YAEIETIES. 



r\J THE varieties of maize are chiefly distinguished 

 by 



1. The color. 



2. The number of rows on the cob. 



3. The size of the grain. 



4. The form and hardness of the grain. 



5. The chemical composition of the grain. 



6. The color and size of the cob. 



7. The length of time in maturing, etc. 



From these and some other characteristics, and 

 from their numerous combinations, have resulted an 

 indefinite number of varieties, which have been still 

 further increased by hybridizing and by change of 

 climate. To repeat here the almost endless catalogue 

 of existing varieties would be scarcely possible, and 

 quite unnecessary. The following enumeration em- 

 braces most of the kinds in use, and all that are likely 

 to be of any practical value to the farmer : 



YELLOW COKtf. 



1. New Englcmd Eight-rowed. This variety grows 

 from six to eight feet high, with ears averaging nearly 



