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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 Halloween and Thanks- giving. Easy-to-grow. Sells well at roadside markets. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.15; 3+ $1.95 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.75; (P) 1 lb. $12.50; (P) 4 lb. $39.95.
01766 GLASS GEM. A stunning orna- mental
in a wide range of translucent, multi-col- ored shades. Sturdy plants grow 6 to 8 ft. tall and produce an abundance of 7 to 8 in. long ears. The kernels can be popped or ground into flour. Ears can be used to make gor- geous fall decorations. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $4.25; 3+ $3.95 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $16.95.
amazingly beautiful kernels
03914 GOLDEN BANTAM. The old reli- able yellow sweet corn. A favorite for over 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 grow any other. 75 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.15 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.50; 2+ $11.25 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $77.95.
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03851 BLACK AZTEC. Very old Indian sweet corn with a distinctively sweet delicious flavor, which many believe no other corn can equal. Slender ears have eight rows, are 8 in. long, with very tender, purple- white kernels when table ready. Can be used to make flour. Dries to a gray-black on a 5 ft. stalk. 85-90 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.15; 3+ $2.85 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $12.95.
03876 STOWELL’S EVER- GREEN. Reintroduced from 1952, and still one of the best for canning and table. A stan- dard late variety widely grown by market gardeners. Ears, 8 in. long, produce kernels that are very deep, white, tender and
SWEET CORN - Ornamental & Open-Pollinated Types. with
01774 DOUBLE RED. Brilliantly colored 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.) $4.25; 3+ $3.95 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $22.95; (P) 1 lb. $37.95.
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03949 PENCIL COB. Hearty, yellow shoepeg-type, unequalled as a roasting ear. Good for freezing, too. Light yellow shoepeg kernels are set tightly on small red cobs. Nice and sweet in the milk stage. Tall sturdy plants produce compact cobs that take up less stor- age space in the freezer. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.25; 3+ $2.00 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.25; 2+ $11.05 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $74.95.
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) $2.25; 3+ $2.00 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.25; 2+ $11.05 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $74.95.
03854 COUNTRY GENTLE-
sweet flavored. Remains in table condition longer than most. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (150 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.15 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.50; 2+ $11.25 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $77.95.
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POPCORN – America’s Finest. Culture.
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.
01764 CALICO. A hard to find gour- met popcorn in a wide range of colors. Produces 5 to 8 in. ears – larger than min- iature 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.) $2.75; 3+ $2.55 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.50; (P) 1 lb. $29.95.
TYPE. Purdue 410. Largest of our pop- corns. 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.) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $5.75; (P) 1 lb. $12.50; (P) 2 lb. $19.95.
01779 GIANT YELLOW HYBRID 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 productive – 3 to 6 ears per stalk. 110 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.15; 3+ $1.95 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.75; (P) 1 lb. $9.25; (P) 2 lb. $15.95.
01788 SNOW PUFF WHITE HY- BRID. 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 flavor. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.55; 3+ $2.25 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $6.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.95; (P) 2 lb. $24.95.
is not your regular, everyday run of the mill sorghum. A unique variety of sorghum that can be popped like popcorn. 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.) $3.45; 3+ $3.25 each; (M) 1/4 lb. $13.95; (P) 1 lb. $42.95.
01789 WHITE POPPING SORGHUM. Hey, this
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) $2.25; 3+ $2.00 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $12.25; 2+ $11.05 each; (AC) 10,000 seeds $74.95.
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away birds and small pests with this real- istic replica
PROWLER OWL. Scare
have a 4 ft. wingspan, with accurate markings, that move and flap in the wind realistically. The 6 in. head is made of hard plastic resin; body and wings are made of extra-durable, waterproof, non-woven fabric that’s supported by flexible cables and riveted plastic struts. Perfect for yards, gardens, farm fields, orchards, vineyards and more. Protects buildings and equipment from corrosive bird droppings. Effective where visible for up to 6,000 sq. ft. To mount, simply place neck opening on a 1/2 in. diameter pole (not in- cluded). Measures 23 in. from head to tail. $49.95 each.
52114 RIGID OWL. Stop bird and pest problems the professional way. This amazing life-like owl terrifies birds, rabbits, squirrels and other pests which vandalize your garden. Also protects decks, roofs, eaves – wherever pests pose problems. Hand-painted, 16 in. tall and con- structed of heavy-duty molded plastic, this great horned owl provides decorative charm as well as maximum pro- tection and will last for years. $18.95 each.
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54048 LITTLE STRIPPER POPCORN SHELLER. If you grow your own popcorn, you'll find this to be the handiest device since the invention of the wheel. Durable light-weight cast aluminum tool shells every kernel off the cob with a twisting motion. $6.95 each.
83033 CORN KERNEL KUTTER. One stroke strips kernels clean from an entire ear of corn. Stainless steel cutting circle fits any size cob. Sharp, saw-toothed cutting edge cuts kernels cleanly without crushing. $5.95 each; 2 for $9.95.
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CREAMER. Especially good for preparing cream-style corn. For creamed corn, it cuts, shreds and scrapes kernels quickly with little ef- fort, leaving tough husks on the cob. Cuts evenly, without spatter, on any size ear. Stainless steel. Converts for whole kernels. $18.95 each; 2 for $32.95.
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