194 LESSONS IN AGRICULTURE 



4. Vitality or seed condition. 10 points perfect. 

 The ear should be well matured, firm, and sound. 



The germ should be large, fresh, and vigorous looking. 



5. Tips of ears. 5 points perfect. 



The tip should be regular and not too tapering. Tip 

 should be well covered, with straight rows of regular 

 kernels. Cut one-half point for tips exposed one inch. 



6. Butts of ears. 5 points perfect. 



FIG. 55. PRIZE EARS AT WEST VIRGINIA CORN SHOW 



The rows of kernels should extend in regular order 

 over the end of the cob, leaving a depression when 

 the shank is removed. 



7. Kernel uniformity. 10 points perfect. 



The kernels should be uniform in size, color, shape, 

 and identation, and true to the variety type. 



8. Kernel shape. 10 points perfect. 



The kernels should be deep and so shaped that their 

 edges touch from tip to crown. The tips of the kernels 

 should be full and strong. 



9. Length of ear. 5 points perfect. 



