FOR BETTER HEALTH MORE HYBRID SWEET CORN. Shumway’s Sensational Supersweet Series
As the name implies, these varieties are especially sweet. These are all hybrids containing the sh2 endosperm gene which has been around since 1956 and has created a sweet corn revolution. The conversion of sugar to starch is considerably slower both on the stalk and after picking. Since the seeds are shriveled, there are substantially more seeds per pound. These varieties REQUIRE ISOLATION by at least 250 ft. in each direc- tion. Cross-pollination will seriously affect the eating quality. For good germination, plant the seeds after the soil has reached 80°F.
03921 ILLINICHIEF XTRA SWEET. Twice as sweet as the other hybrids at harvest. Four times sweeter a few days after pick- ing. Large 8 in. ears have 14 to 16 rows of rich, golden yellow kernels. Vigorous habit. Actually has 45% sugar content at harvest and maintains 40% sugar content two days after harvest. No rush to freeze it. Excellent fresh, frozen or canned. Be certain soil is warm before planting. Isolate from other corns of the same maturity to prevent cross-pollination. 85 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $11.50; (P) 1 lb. $19.95; (P) 4 lb. $67.95.
03970 SUPER SWEET JUBILEE. Golden Jubilee (page 20) has long been king of the standard yellow corns. Now a newer version has arrived, an sh2 Supersweet hybrid that has many of the same characteris- tics – big strong plants, huge ears, deep narrow kernels, great taste. This one actually grows 7 to 9 ft. tall bearing 8-1/2 to 9 in. ears with 16-18 rows of sugar-sweet, tender, crispy kernels that melt in your mouth. 87 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.25; (N) 1/2 lb. $14.95; (P) 1 lb. $26.95; (P) 4 lb. $93.95.
03950 NORTHERN XTRA SWEET. An improved variety of the extra sweet type, earlier and more tolerant to cool weather. 8 to 9 in. ears are uniform and have better husk protection for the 14 rows of tender kernels. In our most recent corn trials, Northern Extra Sweet was rated the most flavorful of the early yellow corns. Excellent fresh, frozen and canned. Needs isolation. 63 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.25; (N) 1/2 lb. $14.95; (P) 1 lb. $26.95; (P) 4 lb. $93.95.
03870 SILVER QUEEN. Our most popular white corn. Probably the best of all eating varieties. Ears are 8-1/2 in. long, with 14 to 16 rows of snow-white, sugary sweet, extremely tender kernels. High yields on 8 ft. stalks. Holds well on the stalk. Disease resistant. Be certain soil is warm before planting. Full season. 85 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.35; 2 pkts. $3.95; (N) 1/2 lb. $9.50; (P) 1 lb. $16.50; (P) 4 lb. $54.95.
03912 FLORIDA STAY SWEET. Same sweetness as our Illinichief, but even better insect resistance. The ear has long flag leaves, tightly securing the tip from damaging insects. Matures in 87 to 89 days, slightly later than Il- linichief. All other outstanding qualities of Illin- ichief. Needs isolation. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.15; 2 pkts. $5.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $13.95; (P) 1 lb. $24.95; (P) 4 lb. $87.95.
03861 HOW SWEET IT IS. Our only “white” super sweet hybrid. Same sweetness and long shelf life of Illinichief, but in a “white” variety. Very large 8-1/2 in. ears have 18 rows of sweet, snow-white kernels. Plants grow to 7 ft. No rush to freeze, as it holds its sweetness up to 2 weeks. Needs isolation. 87 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.15; 2 pkts. $5.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $13.95; (P) 1 lb. $24.95; (P) 4 lb. $87.95.
03820 RADIANCE. This wonderful bicolor development replaces Honey 'N Pearl. Why? Several reasons, but we'll highlight two of them. First, it has more vigor, and is easier to get a good stand, especially when growing conditions are not perfect. Second, it matures at least 3 days earlier.
filled with crisp, juicy, sugar-sweet yellow and white kernels that are extra tender and delicious. The marvelous flavor holds well in the garden as well as in the refrigerator after harvest. Tolerant to Rust, Stewart's Wilt and Northern Corn Leaf Blight. Once you try this, our bet is that you will plant it every year thereafter. 75 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.25; (N) 1/2 lb. $15.95; (P) 1 lb. $27.95; (P) 4 lb. $99.95.
Our Finest Hybrid White Types
03858 FROSTY. Replaces Platinum Lady. Frosty beat Silver Queen in our Idaho Trials, and is a full week earlier. Ears are 8 in. long with 16 rows of pearly-white kernels. Plants are single-stalked, 6 ft. tall, and perhaps the most attractive of all sweet corns. A “must have” in areas where white hybrids are grown. Ears are cylindrical, well filled, with good row- ing and husk protection. Excellent for home garden, roadside stand and fresh market. 78 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.45; 2 pkts. $4.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $9.75; (P) 1 lb. $16.95; (P) 4 lb. $57.95.
