Alta Dent
As early as the early strains of Minnesota 13, bred in western South Dakota and consequently especially adapted to drier conditions and higher altitude. A handsome and valuable pure yellow dent. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu. $2.00.
Assiniboine Flint Corn
From the Canadian Indians-Earliest Type of Corn Grown. It is one of the very earliest and hardiest types of Corn in the world. Ripens 10 days before the Gehu and Dakota, so has an especially useful place in hogging off. Yields only 15 to 20 bushels if checked in, but if drilled at the rate of 25 lbs. Per acre will yield as high as 40 or 50 bushels per acre. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., 60c; ½ bu.,m $1.25; bu., $2.20.
Burleigh County Mixed or Dakota Squaw Corn
Hardy-Early-Heavy Yielding. This is a mixed form of the early flint and is the first variety listed by us after our business was started. It has retained its popularity through all the years since on account of its extreme earliness, and its unusual hardiness and heavy yield. It is very resistant to both drought and frost and fully as heavy a yielder as any variety of early flint. It is a flint Corn of mixed colors, yellow, white, blue and red predominating, ears long and slender, mostly eight-rowed. This Corn shells out heavier than any other variety. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., 60c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Dakota White Flint
The first variety produced by Oscar H. Will in the early eighties. A pure, pearly white flint, 8 to 12 rowed, long slender ears with small cob and a great deal of grain. Many ears to the hill, and yields of 50 bu. per acre have been reported. Stalks are leafy and bushy, a wonderful variety to feed off in the field. Height from 3 & ½ to 5 & ½ ft. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
E-4 Minn. 13 Hybrid
Another Minnesota hybrid in the 95 day class. A trifle later but a heavier yielder in trials than the E-2, which may be planted somewhat further north. Has all the good hybrid qualities but, like the E-2, should be planted only in good location. Grade-medium flat. 10 lbs., $1.50; ½ bu., $3.50; bu., $6.75, F.O.B. here.
Early Strains-Minnesota 13
If, as some maintain, our seasons are growing longer, Minnesota 13 is on its way to be our leading corn variety. The very early Haney and Boyd strains which we handle will ripen over nearly all the state in a good year. The Haney strain originated in the Red River Valley, the Boyd near Bismarck. The variety lacks in drouth resistance but seems to be rust resistant to a degree. Either strain, postpaid, lb., 30c. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., 60c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Mandan White Flour Corn
North Dakota Grown for 200 Years-Requires No Grinding-Wonderful for Hogging Off. Government tests have demonstrated that the flour Corns are actually even higher in feed value than the dents and are much more easily ground up and digested by stock than any other type of Corn. This is as early as the early flints, a very heavy yielder. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here; 10 lbs., 60c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Mandan-Navajo Yellow Flour Corn
Yellow Flour Corn. This is another hybrid similar to the Pride of the Plains, except that it is yellow instead of white, and therefore somewhat more attractive than the white. Drought resistant, leafy, large ears. Parents are Mandan Yellow Flour corn and yellow flour corn from the Navajo tribe of Arizona. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here; 10 lbs., 60c; ½ bu., $1.10; bu., $2.00.
Mercer Flint
A fine silage variety with stalks 6 to 8 ft. high, leafy, with slender stalks, ears long and slim, several to a hill, color orange yellow. A second early sort that does not always mature in short seasons. Fine to feed in the bundle as well as for silage. We have an extra good acclimated strain. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., 60c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Minhybrid 402
This is one of the hybrids from the Minnesota State Experiment Sta. which has been among the best of the hybrids in N. D. trials. Postpaid, lb., 50c. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., $1.50; ½ bu., $3.25; bu., $6.50.
N.D.A.C. Dakota Flint Hybrid
Produced under the outstanding corn specialist, Dr. P. J. Olson. This hybrid has greater height and heavier ears and is still as early as the parent stock. Grade-medium round. Lb., 40c, postpaid. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., $1.25; ½ bu., $3.25; bu., $6.00.
