LEAF SHEATHS OF MAIZE 



The white sheath in maize is a variation in which the leaf-sheaths and ^usks fail to develop 

 chlorophyll, thus remaining white. The character varies in degree of whiteness and has been found 

 to breed true. Plants with white sheaths are striking in appearance and may be of use as orna- 

 rSentals. The sheath at the right in the photograph is without chlorophyll although the blade .^ 

 normal green. Natural size. (Fig. 18.) 



