COMMERCE IN MAIZE GRAIN 



627 



maize not included in these limits should be classed as chap. 



j » XII. 



mixed . 



The maximum limits for each grade of maize are suggested 



in the following table : — 



Table LXXXVII. 

 MOISTURE-CONTENT OF AMERICAN GRADES. 



582. Kiln-drying American Maise for Export. — For several 

 years past bitter complaint has been made as to the condition 

 of North American maize arriving on the European markets. 

 Although steps have been taken to remedy the trouble, by the 

 erection of artificial drying apparatus at the ports of New 

 Orleans (whence much of the wet maize comes), Baltimore, 

 and Boston, criticisms of the condition of the North American 

 article are still very severe on the Liverpool Exchange. Un- 

 doubtedly this state of affairs has helped to foster the South 

 African trade, and has counteracted the bad impression given 

 by the irregularity and small size of the parcels offered. The 

 United States Department of Agriculture (10) reports as 

 follows : — 



" The trade in Argentine corn has grown, both because it 

 is sold in London by tons, and because it stands shipment 



40* 



