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2— Till' 'Rag r)(]ll" rilled, veiled and ready to soak. 



in illustration. This will leiu-e about six inches of extra space at each 

 end of the doll. 



Moisten the cloth and spread out on a board or table in front of the 

 ears to be tested. Take six kernels from each ear as directed for the 

 "sawdust box test." Arrange kernels in order with tips all pointing 

 the same directi(jn and crosswise of the doll. 



3 — Soaking the "JJolls". 4 — Drainint^. 5 — Tlueket prepaieil for paeking "Dolls". 



6— "Dolls" packed. 



(2) When the squares corresponding tn the nuniljered ears have 

 all been tilled, take some moist sawdust, strip (tf 1)urlap, Ijlotting 

 paper or other material and roll in one end of the doll for a central 

 core to provide freer circulation of the air and better moisture facili- 

 ties. Complete the rolling of the doll. Roll fairly compact. The ker- 

 nels will be held in place within the doll by the moist muslin. 



7_Sprinklc the "Didls 

 occasionally. 



Showin.li Sliroiils curled because 

 c jilaced wioiil^. 



