Boston White, for Parching
Also used only for parching; ears longer than the preceding, nearly the same size; kernels round and white; a good bearer, and thought by some to be the best in use.
Also used only for parching; ears longer than the preceding, nearly the same size; kernels round and white; a good bearer, and thought by some to be the best in use.
Compton's Early
Stalks about ten feet high; ears bright yellow, ten to twelve inches long, often two on a stalk. It has matured in seventy six days from planting and yielded one hundred and eighty-one bushels shelled corn per acre. A case of ears was placed on exhibition at the Centennial, and a field was entered for the premiums offered by Mr. Conrad Wilson, of New York, and two prizes awarded it.
Stalks about ten feet high; ears bright yellow, ten to twelve inches long, often two on a stalk. It has matured in seventy six days from planting and yielded one hundred and eighty-one bushels shelled corn per acre. A case of ears was placed on exhibition at the Centennial, and a field was entered for the premiums offered by Mr. Conrad Wilson, of New York, and two prizes awarded it.
Crosby's Extra Early
A most excellent variety, and remarkably early. Ears of large size, medium length, sweet, rich and delicate.
A most excellent variety, and remarkably early. Ears of large size, medium length, sweet, rich and delicate.
Early Adams or Burlington
An excellent, early field variety, and often used for table. Ears about eight inches long, twelve or fourteen rows; kernels white, rounded, somewhat deeper than broad, and indented at the outer end, which is whiter and less transparent than the inner.
An excellent, early field variety, and often used for table. Ears about eight inches long, twelve or fourteen rows; kernels white, rounded, somewhat deeper than broad, and indented at the outer end, which is whiter and less transparent than the inner.
Early Boynton Sweet, or Sugar
We firmly believe this is the earliest variety of sweet corn in existence. On our own seed farms this season, it produced roasting ears earlier than the Early Six Weeks variety. It is fit for table at least ten days before the Early Minnesota. The ears are small, rather pointed, and when mature, the kernels are much shriveled. It is of course intended only for first early, and a week's time makes a great deal of difference in the profits of a market gardener.
We firmly believe this is the earliest variety of sweet corn in existence. On our own seed farms this season, it produced roasting ears earlier than the Early Six Weeks variety. It is fit for table at least ten days before the Early Minnesota. The ears are small, rather pointed, and when mature, the kernels are much shriveled. It is of course intended only for first early, and a week's time makes a great deal of difference in the profits of a market gardener.
Early Canada
A very early yellow variety, much grown in Canada. Requires less time to mature than most kinds, and on that account is good for localities where the seasons are short. Is frequently used when first planting has failed.
A very early yellow variety, much grown in Canada. Requires less time to mature than most kinds, and on that account is good for localities where the seasons are short. Is frequently used when first planting has failed.
Early Minnesota Sweet, or Sugar
This is among the earliest of the sugar varieties, and is much esteemed, not only because it matures so early, but for its excellent qualities as well. Ears rather small, long and pointed.
This is among the earliest of the sugar varieties, and is much esteemed, not only because it matures so early, but for its excellent qualities as well. Ears rather small, long and pointed.
Early Red Naragansett
We think this the best red variety of sugar corn grown. It is remarkably early, following the Minnesota; the kernels are much shriveled, and exceedingly sweet and tender. A good early market variety. Many think the flavor of the red sugar corn is superior to the white.
We think this the best red variety of sugar corn grown. It is remarkably early, following the Minnesota; the kernels are much shriveled, and exceedingly sweet and tender. A good early market variety. Many think the flavor of the red sugar corn is superior to the white.
Early Six Weeks
Produces corn for the table in six weeks from planting, and matures in two months. It originated in Montana, and will easily mature in our coldest climates. Ears small, handsome, well filled out; kernels white, hard and brittle; uniformly eight-rowed. It does not possess the saccharine matter of the sugar corn, but on account of its earliness, is greatly esteemed.
Produces corn for the table in six weeks from planting, and matures in two months. It originated in Montana, and will easily mature in our coldest climates. Ears small, handsome, well filled out; kernels white, hard and brittle; uniformly eight-rowed. It does not possess the saccharine matter of the sugar corn, but on account of its earliness, is greatly esteemed.
Early Sweet, or Sugar
This variety is used for garden purposes, and is early, very tender, and sugary; ears good size, and comes into use quite early. An excellent table variety.
This variety is used for garden purposes, and is early, very tender, and sugary; ears good size, and comes into use quite early. An excellent table variety.
Early White Flint
An excellent, productive variety; ears good size, pearly white, and of beautiful appearance. Much used for making hominy.
An excellent, productive variety; ears good size, pearly white, and of beautiful appearance. Much used for making hominy.
Egyptian Sweet
A variety of late introduction, noted for its productiveness, the large size of its ears, and for its sweetness and tenderness. It is peculiarly adapted for canning purposes, and the superiority of the canned green corn of this variety has been noticeable, often bringing a half more per can than other sorts. It is said that the stalks will average three ears each. Its season is about the same as the Evergreen.
