246 BOARD OF AGKICULTUKE, 



Coiintios havin.u the largest acreage in Indiana were as follows: Ren- 

 ton, Tippecanoe, Shelliy. Rush, Newton and Montjioniery. named in order 

 of their standing-. The highest yield per acre in the State was in Tipton 

 County, averaging 46.1G bushels to the acre. 



Mr. INIaish was followed by 'Mv. Collins of Carniel, Indiana, who 

 spoke on 



.THE CORRECT SHAPE OF A GRAIN OF CORN. 



In selecting corn, if the farmer would pay more especial attention to 

 the uniformity of the kernel, sliape and size, he would achieve a much 

 better stand and crop. 



It is very essential that the shape of the grain of corn should bo 

 taken into consideration when the selectioa is being made for seed. A 

 long, wedge-shaped kernel, broad at the tip and one that contains a large 

 germ is the best. Every kernel should carry a large germ to insure strong 

 vitality. It is also important that we consider the size, color and length 

 of the cob Avhen making the selection. 



The ear should taper, with straight rows of kernels, and the tip should 

 be well covered, and be sure that the butt and the tip are sound. The 

 color of the cub is another important point to be considered when making 

 the selection. The color should be the same as that of the seed, as this 

 indicates purity. Do not select a cob that is i^ink while the kernels are 

 white, because if you do your corn will be of a mixed variety. 



The ears should be full and strong from the butt to within a short 

 distance of the tip. Good butts are considered as important by many 

 growers as good tips. 



As to the value of the corn, shape is much more important than 

 uniformity. 



The space between the rows should be considered and side space 

 also, as this aids in good maturity. 



If we desire a good, healthy corn crop, we shonld use great care in 

 selecting our seed to plant and get the best that can be had. 



Mr. Collins had samples of cdrn showing the dilTerence between a 

 good ear and a ))a(l one. He also had drawings illustrating the correct 

 shape of a grain of corn whicli would produce the most satisfactory 

 results. 



Aftci" (he close of Mr. Collins's address the association had a few 

 minutes for discussion. 



]\Ir. Tindal, of Sliclliy County, had sauiplcs of corn of this year's 

 groAvth, which he di-sired the membi-rs of the Association to see, and also 

 desired their opinion of the (luality. 



