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ing of science, but, because of their selection of seed, their soil, 

 or soane other reason, they have increased their protein con- 

 tent. The farmer should consider that in addition to the length 

 bf ear, number of kernels, etc., he should seek to add to the 

 food value of the corn itself. It is a great problem, one which 

 we need to study. 