A variety of late introduction, noted for its productiveness, the large size of its ears, and for its sweetness and tenderness. It is peculiarly adapted for canning purposes, and the superiority of the canned green corn of this variety has been noticeable, often bringing a half more per can than other sorts. It is said that the stalks will average three ears each. Its season is about the same as the Evergreen.
Excelsior Sweet
The three desirable qualities combined in this variety are earliness, sweetness, and duration. It follows the Early Minnesota, remains in a fresh state and suitable for boiling nearly as long as the Evergreen, and is by far the sweetest variety we have ever grown. After once tasting of this, it will be difficult to induce a person to use any other. Ears large, thick; ten to twelve rows to the ear; kernels long, much shriveled and indented when dry.
The three desirable qualities combined in this variety are earliness, sweetness, and duration. It follows the Early Minnesota, remains in a fresh state and suitable for boiling nearly as long as the Evergreen, and is by far the sweetest variety we have ever grown. After once tasting of this, it will be difficult to induce a person to use any other. Ears large, thick; ten to twelve rows to the ear; kernels long, much shriveled and indented when dry.
Improved King Phillip
An exceedingly early variety for field crop, and often used green for boiling. It will afford green corn in sixty days, and mature in three months from planting. Ears ten to twelve inches long, uniformly eight-rowed; kernels dark copper-red, rather large, stalk six feet in height, producing one or two ears.
An exceedingly early variety for field crop, and often used green for boiling. It will afford green corn in sixty days, and mature in three months from planting. Ears ten to twelve inches long, uniformly eight-rowed; kernels dark copper-red, rather large, stalk six feet in height, producing one or two ears.
Lackawaxen
A new variety of field corn. It is a white flint, eight-rowed variety, with grains very large and deep; cob small. Ears average over a foot in length, and in some cases reach sixteen inches. Usually two ears to a stalk. Height of stalk about eight feet. It completes its growth in ninety-five days, and has yielded one hundred and forty-seven bushels shelled corn per acre. The following is from the Historical Register of the Paris Exposition, 1878, “The new field corn named Lackawaxen was awarded a special prize gold medal for being the largest variety, both in length of ear and size of grain, of any variety exhibited by any nation. Under our own growing this season, it has not justified the above commendations.
A new variety of field corn. It is a white flint, eight-rowed variety, with grains very large and deep; cob small. Ears average over a foot in length, and in some cases reach sixteen inches. Usually two ears to a stalk. Height of stalk about eight feet. It completes its growth in ninety-five days, and has yielded one hundred and forty-seven bushels shelled corn per acre. The following is from the Historical Register of the Paris Exposition, 1878, “The new field corn named Lackawaxen was awarded a special prize gold medal for being the largest variety, both in length of ear and size of grain, of any variety exhibited by any nation. Under our own growing this season, it has not justified the above commendations.
Large Yellow, Eight-Rowed
A good kind for general cultivation. Ears large, bright yellow, and well filled out; quite early, and very productive.
A good kind for general cultivation. Ears large, bright yellow, and well filled out; quite early, and very productive.
Large, Red-Blazed, Eight-Rowed
An excellent variety for field culture, and thought by some to be earlier than the preceding. Ears large, well filled out at top and end; color yellow, striped with red. A very desirable variety.
An excellent variety for field culture, and thought by some to be earlier than the preceding. Ears large, well filled out at top and end; color yellow, striped with red. A very desirable variety.
Mammoth Sweet
This variety produces the largest ears of any sort with which we are acquainted, a single ear sometimes weighing two or three pounds. The quality is excellent – sweet, tender, and delicious. For family use, it cannot be excelled.
This variety produces the largest ears of any sort with which we are acquainted, a single ear sometimes weighing two or three pounds. The quality is excellent – sweet, tender, and delicious. For family use, it cannot be excelled.
Moore's Early Concord Sweet
Large, full ears, coming into use after Russell's Prolific. The quality is unexceptionable, and it is valuable as an intermediate variety.
Large, full ears, coming into use after Russell's Prolific. The quality is unexceptionable, and it is valuable as an intermediate variety.
Rice, for Parching
A very handsome variety, ears short; kernels long, pointed, and resemble rice; color white, very prolific; used entirely for parching, for which purpose it has no superior.
A very handsome variety, ears short; kernels long, pointed, and resemble rice; color white, very prolific; used entirely for parching, for which purpose it has no superior.
Russell's Early Prolific Sugar
Comes into use a few days after the preceding. Is of excellent quality, very productive, and one of the best for family use.
Comes into use a few days after the preceding. Is of excellent quality, very productive, and one of the best for family use.
Stowell's Evergreen Sweet
This variety is intermediate in its season and if planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in a fresh condition, and suitable for boiling.
This variety is intermediate in its season and if planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in a fresh condition, and suitable for boiling.
Tuscarora
A very large variety, eight-rowed; cob red; remains a long time in a boiling state; not recommended for a field crop in the North.
A very large variety, eight-rowed; cob red; remains a long time in a boiling state; not recommended for a field crop in the North.