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AGRICULTURE 



Color of grain and cob. The color of all kernels on 

 the same ear (or on the same set of ears in exhibits at 

 fairs) should be the same. 



The color of the cob should not be different from the 

 usual color for that variety. White cobs are preferred 

 if the grain is white, and red cobs if the grain is yellow. 

 The yield, however, is not affected, whether the cob be uni- 

 formly white or uniformly red. Cobs of different colors 

 in one variety indicate impurity or crossing, and such ears 

 should be rejected. 



Vitality or seed condition. A germination test shows 

 the vitality most accurately. However, the appearance of 



FIG. 80. TIPS AND BUTTS OF CORN 

 On right, poor; in center, better; on left, good. 



die tips of the grains often indicates how they may germi- 

 nate. Poor or low germination results when the tips of 

 the grains are either (i) black or brownish, (2) shriveled, 



