GOOD VEGET
SWEET CORN - Ornamental & Open-Pollinated Types.
01794 RAINBOW INDIAN (Squaw). Highly decorative corn with kernels in shades of red, yellow, orange, blue and stripes. Ears make handsome door swags and decorations around Hal- loween and Thanksgiving. Easy- to-grow. Sells well at roadside markets. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 4 lb. $42.95.
03851 BLACK AZTEC. Very old Indian sweet corn with a distinctively sweet de- licious flavor, which many be- lieve no other corn can equal. Slender ears have eight rows, are 8 in. long, with very ten- der, purple-white kernels when table ready. Can be used to make flour. Dries to gray-black on 5 ft. stalks. 85-90 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.25; 3+ $3.15 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $14.95; 2+ $13.50 each.
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GREEN. Reintroduced from 1952, and still one of the best for canning and table. A standard late variety wide- ly grown by market gardeners. Ears, 8 in. long, produce kernels that are very deep, white, tender and sweet flavored. Remains in table condition longer than most. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.95; 2+ $11.50 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $78.95.
03876 STOWELL’S EVER-
01766 GLASS GEM. A stunning ornamen- tal with amazingly beautiful kernels in a wide range of translucent, multi-colored shades. Sturdy plants grow 6 to 8 ft. tall and pro- duce an abundance of 7 to 8 in. long ears. The kernels can be popped or ground into flour. Ears can be used to make gorgeous fall decorations. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $4.65; 3+ $4.45 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $17.50.
grow any other. 75 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.95; 2+ $11.50 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $78.95.
50 years. Ears are very uniform, 6 in. long, with 8 rows of tender, sweet, delicious kernels. Stalks grow 5 ft. tall, with light colored silks. Many customers wouldn’t
03914 GOLDEN BAN- TAM. The old reliable yellow sweet corn. A favorite for over
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POPCORN – America’s Finest.
Sow popcorn around the middle of May. Sow about 1/2 in. deep in hills of 3 to 4 seeds. Harvest in late Aug. or Sept. when the ears are about 5 in. long and the stalks and leaves are completely dry. Let dry for about a week in a dry, sheltered place. Then husk, strip and pop.
Culture.
01764 CALICO. A hard to find gourmet popcorn in a wide range of colors.
8 in. ears – larger than minia- ture popcorn ears. Kernel colors include yellow, brown, white, purple, red, blue and more. Use some ears for holiday decorating and gifts; shell off and pop the balance for low cal enjoyment. Very unusual. 105 days. (A) Pkt. (1/2 oz.) $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.95; (P) 1 lb. $31.95.
Produces 5 to
01774 DOUBLE RED. Brilliantly col- ored kernels in shades of red to purple, with deep red stalks and husks. A delicious early sweet corn that’s excellent fresh from the cob, but also good for drying and grinding to make traditional corn flour (dating back to its Hopi ancestry). High yields from short stalks. Bred by Alan Kapuler, PhD. of Peace Seeds. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $4.65; 3+ $4.25 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $23.95; (P) 1 lb. $39.95.
Painted Mountain See Page 3.
03919 HOWLING MOB. The finest, early mid-season corn ever brought to the table! Ears, up to 9 in. long, are closely set with a dozen or more rows of pearly white kernels – deliciously sweet, deep and juicy with thin, tender skins. Particularly favored for corn-on- the-cob because of its attractive appearance. 85 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.50; 2+ $11.25 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $77.95.
03854 COUNTRY GENTLE-
MAN. The old shoepeg variety with kernels irregularly spaced – not in rows. Slender 7 in. ears of extra-deep white kernels on 7 ft. stalks. Heavy producer. Excellent fresh or frozen, and makes an outstanding cream-style corn. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.50; 2+ $11.25 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $77.95.
KITCHEN HELPERS.
Features a clear, non-slip base with mea- sure marks in ounces, milliliters and cups, a yellow, 2-way grater and a 2 piece corn stripper. Nests for easy, compact stor- age. Top rack dishwasher safe. Measures 6” x 5” x 3-1/4”. $11.95 each; 2 or more for $10.95 each.
54010 CORN STRIPPER & GRATER. Easily strip corn or quickly grate cheese!
01779 GIANT YELLOW HYBRID TYPE. Purdue 410. Largest of our popcorns. Pops huge, tender kernels of a rich butter color. Almost hull- less. Ears are 7 to 8 in. on sturdy 6 ft. plants. 105 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.75; 3+ $2.55 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $6.50; (P) 1 lb. $14.95.
01788 SNOW PUFF WHITE HYBRID. Our mid-season white variety produces three or more ears per stalk. Completely hull-less. Tender, small kernels with no hard center. Grows 4 to 5 ft. tall. Unequalled fla- vor. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.75; 3+ $2.55 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $15.95; (P) 2 lb. $26.95.
01771 JAPANESE WHITE HULL-LESS. Our only white open-pollinated popcorn, with short ears almost as wide as they are long. Also called Australian Hull-less or Bumble Bee. Kernels are tender, pure white and hull-less. Very pro- ductive – 3 to 6 ears per stalk. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.95; (P) 1 lb. $10.50; (P) 2 lb. $17.95.
01789 WHITE POPPING SORGHUM. Hey, this is not your regular, everyday run of the mill sorghum. A unique variety of sorghum that can be popped like pop- corn. The white seeds are formed on a loose head at the top of the plant. If you’re into popcorn, you will want to try this. If you’re not, the dried seed heads can be used in floral bouquets. This is something different and that’s what makes gardening so much fun. 88 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.65; 3+ $3.45 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $14.95; (P) 1 lb. $44.95.
garden HELPER.
to-use. Efficiently plants up to 28 different vegetable seeds. A long-time favorite of large home gardeners and small scale commercial growers, this seeder opens soil, correctly spaces seed at proper depth, covers seed and marks the next row with precision. Saves seed and reduces thinning. V-shaped rib on the front wheel adjusts for proper planting depths. Rust and corrosion resistant. Nylon wheel bearings never need lubrication. Kick stand holds seeder upright when filling. In one continuous operation, seeder opens the soil, spaces and plants next row. 6 standard seed plates and instructions included. Seeder shown complete with Fertilizer Applicator (optional) attachment below.
53010 PRECISION GARDEN SEEDER, with 6 standard seed plates for peas, beans, corn, carrots, radishes and beets. Instructions included. $134.95 each.
53011 FERTILIZER APPLICATOR. Attachment for side-dressing. Fully adjustable to control application of all granulated fertilizers. $74.95 each.
KUTTER. One stroke strips kernels clean from an entire ear of corn. Stainless steel cut- ting circle fits any size cob. Sharp, saw-toothed cutting edge cuts kernels cleanly with- out crushing. $5.95 each; 2 for $9.95.
83033 CORN KERNEL
53014 FIVE OPTIONAL SEED PLATES. Makes it possible to plant virtually any vegetable or flower seed. Includes plates for cucum- bers, popcorn, lima beans and cole crops. $29.95 each.
53017 SEED PLATE STORAGE CASE. Carries up to 10 seed plates. Made of premium cotton canvas. $27.95 each.
Package of all items above - Seeder, Fertilizer Applicator, Optional Seed Plates and Storage Case. Separately $267.80. Just $249.95.
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