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Title: 12th annual price list & catalogue of fresh and reliable garden, field and flower seeds : grown and sold on the seed farm of Samuel Wilson
Identifier: 12thannualpricel1888wils (find matches)
Year: 1888 (1880s)
Authors: Wilson, Samuel; Samuel Wilson (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Mechanicsville, P. A. : Samuel Wilson
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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WILSON'S SEED CATALOGtrE EOH 1888. 61 Tlie True Learning Corn. In 1880, Ave introduced to the farmers of the United States The L,eaming Corn, one of the earliest, most productive and popular varieties ot field corn that had ever been cultivated, and is now more generally grown for a main crop than any other kind. So great was the demand lor this valuable corn, when its good qualities had once become known that it was impossible to get pure seed TO supply the demands. Hence un- principled dealers oflered ditferent varie- ties uuder the name of Learning, Improved Leaming, etc. By this means the reputa- tion of The Leaming Corn was very much injured, as many planted what they supposed lo be Learning Corn, but which was some old or inferior variety, and either failed to germinate properly or to make a satisfacio-y crop. As we were the lirst to introduce this splendid early corn to the larmers of this comitry, we have felt a great interest in its success, and have taken especial pains to keep the seed pure and as near the original type as possible, and to designate it Irom other or mixed varieties we call it The True Learning Corn, which is our trade-mark or name for this variety, and we guarantee all seed bought of us to be the genuint--, and the true article and warranted lo grow and fulfil the descrip- tion and quahty given below. The True Learning Com grows to a medium height, not as tall as f-ome kinds. The stalks, which are strong, take a firm hold in the ground and very often bear 2 good ears each, as can be seen in the illus- tration The ears are from 9 to 12 inches in length, average from 16 to 20 rows of grain, and are noted for being uncommonly well filled out at the ends. The grains, wliicii are of a dark golden color, are unusnally deep, a very snuiU thin, rt-d I'ob, and the quality; when ground, makes the nicest and richest corn meal imaginable. But the greatest recommendation the True Leaming Corn has is its earline.ss in rii>eniMg and reliability of makina: a crop on thin soils. On rich and highly manured soils it has repeatedly made over 100 busl els shelled corn to the acre. For planting late or replanting, or for planting on groniid that is wanted for Fall seeding, it is the must valuable and profitable variety we know of or have ever tried, as it Avill under almost any circumstances mattire a crop in 90 dav s, and ripen up liard and solid ready to crib long before any of the dent varieties. 'J he stalks, which are abundantly supplied witli broad dark green leaves, makes the best fodder when dry. The corn is easy and pleasant to husk, and the ears being oi a rich dark golden color makes the hand- somest appearance of any corn we know of Of all the varieties of field corn we have ever tried. The True Leaming is ihe earliest, hardiest, surest and most profitable kind to plant. Our crop the past season was all that could be desired, being well grown, perfectly ripe and dry before frost; pure and first-class in everv respect. Bv mail, large pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 3 lbs, Sl.OO. By express or freight, 4 qts., 40 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; 3^ bush., 51.25; bush.. S2.00; 2 bush.. $3.50; 4 bush., or more, Sl.fiO per bush. Special prices for large quantities. Stipney, Conn.. March 23, ISS'. Mr. "Wilson, Bear Sir: The Leaming SeefJ Corn I got from you last Spring did finely. I never saw anything like it. "We took tlie first premium at the great Danbtiry Fair last Fall. It certainly is the finest and best corn I have ever seen. Yours respectfully, J. B. Parmela. INTDIANA, March 12.1887. Samuel Wilson, Dear Sir: That Leaming Corn I got of you is the best corn in our State. It took first premitim at the North- East Indiana Fair. It is the best corn I ever raised. I sold 40 bushels for seed at gl.OO per bush. Yours, Jacob Waldron.
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