. A descriptive catalogue of vegetables for canning and quick freezing. BREEDERS AND GROWERS. 19 Height Length of stalk of ear feet inches Days COGENT HYBRID 19 x 24 (w) 8 8 94 A Country Gentleman hybrid variety of our breeding and exclu- sive production. Has a somewhat thicker ear and larger kernel type than Shoepeg Hybrid 19 x 9. Well adapted for areas of heavy, rich soil in the Eastern States. Stalk erect, with good foliage, and prolific. Ears V/8" diameter, long, slightly tapered, well filled at tips. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID (111.) 8 x 6 (w) 7 8 99 An extremely drought-resistant vari
. A descriptive catalogue of vegetables for canning and quick freezing. BREEDERS AND GROWERS. 19 Height Length of stalk of ear feet inches Days COGENT HYBRID 19 x 24 (w) 8 8 94 A Country Gentleman hybrid variety of our breeding and exclu- sive production. Has a somewhat thicker ear and larger kernel type than Shoepeg Hybrid 19 x 9. Well adapted for areas of heavy, rich soil in the Eastern States. Stalk erect, with good foliage, and prolific. Ears V/8" diameter, long, slightly tapered, well filled at tips. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID (111.) 8 x 6 (w) 7 8 99 An extremely drought-resistant variety originated by Prof. W. A. Huelsen of the University of Illinois. Ears diam- eter. Well adapted to the Midwest and especially for the needs of canners. Notable for its high percentage cut-off. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID (111.) 5 x 10 (w) iy2 iy2 98 Also originated by Prof. Huelsen and admirably adapted to Midwestern conditions. Ears 2" diameter. A prolific variety, giving high yields except in extreme drought when it is easily outclassed by Hybrid 8x6. â GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM (y) 6 8 85 Originally developed by Glenn M. Smith and introduced jointly by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Purdue University. Extremely uniform in plant and ear characteristics and in maturity. Highly resistant to Stewart's disease. Now the most extensively used hybrid. Widely adapted to canner's use and excellent for quick freezing. Stalk sturdy and upright. Ears 10-14 rowed, 134" diameter, cylindrical. Kernels rich in color, medium in width and Golden Cross Bantam: the most widely used yellow hybrid â Suitable for quick 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 Grower
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