34 Corn 



The corn should be cultivated frequently until the 

 tassel is out, but to a very shallow depth along 

 toward the last. Two inches in quite deep enough. 

 In cultivating with horses, put the muzzle on and 

 they will work better and the corn will be far safer. 



Green corn can be hurried along somewhat by 

 cutting the tops of the stalks off just above the 

 ears. This will throw all the strength of the plant 

 into the ears, and fine, large, full ears will be the 

 result. 



The job of cutting corn will not be hard if the 

 knife is sharp. 



In shocking corn, stack all on the center hill of a 

 group of nine. Not nearly so many trips will have 

 to be made in doing this as in other ways of stack- 

 ing it up. Put your best self into the work. If 

 a shock is not well set up, it will probably blow 

 down during the first strong wind. 



If the roots of cornstalks in the garden are up- 

 rooted and placed in a pile so that they will be 

 washed by the rains, they can later on readily be 

 burned with the addition of a little brushwood. 



Choose all seed corn carefully. A great deal 

 depends upon the seed. Be sure that your seed 



