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ECONOMIC PLANTS 



Whatever the nature of the soil in which corn is to 

 be planted, it must be made light and mellow if the 



FIG. 97. Selection of Seed Corn from 

 Standing Corn. 



When corn is selected in this way, one can 

 consider the stock from which the ears are 

 taken as well as the ears themselves. (Ex- 

 tension Division, Minn. Agric. Dept.) 



FIG. 98. To show 

 the Best Depth at 

 which to plant Corn. 



plant is to thrive. Fall plowing followed by spring 

 replowing, if the soil is heavy, and harrowing will 

 place the soil in the proper condition. 



The depth at which corn should be planted depends 

 upon the nature of the soil, varying from one inch in 

 humid regions to two or three inches in the drier re- 

 gions or in sandy soil. The Indian method of planting 



