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which are larger or smaller than the prevaihng type, cut i ponit. Should 

 an ear have kernels deficient in both uniformity and shape, cut the ear 

 2 points. 



CHARACTER OF GERM (lO). 



An inspection of the germ of a kernel of corn will give a fairly 

 accurate indication of its germinating power. For strong germination, 

 the germs should be full, smooth and bright, not blistered, shrivelled 

 or discolored. When split with a knife or broken open, they should 

 show a fresh, brittle, oily appearance. Cut i point for each car showing 

 germs decidedly defective. 



BUTTS (5). 



An ideal butt on an ear of corn should be well rounded out with 

 deep, regular kernels solidly and evenly compacted together around 

 a clean, cup shape cavity. The attachment to the stalk for medium 

 varieties should be three-fourths of an inch, or about one inch between 

 the edge of the kernels. The ears should break off clean, leaving no 

 adhering parts on the shanks. Well-bred corn is indicated very readily 

 by the character of the butts, since these arc readily changed by careful 

 selection. Cut not to exceed one-half point for each defective butt. 



Tirs (5). 



There should be deep kernels well out to the end of the ear in as 

 regular rows as possible. The ideal tip is completely covered, but if the 

 kernels are deep and regular out even with the end of the cob, no cut 

 need be given. It is realized that the character of the tip is affected 

 largely by season, although selection is an important factor in securing 

 perfect tips. If undue attention is given to covered tips, however, 

 neglecting the proportions of the car, the result is usually seen in a 

 greater number of short ears, since it is usually the short car which 

 has the best tip. Cut onc-lialf point for each tip seriously defective. 



SPACE BETWEEN ROWS (5). 



Furrows between rows should be narrow. It is not necessary 

 that they fit perfectly tight together, but there should be no great amount 

 of open space. Cut not to exceed one half point for each ear seriously 

 defective in tliis respect. 



