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STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



35. Individual rows in ear row test plat shocked for harvest — (M. A. C. Exp. Sta. 1919). 

 This method is being employed in improving the Duncan, Golden Glow and Early Silver King 

 and other varieties. Selected strains are distributed through the Crop Improvement AsBO- 

 ciation. 



CORN EXHIBITS 



Corn exhibits have played a valuable part in the development and 

 spread of corn varieties. These occasions bring together representative 

 varieties, and the proper placing of prizes calls attention to those which 

 are best adapted and best suited for seed purposes. Corn growers are 

 given the opportunity of an interchange of ideas, and the attention of 

 the general public is directed toward the importance of the corn crop. 

 Interest on the part of the corn grower is stimulated in the inspirational 

 atmosphere of a successful corn exhibit. 



These exhibits are usually held by Farm Bureaus, Farmers' Clubs, 

 Boys and Girls Clubs, and at county and state fairs. 



For those not familiar with the methods of conducting a corn exhibit 

 the following classification and list of premiums is presented: 



CLASSIFICATION OP CORN EXHIBIT AND LIST OF PREMIUMS 



Note: The premiums suggested are larger than are usually offered. 

 It is suggested that such amounts as are available be awarded in pro- 

 portions indicated. 



Class 1. 10 ears Yellow Dent— first, |5.00; second, |3.00; third, 

 |2.00; fourth, |1.00. Award of merit to next six entries, ribbon or 

 card. 



Class 2. 10 ears of White Dent — same awards. 



Class 3. 10 ears of ^hite Cap — same awards. 



Class 4. 10 ears of any other Dent corn— 1st, $4.00 ; 2nd, $3.00 ; 3rd, 

 12.00, 4th, 11.00. 



Class 5. Any special prizes which may be awarded for best 10 ears. 



Class 6. 100 ears of any variety of corn — first, |10.00; second, $7.50; 

 third, $5.00; fourth, $2.50. Award of merit for the next six. 



