PURITY OF KERNELS. Kernels should be free from mixture with corn of 

 opposite color. Deduct one-eighth point for each kernel distinctly showing 

 opposite color. 



MATURITY AND SOUNDNESS. Ears should be well matured, dry, firm 

 when twisted, and of good weight for size ond condition. Sappiness, mouldi- 

 ness at the crowns of the kernel and at the cob, looseness of corn on cob, 

 chaffiness, extreme starchiness, badly shrunken kernel tips, blistered or shriv- 

 eled kernel backs, adherence of tip caps to cob, and of considerable chaff to the 

 tips are indications of immaturity. Deduct one-eighth to one point for each 

 ear showing deficiency in any of the above points. 



THE EARS: (a) Length. The standard length varies with the section of 

 the state and with the variety. Average measurements are 9 to 10 inches. 

 Add together the deficiencies in length of the different ears and deduct one- 

 fourth point for each one-fourth inch in the total. 



(b) Circumference. Measure the circumference one-third the distance 

 from butt to tip. The standard circumference is 7 to 1\ inches. Add the 

 deficiencies in circumference of all ears varying from the standard circum- 

 ference and deduct one-eighth point for each one-fourth inch. 



(c) Shape. In general, well shaped ears should (1) be nearly cylindrical; 

 (2) have straight rows running directly from butt to tip; (3) be full and strong 

 in the middle portion; and (4) not be flattened throughout any part of their 

 length. Deduct from one-eighth to one point for each ear deficient in shape. 



(d) Butts. The butts should carry out the circumference of the ears 

 uniformly and not be pinched, enlarged, expanded, or flattened. They should 

 be well rounded out with straight rows of regular kernels, having nearly the 

 same depth, width, thickness, and shape as the body kernels. Deduct one- 

 eighth to one-half point for each ear with a deficient butt. 



(e) Tips. The tips should be covered to the end of the cobs with kernels 

 arranged in straight rows and having nearly the same size and shape as the 

 body kernels. Shallow, narrow, irregular, glistening, and shot-shaped 

 kernels are objectionable. Deduct one-eighth to one-half point for each ear 

 with an inferior tip. 



THE KERNELS: (a) Size and Shape. Size of kernels includes depth, 

 width, and thickness. Width, thickness, and shape vary with varieties. In 

 general, kernels should be keystone-shaped with plump and well-developed 

 tips. Pointed, shoe-peg, and rectangular kernels should be discriminated 

 against. In thickness the kernels should number about six to the inch in the 

 row. For each ear showing kernels deficient in size and shape deduct from 

 one-eighth to one point. 



(b) Uniformity. The kernels from the different ears should be uniform in 

 depth, widtlvthickness, and shape in order to supply as much uniform corn as 



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