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tip. Where ears are inclined to taper, it will be noticed that 

 two or four rows, as a rule, are dropped near the middle of 

 the ear. In scoring 

 corn, take into con- 

 sideration the soil 

 and climatic condi- 

 tions in which the 

 corn was grown . 

 The shape of a de- 

 sirable ear for cen- 

 tral Illinois differs in 

 many respects from 

 the shape most de- 

 sirable for Wiscon- 



Fig. 23. Ears of desirable and undesirable shape. 

 The ear at the left is too short and thick, although 

 good in other respects ; the second is desirable ; the 

 third has an enlarged butt and irregular rows ; the 

 fourth, at the right, is too slender. 



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 growing 



Wisconsin demands 



a shallower kernel and a smaller ear to enable the corn to 

 mature in a short season. 



Rule for Scoring. No rule can be given as to the exact 

 number of points to be cut on account of defects in shape. 

 In general, cut one point for each poorly shaped ear. 



COLOR OF GRAIN AND COB 



Perfect Score. The color of the grain should be uni- 

 form and true to the color standard for the variety, free 

 from missing or discolored kernels. Perfect score, 5 points. 

 The color of the cob should be a bright cherry red for 

 yellow corn and glistening white for white corn. Perfect 

 score, 5 points. 



Directions for Judging. The color of the corn varies 

 with the breed. The Silver King corn has a cream color, 



