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be cylindrical, except in certain varieties. The proportions of cir- 

 cumference to length for dent corn are about 7 or 8 to 10, for flint 

 corn 6 to 10. There are a few extreme types, as cob-pipe corn, where 

 the proportion is 10 to 10. For dent corns use 7 or 8 to 10 as the 

 standard where not otherwise specified. Cut one point for each off 

 ear. 



Tips of Ears. Three characters are considered in examining the 

 tip: (1) straight, regular rows; (2) depth of kernel the kernels 

 should be approximately as deep near the tip as in the middle of the 



FIG. 36. Shape of kernels. (1) round; (2) square; (3) short keystone; (4) deep key- 

 stone; 5 shoepeg. 



ear ; (3) exposure of cob. A slight exposure is not objected to if the 

 tip is good in other points. Much exposed cob, however, is taken to 

 indicate lack of adaptation. Cut one-half point per ear. 



Butts of Ears. The butt end should (1) have regular rows ; (2) 

 kernels should he full depth and shapely; (3) the shank scar should 

 be medium in size; (4) the grains should be well rounded about the 

 shank; (5) the butt should neither be expanded, due to enlarged 

 cob, nor contracted, due to short grains or irregular rows. Cut one- 

 half point per ear. 



Spacing of Rows.- The spacing and shape of kernels can be ex- 

 amined at one time. For this purpose remove several kernels near- 



