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SOUTHERN FIELD CROPS 



(2) VITALITY AND MARKET CONDITION. Good germinating 

 power and market condition is shown by the soundness of the 

 grain and freedom of the tip of the grains from dark spots, adhering 

 particles of husk, shriveled appearance, or undue slenderness 

 at the tip near the cob. Germination tests may be made. 



FIG. 46. A GOOD EAR, 

 BUT NOT FREE FROM 

 SLIGHT DEFECTS. 



FIG. 47. Too 

 SHORT. 



FIG. 48. DEFECTIVE 

 IN SHAPE, TIP, AND 

 BUTT. 



(3) All grains on an ear should be of the same color. 



(4) COLOR OF COB. A white cob is preferred for white va- 

 rieties. Most score-cards prescribe that a yellow variety shall 



