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The tips should have kernels of even size, well dented and 

 preferably in regular rows. An under-sized ear is more objection- 

 able with a completely capped tip than with a little bare cob. A 

 sharply tapering tip is not desirable. 



FOB USE IN THE PLANT SELECTION OF SEED CORN. 



1. Adaptability 35 



2. Vigor 25 



3. Height of plant, and height and angle of ear 15 



4. Uniformity and trueness to type 10 



5. Weight of ear (estimated) 15 



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EXPLANATORY NOTES. 



1. Adaptability: Plants must be adapted to the average soil 

 and seasonal conditions prevailing in the locality. Corn that is too 

 late or top early in maturing, or that shows a lack of adaptability to 

 soil conditions, should be cut accordingly. 



2. Vigor: Indications of vigor are seen in uprightness of 

 stalk; in a well developed stalk, leaf and ear; in freedom from dis- 

 ease. In marking for vigor note carefully the conditions of growth. 



3. Height of Plant and Ear: Avoid extremes in either direc- 

 tion, in the case of both plant and ear. The market condition of an 

 ear is favored if tip points downward. 



4. Uniformity: Uniformity of plant and ear in manner of 

 growth, height of plant and ear, etc., and conformity to the type de- 

 termined upon. 



5. Weight of Ear: While it can only be estimated at the time 

 selections are made, yet even then it is an important point to take 

 into consideration in selecting for high yield, if the conditions of 

 growth are noted. 



FOR USE IN JUDGING VARIETIES OF CORN AT HUSKING TIME. 



1. Bushels per acre (Uniform moisture test) 50 



2. Maturity 25 



3. Uniformity and trueness to type 15 



4. Color 10 



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EXPLANATORY NOTES. 



1. Bushels per Acre: That which we grow corn for. Theories 

 must give place to facts. 



If impracticable to shell all of the corn, a dozen average ears of 

 each variety may be shelled, the per cent of grain determined and 

 the total yield of grain computed therefrom. 



All yields to be reduced to a uniform moisture content. 



2. Maturity: To be determined by the actual condition of corn. 



3. Uniformity: Uniform as to size, shape and type of ears, and 

 marketability. 



4. Color: An indication of purity and market quality. 



