and two kernels taken from each ear and placed in front of 

 the ears from which they were taken. Scoring can then be 

 done according to the score card that is given. 



SCORE CARD FOR CORN (Ten-Ear Samples) 



Variety Standard length 



Sample number Standard circumference 



Explanation 



UNIFORMITY OF VARIETY TYPE. The ears should conform to the general 

 type of the variety in respect to (1) color of corn; (2) color of cob; (one ear 

 with a cob of distinctly opposite color will be sufficient reason to bar the sample 

 if in competition) ; (3) Width, thickness, depth and shape of kernels; (4) inden- 

 tation of kernels; (5) arrangement and spacing of rows; and (6) size and shape 

 of the ears as a whole and also of the butts and tips. 



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