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[Reprint of ''folder" sent out by the Corn Exchange National Bank of 

 Philadelphia for their Corn Contest] 



Maturity and Market Condition [15]. 



Ears should be firm and free from injury or decay spots. The firm- 

 ness of the ear is best determined by twisting in the hand or by moving 

 the kernels with the thumb. Cut not to exceed IJ points for each ear 

 that is defective. 



Purity (as Shown by Color) of Kernel [5]. 



Kernels should be free from mixture of corn of opposite color. In 

 yellow corn the mixture is shown on the caps of the kernels, in white corn 

 on the sides. For each kernel in an ear showing such mixture cut J point, 

 except in mixed corn, where this does not apply. 



Purity (as Shown by Color) of Cob [5]. 



Cobs should be of one color; in yellow corn they are usually red; in 

 white corn, white. For each cob opposite in color to the prevailing type 

 cut 2 points. For pink cobs cut J to J point, according to shade or color. 

 Two cobs of opposite color shall bar the exhibit. 



Shape of Ear [10]. 



The shape should approach the cylindrical, which indicates that depth 

 of kernel is maintained from butt to tip. A cylindrical ear usually means 

 a greater per cent of corn to cob, and a larger number of kernels of 

 uniform size and shape for planting. Cut J to 1 point for each ear that 

 tapers too greatly. 



Proportion of Length to Circumference [10], 



The ratio of circumference to length should be approximately as 3 

 to 4, or the circumference measured at a point one-third of the distance 

 from butt to tip should be three-fourths of the length. A ten-inch ear 

 should be approximately seven and one-half inches in circumference. 

 Cut not to exceed 1 point for each ear. 



Shape and Uniformity of Kernels [10]. 



The kernels should be uniform in size and shape. They should be 

 slightly wedge-shape with straight edges so as to fit tightly together, but 

 should be pointed. Remove three kernels from each ear for comparison. 

 Cut i to 1 point for each ear with poor kernels. 



Butts [5]. 



The butts should be well-rounded out with deep regular kernels, 

 solidly compacted together around a clean cup-shaped cavity. The 



