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slmuk is removed. Open, swelled, expanded, flattened and pinched bntts 

 are objectionable. Cut from 1/10 to 1/2 point, according to judgment. 



7. Kernel Uniformity (10 Points). — The kernels of all the ears in 

 the exhibit should be uniform in size, shape, color and indentation and 

 true to the variety type. 



8. Kernel Shape (10 Points). — The kernels should be deep and so 

 shaped that their edges touch from tip to crown. The tips of the kernels 

 should be full and strong, giving room for large, strong germs, which in- 

 sures vigorous as well as high feeding value. Very small or very large 

 kernels are undesirable. 



9. Length of Ears (5 Points). — The length of the ears should 

 conform to the standard of the variety. Uniformity in length is desii'a- 

 ble. Add together the deficiencies and excesses in 'length and for each 

 inch so obtained cut the exhibit i point. 



10. Circumference of Ears (5 Points). — The circumference of each 

 ear should conform to the standard of the variety, or should be in sym- 

 metry with the length. Measure the circumference at J the distance 

 from butt to tip of ear for each inch of the sum of the deficiencies and 

 excesses cut the exhibit i point. 



11. Space Between Rows and Kernels (10 Points). — The furrows be- 

 tween the rows of Icernels should be wide enough to permit the ear to dry 

 out readily, but not so wide as to lose in proportion of corn to cob.. Space 

 between kernels at the cob, in either direction, is highly objectionable, 

 denoting immaturity, lack of vitality, low feeding value and a small pro- 

 portion of corn to cob. Space of this kind should be cut heavily. 



12. Proportion of Corn to Cob (15 Points). — The proportion of corn to 

 cob should be determined by weight and should conform to the standard 

 for the variety. For each per cent, below standard cut the exhibit 1^ 

 points. 



General Standard of Perfection for Indiana. — A perfect ear of corn 

 should be cylindrical, or nearly so, in shape. The length should be not 

 less than eight inches and the circumference should be three-quarters of 

 the length. The rows should be straight. 



After a short discussion it was moved and seconded that the reso- 

 lutions for the adoption of the score card be laid on the table, and the 

 Association adjourn until after dinner, the card to be taken up at the 

 resumption of business at 1:15 p. m. The meeting adjourned. 



At the afternoon session the score card was again taken up and 

 adopted by the meeting. 



A committee composed of Professor A. T. Wiancko, of Purdue Uni- 

 versity, Lafaj^ette, Indiana; E. H. Collins, of Carmel, Indiana, and J. P. 

 Davis, of Sheridan, Indiana, were named as an examining board, before 



