466 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



I once had some corn attached to the crib roof of an open shed,* which 

 was exposed to the wind, which had a sweep of many miles. The ther- 

 mometer dropped to twenty-eight below zero. My neighbors said my 

 corn would be ruined, but I planted it the next spring, and do not think 

 there Avas a grain amiss. 



Do not put your seed corn in boxes or barrels, especially salt barrels, 

 for the salt will damage the germ. 



After shelling, keep in a dry place, as it is more susceptible to the 

 weather after being taken from mother cobs. 



