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The small-eared early types which do not utilize the entire 

 growing season will not produce the maximum yield. The 

 lai'ge-eared types which are so late that they cannot mature 

 a hard, solid ear also fail of the maximum production and 

 yield a product which is inferior both for market and for 

 home consumption. 



Rule 2. Select ears that are very heavy for their size. 

 The yield seems to be more closely associated with weight 

 of ear than any other one quality. 



Rule 3. Select ears of a bright, healthy color. Ears of a 

 dull or pale color are usually immature or have been exposed 

 to the weather. The color indicates poor seed condition and 

 low vitality. 



Rule 4. Select ears with grains of uniform size and shape. 

 Aside from its indication as to trueness of type, uniform- 

 ity of grain is of considerable importance in getting an even 

 distribution of seed and a uniform stand, when machine 

 planting is practiced. 



Finally, all the selected ears should be subjected to the 

 germination test. 



