INDIANA CORN GROWEEs' ASSOCIATION. 4:63 



No point in exhibiting corn can be governed so effectively as by re- 

 moving all tlie shanlc or ear-stallv, so as to give a full view of all kernels 

 as connected with cob. Uniformity of kernel would next be consid- 

 ered, the shape of" kernel in each ear of the exhibit must be uniform. 

 Th^size should be the same in each ear and the depth, width and gen- 

 eral shape must be considered. This does not call for perfectly shaped 

 kernels, but demands a uniform kernel. The exhibitor must not be con- 

 fused in the point 7, uniformity of kernel and point 8, shape of kernel. 



An exhibit may have a rather poorly shaped kernel but uniformily 

 good, which would deserve a creditable marking, as it denotes purity 

 of breed and may be a distinct characteristic of the variety exhibited. 

 As to the real value of the corn, shape is much more important than 

 uniformity. It has much to do with space between rows, and this with 

 per cent, of shelled grain to cob. 



A perfect kernel is long, wedge shape and in it contains the elements 

 of food, that by breeding it may be changed so as to make it more valu- 

 able for the different demands of corn. 



A well proportioned ear is in length four times the diameter. The 

 general score card gives length from 10 to 11 inches and circumference 

 7I/2 to 8 inches. The standard on Riley's Favorite is, length 9 inches, 

 and circumference 7 inches. 



Next would come space between rows. This not only should apply 

 to the furrow at the top of the rows of kernels, for usually when there, 

 there is corresponding space at the small end of the kernel. 



Side space should also be considered, long kernels and closely fitted 

 add very much to the value of the corn. 



The last point considered is the per cent, of shelled gi"ain, which is 

 found after shelling a few ears, by a simple problem in percentage. The 

 result usually corresponds with the other points of the score card; be- 

 cause, if market condition, iips, butts, shape of kernels and space be- 

 tween rows are good, the per cent, of shelled grain will be high. Thus, 

 for successful exhibiting, I would follow the score card on other standard 

 varieties. For example, take the "Johnson County White Dent" with 

 which the writer is most familiar, knowing the tme tips of this variety 

 I would be able to make a selection that would score high on uniformity 

 of exhibit, selecting ears ten inches in length, cylindrical in shape, white 

 kernel with white cob, perfect in condition, tips of ears nicely filled with 

 well-formed kernels, butts deeply rounded, with uniform kernels, the 

 kernel generally uniform and of good shape, length and circumference 

 right, with very little space between rows. This would insure a good 

 percentage of shelled grain and a high marking on the total score. 



It is a difficult task, and requires much time to make first-class selec- 

 tion that will win when in competition with the entire corn belt. 



The score card must be understood and followed closely to be able 

 to exhibit corn successfully. 



