44 FIELD AND LABORATOKY STUDIES OF CROPS 



hardened. Before freezing weather they should be husked 

 and stored in some dry, well-ventilated place. Before 

 planting time in the spring the seed ears should be spread 

 out on the floor or on a table in a well-lighted room and 





Fig. 17. — Seed Corn Storage Rack Made of 2X4 Uprights and Lath 

 Nailed on Edge. 



after a careful examination all the poorer ears should be 

 rejected. 



In this final selection the following rules should be 

 observed : 



Rule 1. Select ears of a medium size for your locality. 



