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of the North yielded 47 per cent, of stalks and 22 per cent, 

 of ears. 



6. The Eureka produced at the rate of 20 tons of green 

 fodder, and the Pride of the North 13 tons of green fodder, 

 to the acre. The latter, however, contained nearly as much 

 dry and digestible matter (actual food material) as did the 

 former. The excess yield of Eureka green corn, therefore, 

 consisted of water. 



7. Had the seasons of 1903 and 1904 l)een more favorable 

 to the groA\^h of corn, it is probable that both ^'arieties 

 would have produced larger yields. It is very doubtful, 

 however, if the Eureka would have matured its grain. 



The writer, therefore, thinks it unwise to grow such late 

 dents as the Eureka, and believes the northern farmer will 

 secure better feed for less money by holding fast to those 

 varieties that will mature not later than September 10 or 15. 



It is well known that immature corn, such as the Eureka, 

 undergoes more serious decomposition when ensiled than 

 do well-matured varieties, which would still further detract 

 from its nutritive value. 