Great Hybrid Bicolor Corns
03832 XTRA-TENDER 277A. A breakthrough revolutionary corn that combines the best qualities of sugary enhanced (EH) and shrunk- en sh2 supersweets. The result is im- proved tenderness and sweeter, more succulent kernels combined with good cold soil growing vigor. 7-1/2 in. ears are thick and heavy with 18-20 rows of deep yellow and white kernels that hold their quality many days after har- vest. This eats like a dream! 77 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.75; 2 pkts. $6.50; (N) 1/2 lb. $19.95; (P) 1 lb. $36.95; (P) 4 lb. $135.95.
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03805 BUTTER & SUGAR. The new standard of excellence in bicol- or sweet corn for flavor, tenderness and sweetness. Almost two weeks earlier than the Bi-Queen it replaces. Sturdy, vigorous stalks, 5 to 6 ft. tall, bear 7 to 8 in. ears filled with tender white and gold kernels. Ideal for can- ning, freezing or used fresh. 73 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.85; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.95; (P) 1 lb. $15.95; (P) 4 lb. $52.95.
RIGID OWL SCARECROW. Stop Bird & Pest Problems the Professional Way. This amaz- ing life-like Owl terrifies birds, rabbits, squirrels and other pests which vandalize your garden. Also protects decks, roofs, eaves – wher- ever pests pose problems. 1-1/2 ft. tall, handpainted, and constructed of heavy-duty molded plastic, the GREAT HORNED OWL provides decorative charm as well as maxi- mum protection and will last for years. $18.95.
Radiance produces beautiful 8 in. ears
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03945 NK 199. This huge old roasting ear hybrid sweet corn is being brought back. De- veloped in the 1950’s as a processing corn for companies like Green Giant, NK 199 outyielded everything. Soon it was discovered by roadside stand growers, and became the favorite of thou- sands of their customers. People loved its big bar- rel shaped 8 in. ears and 18-20 rows of sweet, deep, bright gold kernels. We thought you’d like to discover what a real old-fashioned corn tastes like. 84 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.10; 2 pkts. $3.75; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $13.95; (P) 4 lb. $45.95.
03924 HONEY SELECT. 2001 All-America Selections Winner. A supersweet type that germi- nates with more vigor and is easier to grow. A Tri- pleSweet™ type whose kernels are 75% sugary en- hanced (se) and 25% supersweet (sh2). Produces 8 in. ears that can be harvested over a longer time than similar varieties, yet remain tender and delicious. Isolate from other supersweets. 82 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.40; (N) 1/2 lb. $11.50; (P) 1 lb. $19.95; (P) 4 lb. $67.95.
Triplesweet™
03827 SERENDIPITY. Triplesweet™ variety with high quality, tender and fla- vorful. Bicolor ears average 8 in. in length and are well filled with 16 to 18 rows of sug- ary enhanced kernels, and 25% supersweet kernels for added sweetness and better shelf life. 82 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.40; (N) 1/2 lb. $11.50; (P) 1 lb. $19.95; (P) 4 lb. $67.95.
Fully Sugary Enhanced Family
Shumway’s is proud to introduce to American home gardeners the first complete family of “Fully Sugary-Enhanced (se+)” Sweet Corn varieties, combining a remarkably tender kernel with unbe- lievably sweet flavor that lasts up to 14 days after harvest.
Our se+ family, bred for us by Crookham Company of Idaho, is a second-generation hybrid cross between two varieties in our EH Series. The resulting se+ hybrid corn combines and improves on the best qualities of each:
• Much increased tenderness. Far more tender than any of our EH Series. • Improved sweetness. Sweetness equal to, or slightly more than, any other member of the EH Series. • Slow conversion of sugar to starch. Delayed conversion means you can pick your corn today, then wait up to two weeks before preparing it without any appreciable loss of its classic sweet flavor! • Does not require isolation. Unlike our Supersweet Series, our se+ Series does not require isolation.
Only Shumway’s offers a complete family of Fully Sugary Enhanced (se+) sweet corns. Try all three this spring for a delicious experience in sweet corn eating!
03905 BODACIOUS. The original member of the se+ family, Bo- dacious offers exceptionally sweet, tender, golden yellow kernels with unsurpassed sweet flavor. Ears are 8 in. long, with 16 rows of succulent, sweet kernels. Plant grows 87 in. tall. Yellow type. Matures in only 75 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.55; 2 pkts. $4.25; (N) 1/2 lb. $9.95; (P) 1 lb. $17.95; (P) 4 lb. $61.95.
03850 ARGENT. White counterpart to Bodacious above, replacing Pristine, which matches Bodacious’ remarkable eating quality with high tolerance to wilt. Ears are 8 in. long, with 16 rows of glistening white, tender kernels. Plant grows 72 in. tall. Matures in 86 days, a bit later than Bodacious. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.55; 2 pkts. $4.25; (N) 1/2 lb. $9.95; (P) 1 lb. $17.95; (P) 4 lb. $61.95.
03802 AMBROSIA. The bicolor counterpart to Bodacious above, Ambrosia performs equally well in the home garden, for roadside stand or fresh market, or for shipping. Ears are 8 in. long, with 16 rows of attractive, bicolored kernels. Plant grows 78 in. tall. Matures in 75 days, same as Bodacious. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.65; 2 pkts. $4.30; (N) 1/2 lb. $10.95; (P) 1 lb. $18.95; (P) 4 lb. $63.95.
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