pal- 
atable and will supply pasture the year around. Excellent in mixtures for permanent 
irrigated pastures. 
Crested Wheat—Standard—-A drouth resistant, long lived grass for hay or pasture. 
Better adapted to the high altitudes. Plant in the fall on a firm bed, not over % inch 
deep, using 10 lbs. seed per acre. 
Johnson—A perennial that is classed as noxious in many States and constantly 
fought by southern farmers but is valuable to the semi-arid sections that have land 
which is subject to periodical overflow where it will provide good pasture and hay. 
Responds to cultivation. 
Orchard—A hardy, rather coarse grass that is good for hay or pasture. Deep rooted, 
grows in tufts. Most valuable in mixtures for permanent irrigated pastures. 
Perennial Ryegrass—Often used in lawns, see page 16. Plants form a dense turf, are 
very nutritious and palatable in the pasture. Very valuable in the permanent irri- 
gated pasture. 
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