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McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.
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Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-
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Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-
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Hartzold, Susan
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Koos, Greg, 1949-
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LaBounty, Bill
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McLean County (Ill.)
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Seed trade
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Corn
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Advertisements
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Hybrids
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Bloomington (Ill.)
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Farms
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Crates
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Funk, Eugene Duncan, 1867-1944
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Picnics
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Picnic at Funk Farms
Funk Seed Corn in Shipping Crates
Funk Inbreds
Funk Brothers State Fair Exhibit
James R. Holbert
Funk Brothers Seed Advertisement
Funk's 90-Day Corn Advertisement
Eugene Funk
Funk Brothers Products
Picnic at Funk Farms
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People gather at Funk Farms for a picnic. Cars are seen in the background.
Funk Seed Corn in Shipping Crates
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Funk's seed corn packaged in wooden crates.
Funk Inbreds
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Two men stand by stalks of inbred Funk's corn.
Funk Brothers State Fair Exhibit
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This exhibit for Funk Brothers Seed Company at the Illinois State Fair in 1904 shows a giant ear of corn sticking up and a sign for free samples of seed.
James R. Holbert
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James R. Holbert worked with the Funk Brothers in McLean County in developing many new plant products.
Funk Brothers Seed Advertisement
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In order to promote their hybrids, Funk Brothers Seed Company advertised their new products. This ad for 90-day corn ran about 1900.
Funk's 90-Day Corn Advertisement
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This ad for Funk's 90-Day Corn provides photos and descriptions of the company's high yielding corn.
Eugene Funk
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This is a portrait of Eugene Funk, who began breeding and selling corn seed. He was a noted seedsman who pioneered the use of hybrid corn. He was the son of LaFayette Funk, co-founder and director the Chicago Union Stockyards.
Funk Brothers Products
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This photo shows a range of Funk Brothers seed products.
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