Payne's White Dent
An early corn which has done very well at the Great Plains Experiment Station at Mandan. A trifle larger ears than Pioneer. Lb., 40c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Pioneer White Dent
The earliest and hardiest White Dent in cultivation. Also the most drouth resistant dent that can be grown. Easy to pick, even in maturing. We had in 1937 an interesting letter from Mr. B. F Schuster who sent us our original breeding stock 33 years ago. Ears average 6 to 8 inches long, nearly cylindrical, 14 to 16 rows, white with occasional pink shading. Stalks 5 to 7 ft., ears 2 ft. up. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 70c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Pride Of The Plains
White Flour Corn. The New Drought Resistant, Leafy, Heavy Yielding Hybrid. A medium early flour corn, with exceptional drought resistant qualities, and wonderful silage and feed possibilities on account of the length and number of its leaves, a quality peculiar to the desert corn of the Southwest which is one of its parents. The ears are large and of excellent feeding quality. For drought resistance it should be planted unusually deep. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., 60c; ½ bu., $1.10; bu., $2.00.
Rainbow Flint
Drouth Resistant-A Tremendous Yielder. We have two strains. The Great Plains Strain was developed at the U. S. Great Plains Field station at Mandan, is earlier and better adapted to Great Plains conditions. The South Dakota Strain is somewhat taller and later. Rainbow is probably the safest and best silage and feed corn for our section, and the heaviest producer. S. D. Strain. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00. Great Plains Strain. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Rustler White Dent
This especially adapted strain for central and western North Dakota has been bred by Mr. D. C. Crimmins of Hazelton, N. D. He is a corn breeder of note, winner of many premiums at the State Corn Show, and in this strain of Rustler has given us a very valuable corn. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Shota Flint
A cross between Dakota and a taller, later flint from New York. Ears mostly 8-rowed, longer than Dakota, higher on the stalk which is also a foot taller. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Square Deal Yellow Dent
An Oscar H. Will introduction some thirty-three years ago, Square Deal is still the earliest of all yellow dents. The ears are short and solid, the kernels are very deep and the shelling proportion is very high. Prefers rather moist soils. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.10; bu., $2.00.
Will's Falconer Hybrid
(Certified) Grown from four of our own inbreds selected some nine years ago. Has shown less smut, sturdier stalks and heavier yields in our trials. Grades large flat, medium flat. Lb., 50c, postpaid. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., $1.50; ½ bu., $4.00; bu., $7.50. Medium round grade 50c less.
Will's Gehu Yellow Flint
The best known of our native early flints; might well be called the universal Corn. We have shipped it to every continent and have had fine reports from it in Scandinavia, Russia, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and South America. It has been carefully bred by us for nearly fifty years and shows the effect of this breeding. Its feeding qualities are the highest of any variety of Corn, it is leafy and produces a tremendous amount of excellent fodder, since there is not heavy stalk, and every part of the plant is utilized. It is drought, frost and hail resistant to a wonderful extent in addition to its great earliness. In good soil and under favorable conditions it may be cut with a Corn binder. Gehu is of a lemon-yellow color, ears mostly twelve-rowed, 7 to 10 inches in length. Stalks 4 to 6 feet. Ears 10 to 15 inches from the ground. Hog raisers declare that hogs will fatten on Gehu at least a third faster than on any other Corn variety. This is said to be especially notable in hogging off when the hogs do not have access to alfalfa or sweet clover. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. here, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.
Will's Northwestern Dent Hybrid
This corn is a combination of four inbreds, three of our own selected 12 or more years ago and one originating in Minnesota. It may also show a slight amount of yellow from outside pollen. Has shown some apparent smut resistance, is vigorous, early and high yielding. Grades-large flat, medium flat. Postpaid, lb., 40c. F. O. B. here: 10 lbs., $1.00; 1.2 bu., $2.50; bu., $4.50; medium round grade 50c less.
Will's Original Northwestern Dent
The original Northwestern Dent Corn, a history of which is given in Bulletin No. 107 of the Montana Experiment Station, was introduced by Oscar H. Will in 1896, and almost immediately attained great popularity over the whole Northwest. So much so in fact that corn of every type, color and description has since been sold under the name which we gave to this early red dent. Bloody Butcher and Calico from South Dakota and Nebraska have disappointed many a farmer who had bought them as Northwestern Dent, and found them too tall and too late to be of any value. The only safe plan therefore is to buy Will's Original Northwestern Dent from Oscar H. Will & Co. It is extremely hardy and will produce a crop when all other dents fail, owing to its frost and drought resistance. It ripens in 80 to 90 days. Lb., 30c, postpaid. F. O. B. Bismarck, 10 lbs., 50c; ½ bu., $1.20; bu., $2.00.