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4. Observe several fields that have been in corn for a 

 number of years in succession. Do they show signs of the 

 root-worm? Compare with fields on which a rotation of 

 crops has been grown. 



5. Secure several ears of corn in which the ear-worm 

 has been working. How does the worm proceed in its 

 attack? Make a study of the worm, and become able to 

 identify it at sight. Would you want to eat canned sweet 

 corn from a field which had suffered from these worms? 



6. If possible, secure samples of the corn-root aphis, 

 the cutworm and the wireworm. Learn to identify all these 

 surely and quickly. 



7. Other such enemies to be noted are: the corn moth 

 or caterpillar, the white grub, and the corn hill bug. If 

 possible, secure specimens of these, learn to identify them, 

 tell how they damage the crop, and how to control them. 



7. Corn Play Contests 



Play contests are one of the most interesting means 

 of learning certain facts connected with agriculture. The 

 games and contests in connection with various farm activi- 

 ties add interest, develop skill and furnish real fun be- 

 sides. 



Suitable play contests. The teacher and pupils can 

 organize such contests as the following in connection with 

 the regular school activities, for the playgrounds at recess, 

 or at public events, such as literary programs, fairs, and 

 corn club festivals. 



1. Seed corn stringing contests. 



2. Variety or strain naming contest. 



3. Corn, bread baking contest. 



4. Corn judging contest. 



5. Corn guessing game. 



6. Corn husking contest. 



7. Corn spelling contest. 



8. Oral corn recipe-giving contest to determine who 



