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7. Per cent of grain to ear. The M. C. I. A. requires that 100 

 pounds of ears shall shell out eighty-eight pounds of grain, and 

 individual ears shall shell in that proportion. 



In corn judging, the following additional points are considered: 



8. Uniformity. Ears may show that they belong to a particu- 

 lar breed, and yet lack in uniformity of appearance, just as a 

 group of cows may leave no doubt as to what breed they belong, 

 and yet may not be uniform in appearance of the group. 



Fia. 20. — A very good butt and tip. 



Fig 21.— Two poor butts. The left one would be cut at least a half point, while the right one would 

 be cut at least three-tenths of a point, under our rules for scoring. 



9. Condition. This takes into account whether the corn is 

 ripe, sound, free from disease, injury and dirt, is bright in color, 

 and of apparently good vitality. 



10. Uniformity of kernels. Two kernels are removed from 

 each ear as described above and the pairs placed in rows for 

 comparison. Every pair should look like every other pair in 

 shape and size. 



