Title: (Catalogue)
Identifier: CAT31285391 (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: A. A. Berry Seed Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Iowa Clarinda Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs
Publisher: Clarinda, Iowa : A. A. Berry Seed Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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A. A. BERRY SEED CO., CI,ARINEA, IOWA. 74
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EARI,Y MASTODON. Originated with C. S. Clark of Wakeman, Ohio, at one time the largest grower of sweet and field corn for seed in America, but now western growers are wearing that honor. Mr. Clark says: "I claim for this corn that it has the largest ear and largest grain of an)' dent corn ever grown in this country." That was several years ago though. The following is what we said of our Early Mastodon in last year's catalogue, and we can substanti- ate every woi d and add that this year our seed was splendid and the size of the ears was simplv immense. We can also add further that we have bred it up fully 10 to 15 days earlier than when we first received it, and now it will mature in from 105 to 115 days, ordinary sea- sons, and can be grown as far north as the northern Iowa line: "We have grown it in this state for 11 years, obtaining the seed from the originator. Our seed is thoroughly acclimated. We have greatly improved it in several particulars and now we have a better corn than Mr. Clark. One of the most prominent seedsmen in this country was examining onr seed corn and stated that we "had the best Mastodon he ever saw and much superior to Mr. Clark's original. We have bred that rough, sharp-pointed thin grain off and substituted a nice smooth grain; have bred off, to a great extent, the heavy large shank so difficult to break off in husking and which was objected to by many farmers; we have improved it in shape and size of the grain and size of ear, and now have it much earlier than when we obtained it. It is certainly foil)' to send east or north for Early Mastodon, as we" have "it greatly improved, of the highest type and fully acclimated. The first seed we obtained 11 years ago"was very late, not maturing until after frost, but we obtained some seed by artificial heat. Now we can guarantee it to fully mature in ordinary seasons any place in Iowa, but not north of that state line. Price, Y± bu., 50c; V2 bu., 85c; 1 bu., $r.fio; 2 or more bu., $1.40 per bu.; 10 or more bu., $1.20 per bu. Bags free. Duraxdo, Mex., Oct. 10, 1900. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, Iowa:—Of the large shipments of seeds received from yen the last two seasons, will state that they gave good satisfaction and most all did well here in this climate. This country needs new varieties and a change from the old run out sorts of seed. Wishing you success, I am, Yours very truly, J. A. McCaugha'n. Spencer, Ia., Sept. 14, 1900. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, la.—The seed I got of you gave excellent satisfaction, and you are so much more reasonable in your prices that I will continue to buy of you as long as )-ou do so well. Respectfully, D. H. Hull. Akron, Plymouth Co., Ia., Feb.* 18, 1901. In sending us an order Mr. L,ias wrote as follows: "I planted your seeds last year and never before was so well pleased with seeds. Mr. Geo. Lias. Doniphon Co., Ks., Jan. 25, 1901. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, la., Dear Sirs:—We have been expecting your catalogue, but have not received it. If you are still in the seed business please send us a catalogue at once, as we want to order some seeds from you. Your seeds proved to be the best seeds weever bought. Yours Respectfulry, John P. Zimmerman.

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