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possible. Observation of this point is the quickest and surest CHAP, 

 way to detect this defect. But the point is comparative only, VI - 

 for in some breeds the grain is always more or less loose ; 

 however, this does not appear to apply to breeds grown in 

 South Africa. 



Straightness of Rows and Regularity of Grain Unless 



the rows are straight and the grain is regular in the rows it 

 will not be uniform. 



225. Judges Computing Sheet. — The following form has 

 been found of great assistance in reducing the time required 

 for judging exhibits. It was first designed for use with ex- 

 hibits of ten ears, but by increasing the number of points from 

 fourteen to twenty and leaving out the figures for possible 

 award, it has been adapted for use with either ears or shelled 

 grain : — 



