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2. Proceed as above and for each small or shrunken kernel 

 cut .1 of a point. 



3. For discoloration cut according to 

 extent. If only slightly discolored cut 

 i point, or more as per cent of discolora- 

 tion increases. 



4. Weigh the whole sample, separate 

 and weigh the foreign grain. This will 

 give per cent of other grains. For every 

 per cent so found cut .5 of a point. 



5. Sample should consist of large 

 plump kernels, not small ones. Cut as 

 judgment dictates, considering variety 

 characteristics. 



6. Cut sample i point for each per 

 cent of foul material. 



7. Cut sample i point for each per 

 cent of smutty, bin-burned, or musty 

 kernels". 



8. Cut i point for each pound below 

 48 pounds in weight. 



9. Cut .5 of a point for each per cent 

 the germination falls below 95 per cent. 



10. Cut as judgment dictates in ac- 

 cordance with extent of discoloration and 

 number of soft or sprouted kernels. 



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Fig. 45. A sample of 

 barley for exhibit. 



i. Grade seed barley before seeding. Tf a large quantity of 

 barley is on hand, which after seeding time will be used for 

 feed, it is well to make the grading very close, retaining for seed 

 less than half of all the barley put through the grader. When 

 shriveled and shrunken kernels, which are always low in vitality, 

 are eliminated from the seed, the " running out process' 7 will 



