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When the ears had reached the edible stage, all except those upon four 

 or five hills were gathered, counted, and weighed. Those that remained 

 were allowed to mature and were then counted and their weight estimated 

 to be the same as the others. This formed the data for determining the 

 yield as shown in the table. In computing the yield per acre, four stalks 

 were reckoned per hill, which was not the actual case, but it gave a fairer 

 estimate of the value of that variety than had the actual number of stalks 

 been used. 



The distance apart that each variety should be planted was carefully 

 studied and the one recommended as well as the distance actually used 

 this year is given in the table. This point may be of value to some in 

 making the most economical use of their land when sweet corn is grown 

 in large quantities. Many varieties would do better by being planted less 

 than four feet apart in rows and at a greater distance between the 

 hills than is recommended in the table. 



The following are new varieties: 



Eastman Early. — D. C. Hicks, North Clarendon, Vt. A variety similar 

 in growth and in ear to the Cory The ears are not quite so regular nor as 

 even in size as that variety and the kernels are more wrinkled than any of 

 the early varieties, while the cob is variable in color from white to pink. 



Extra Early Vermont. — Hicks. This is the most prolific variety among 

 the early kinds. While excelled by the Cot'y and White Cob Cory in 

 earliness, its productiveness makes it valuable. It set at least two ears 

 per stalk and matured this year with us an average of one and one half 

 ears. The type is not yet fixed, the cobs varying from white to red; ears 

 slim, of fair length, and well filled. 



Early Champion.— Yaugh&ri. This variety follows the first-early kinds 

 within ten days. The ears were of good diameter, but were very short 

 this year, while the plants lacked productiveness. 



New Eclipse. —Tiick&. An eight-rowed variety having the same char- 

 acteristics as the Cory, but maturing later. While setting a sufficient 

 number of ears, they were very small aud poorly filled. 



Zigzag. — Northrup, Braslan & Groodwin Co. This is a late variety 

 covering a long season. There is little or no difference between it and 

 Country Gentleman. 



The following varieties are recommended: 



EARLY. 



White Cob Cory, Extra Early Vermont, Chicago Market and Stabler 

 Early. 



MIDSEASON. 



Egyptian and Nonesuch. 



LATE. 



Gold Coin and Country Gentleman. 



