15 



These analyses fairly represent the composition of Dent 

 corn. A more evenly balanced ratio of this great stock 

 food would be desirable. A maximum of albuminoids 

 should be maintained, even at sacrifice of carbo-hydrates. 

 Kernels which contain the greatest amount of corneous 

 matter, are considered richest in albuminoids, say chemists. 

 The matter of first importance is, that the per cent yield of 

 kernel be as large as possible without injuriously weaken- 

 ing the cob, which sustains, and through which it directly 

 receives its nourishment. 



The "Ohio Experiment Station" has established a scale 

 of points of excellence, of what Prof. Lazenby is pleased to 

 term an ideal ear of corn, as follows: 



Points. Value of each. 



Greatest per cent of shelled corn 40 



Trueness of type 10 



Evenness of diameter 10 



Length of ear 10 



Number of rows 5 



Size and shape of kernel 10 



Hardness of kernel.. . 15 



Total 



100 



It will be seen the prominent points in the scale are 

 yield and hardness of kernel. Hard kernels, as in the 



