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drop a uniform number of kernels per hill. As is shown 

 in the illustration on page 26 both the round hole drop 

 planter plate on the right and the edge drop plate on the 

 left are so constructed as to hold one middle kernel for each 

 hole or notch. In case the tip and butt kernels are mixed 

 with the middle kernels, it is possible, as shown above, for 

 two or three of these irregularly shaped tip and butt kernels, 

 or for a large middle and a small tip kernel to fit on one 

 hole or notch. This will cause irregularity in the number 

 of kernels planted per hill. 



Rule for Scoring. The tips and butts that do not meet 

 the standard should be scored severely. Where one inch 

 of cob is exposed at the tip a cut of one point should be 

 made. Regularity of rows near the tip and the shape and 

 size of the kernel must also be considered. If the kernels 

 on the butt are uniform in size and extend around it in 

 regular order, give it a full score. Cut in proportion as the 

 grain is small or compressed. 



KERNELS 



Perfect Score. (a) UNIFORMITY. The kernels should 

 be alike in size, shape, color, and true to the type or 

 variety. Perfect score, 10 points, (b) SHAPE. Kernels 

 should be of wedge shape, the width at the tip depending 

 on the variety characteristics. Perfect score, 5 points. 



Directions for Judging. --The crown or big end of the 

 kernel should be such that the edges of the kernels slope 

 from tip to crown. The tip of the kernel, which is the 

 part attached to the cob, contains the larger portion of the 

 germ and is rich in protein and oil, and consequently of 

 the highest feeding value. A plump tip and wide germ 

 usually indicate strong vitality. 



