CORN CULTURE 



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same kind, while small, irregular, or weak ears will breed 

 the characteristics of their kind. 



Choosing the selection bed. So important is the mat- 

 ter of the very best corn for seed, that many farmers are 

 now using what is called the selection bed for the raising of 



A sample of corn showing good tip ends. 



seed. The selection bed should be a choice plot of ground 

 of from one to three acres, depending on the size of the 

 farm. This plot is specially prepared, planted with the 

 choicest seed, tested for growth and vitality, and is given 

 the best of care. 



The selection bed should be by itself if you want pure 



