. A descriptive catalog of vegetables. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Herbs Catalogs. BREEDERS AND GROWERS 33 Height Length Days from of stalk of ear planting to feet inches eating stage Adams, Large Early 6y2 7 to 8 90 A hardy variety, resembling Extra Early Adams but larger and later. 12 to 14 rowed; kernels white, fairly sweet and tender at roasting stage. TRUCKERS' FAVORITE 6 to 7 7 to 9 85 to 90 Extensively used in the South for roasting ears; also for shipping; ears 12 to 16 rowed. Kernels white, fairly tender, and moderately
. A descriptive catalog of vegetables. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Herbs Catalogs. BREEDERS AND GROWERS 33 Height Length Days from of stalk of ear planting to feet inches eating stage Adams, Large Early 6y2 7 to 8 90 A hardy variety, resembling Extra Early Adams but larger and later. 12 to 14 rowed; kernels white, fairly sweet and tender at roasting stage. TRUCKERS' FAVORITE 6 to 7 7 to 9 85 to 90 Extensively used in the South for roasting ears; also for shipping; ears 12 to 16 rowed. Kernels white, fairly tender, and moderately HYBRIDS AND TOP-CROSSES White Varieties COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID, 19x9 8^ to 9 8 93 Our introduction developed from crossing inbred lines Asgrow 19 x Asgrow 9. Particularly desirable for canners. Stalks sturdy, upright with ears 3^2 to 4 feet from ground. Ears long, cylindrical, well filled at tip. Kernels very fine and deep, tender and of excellent quality. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID, 19x24 8 to 9 7y2 to 8 93 Another Country Gentleman Hybrid of our breeding has a somewhat thicker ear and larger kernel type than Hybrid 19 x 9. Well adapted for canners and gardeners in areas of heavy, rich, soil in the Eastern States. Stalks erect with good foliage and strongly prolific. Ears medium long, slightly tapered, well filled at Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Associated Seed Growers, Inc; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. New Haven, Conn. : Associated Seed Growers, Inc.
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