SWEET CORN 



have some definite relation to each kernel 

 of the cob. This is the so-called silk, and 

 is known as the style. The style is single, 

 and filiform, and leads into an ovary which 

 is usually sessile. The ears are of variable 

 size, shape, and color. The kernels of 

 sweet corn on being dried are characterized 

 by being transparent or semi-transparent. 

 They are more or less wrinkled or shriveled, 

 sometimes spoken of as being crinkled. 

 The seeds would be classified as hard or 

 more or less horny. 



The plant is a tender annual. It will, 

 therefore, not withstand the early frosts 

 of our northern states. However, some 

 varieties have been developed which will 

 stand a certain amount of cold, which may 

 be considered an improvement over other 

 varieties. 



