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Domestic News
July 15, 1855
The Daily Union
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Mr. R. Baker of Southport, Chemung County, New York, reports successful experiment with King Philip corn from the Patent Office's Agricultural Division, yielding an abundant early crop on one acre and sharing seeds with neighbors.
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Agricultural Division of the Patent Office.—King Philip Corn.—Mr. R. Baker, of Southport, Chemung county, New York, writing to the Patent Office, says: "More than one year ago I received from your office a sample of King Philip corn for experiment. It was planted, and succeeded well and with the seed procured from my last year's planting, besides furnishing my neighbors with samples of the same, I have now one acre planted, which promises an abundant yield." He concludes with: "I doubt if we have any so early."
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
King Philip Corn
Patent Office
Corn Experiment
Southport New York
Abundant Yield
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. R. Baker
Where did it happen?
Southport, Chemung County, New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Southport, Chemung County, New York
Key Persons
Mr. R. Baker
Outcome
succeeded well; abundant yield; early corn
Event Details
Mr. R. Baker received a sample of King Philip corn from the Patent Office more than one year ago for experiment. It was planted and succeeded well. With seed from last year's planting, he planted one acre, which promises an abundant yield. He furnished neighbors with samples and doubts if they have any so early.