350 CEREALS. 



Value of product of rows planted with corn taken from 

 the middle of ear, 



663 pounds sound corn, at 1 cent per Ib, 6 63 



164 pounds soft corn; at J cent per Ib, 82 



1200 pounds fodder; 4 51 



96 



Valtre of product of rows planted with grain from small 

 end or tips of the ears, 



747 pounds sound corn, $7 47 



53 pounds soft corn, 27 



1320 pounds fodder, 4 62 



$12 36 



He recommends a further trial, though the above was 

 conducted on the fairest principles. However, it proves 

 nothing, and we are inclined to accept the result of Prof. 

 Daniells' experiments. 



One thing should be borne in mind in selecting seed, bv 

 those wishing to start a new . variety. In the first place, 

 select the seed that is best adapted to the land to be culti- 

 vated. Actual experience can only give the true solution 

 as to which is the best. Select in the fall, while the corn 

 is yet on the stalks, large ears, from those stalks only 

 which have two or more ears. Also notice the length of 

 the butt of the shuck, and get ears with short stems. And 

 lastly, get ears that grow low on the stalk. Do this for a 

 few years judiciously, and every man can have a variety of 

 his own. 



The varieties are innumerable from this very reason, and 

 while it is impossible to collect all the names, it is equally 

 unnecessary to do so. But there are some of national 

 celebrity, chiefly made so through the dessemination of 



