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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUlDE.
SWEET CORN.
Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring, in hills about three feet apart,
five or six grains to the. hill, and when up thin them out, allowing three or four of the
strongest plants to remain; give thorough cultivation. Our sweet corn is carefully grown
and selected, only the choicest, most perfect ears being shelled for seed. It costs us
more and is far superior to ordinary stock. Packets contain about two ouncees. We pay
the postage by the packet, half pint, and quart. Deduct ten cents on each quart if to be
sent by express; pints at half quart prices. The half pint packages are very desirable
for small families.
[image to left - corn plant]
[caption] PHAROAH'S DREAM
PHARAOH'S DREAM.--"And Pharaoh slept and dreamed * * * and behold seven ears
of corn came up, upon one stalk, rank and good."-Genesis 41:5. The most productive
and one of the finest varieties of sweet corn ever sent out. This new variety was bred
by one of the best seed corn specialists in the country and does not come from an accidental
sport, but was gradually worked up from a cross made of two well known varities and
and selected for a number of years, until it has attaintd [attained] its high value. Its peculiar
manner of growth and earing are well shown by the accompanying illustration, and
owing to the fact that it so frequently produces seven ears to the stalk it has been
aptly named "Pharaoh's Dream." Stalks which we have on exhibition in our store
have attracted a great
deal of attention and favorable
comment. The
corn begins earing almost
from the bottom
and produces quite long
ear stalks from each leaf
joint. Ears are of large
size, but still not overgrown;
just right for
table use and would be
taken for Stowell's Evergreen
in almost any
market. It is of superior
quality, well bred
and will please the most particular. Corn is pure white,
tender and of rich, delicate flavor remaining a long time
in an edible condition. Instead of ears maturing all at
once, they form in succession and therefore make a constant
supply throughout the season. Ear stalks are so
long that it might well be called a branching variety, and
it looks tree-like when growing. It is the greatest
novelty in sweet corn that has ever been sent out. You
should not fail to plant it this year. Produces better
when only one or two grains are
planted in a hill. Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 20c,
qt. 50c, postpaid. By freight, 1/2 pk.
85c, pk $1.50.
[image to right of text: ears of shucked corn]
[caption] EARS OF PHARAOH'S DREAM.
CHAMPION EARLY.--Without
doubt the earliest large corn
ever introduced, maturing only
a few days later than the small
eared sorts and producing large
12-rowed ears 8 to 10 in. long.
Pure whlte [white] kernels with medium
white cob, very sweet and
tender, usually producing two
ears to the stalk. This variety
is unsurpassed for market gardening
as well as family garden
owing to its large size and fine
appearance. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c,
qt. 35c. By express, 1/2 pk. 65c,
pk. $1.20.
[image to right of text: basket of unshucked corn cobs]
[caption] CHAMPION EARLY.
[right column, below ears of Pharaoh's Dream illustration]
PEEP O' DAY.--Of Minnesota
origin, 5 to 7 days earlier than
other kinds. Ears 5 inches long,
perfect form, and well filled. The
corn is tender and sweet. On our
place it matured with Early Sunrise
and is similar to it ln [in] many
respects. You will make no mistake
in planting some of it for first
early. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.
By express 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.
EXTRA EARLY CORY.--(White
Cob)--This was for years the most
popular variety with market gardeners
for first early market until
the introduction of Early Sunrise.
It is of dwarf growth and yields
well; ears of medium size. Pkt. 5c,
1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c. By express, 1/2
pk. 65c, pk. $1.20.
CROSBY'S EARLY.--For medium
early use and general crop this is
one of the most desirable varieties.
Ears are of medium size and the cooking qualities excellent.
A good cropper and profitable for family use and as a market
sort. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 30c. By express, 1/2 pk. 60c, pk. $1.
EARLY SUNRISE.--This splendid new variety which we introduced
originated with a market gardener in the western
part of this state and for eight years he has been selecting it
to an ideal size and the earliest maturing. In this way he
finally obtained this variety which is distinct from all others.
Ears about six inches long, well filled out at end, and husk
covering so completely and being so tight as to prevent working
of worms which are so bad in Cory. Grains fairly deep
and set in straight rows on small white cob: very uniform and
handsome. Quite productive and as good flavor as any corn
we ever tasted. Don't fail to try it. Market gardeners will
find Early Sunrise a most profitable and satisfactory variety.
Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c, postpaid. By freight, 1/2 pk. 75c,
pk. $1.50.
The Maine State Bulletin No. 27, states that the Early Sunrise
was as early as any variety in their long list and much
larger and better than Cory: in quality equal to most of the
later varieties and the most prolific of all. They say it is
worthy of special mention. Try it this year.
[image to left of text: plate of shucked corn cobs]
[caption] EARLY SUNRISE
[image - IOWA STANDARD]
IOWA STANDARD EARLY.--One of the earliest sorts that we know of,
producing ears about 6 to 7 inches long, of perfect form and of excellent
quality, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c.
EARLY MINNESOTA.--A standard early variety. The ears are of
good size and well flavored. Valuable for either private or market use.
Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 30c. By express, 1/2 pk. 60c, pk. $1.00
GOLDEN BANTAM.--This handsome new variety is one of the most delicious of
all and generally believed to be the richest in flavor. It is an extremely early sort,
of hardy, vigorous growht, so that it can be planted quite early. The stalks grow
only about four feet high, but bear two or three good ears five or six inches long
and of handsome golden yellow color. In flavor it is quite distinct from the white
sorts and some have called it sweet as honey. We advise every one to give it a
trial. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50.
[image to left of text: shucked cobs of corn, from side and ends. includes text GOLDEN BANTAM SWEET CORN]
OUR SEED SWEET CORN IS CAREFULLY BRED AND SELECTED,
YOU GET THE BEST IF YOU BUY OF US.
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