GENERAL APPEARANCE— TRUENESS TO TYPE 407 



NOTES. 



1. An ear need not be deficient in all points mentioned under the respective headings to score 



zero in that particular heading. 



2. A score of zero in any one of the first four main headings disqualifies the ear. 



3. An ear or sample scoring below seventy-five (75) does not deserve a place. 



EXPLANATION OF POINTS IN CORN JUDGING 



I. GENERAL APPEARANCE. (PRODUCTIVENESS.) 



1. Size and Shape of Ear. With the proportion of corn to 

 cob being the same, the larger the ear, the larger the yield, 

 providing the same number of ears are grown on an acre. 

 The ability to mature limits the size. Well shaped ears 

 show strength, vigor, breediness. 



2. Constitution. As shown by an ear of desirable size, well 

 proportioned, strong, full in the middle. This does not 

 mean vitality. 



3. Form and Filling of Butts. Properly filled butts indicate 

 perfect pollination, strong shanks and power to withstand 

 the winds. A well filled butt is more important than a well 

 filled tip. 



4. Form and Filling of Tips. Filling of tips, if the depth of 

 grain is maintained, produces higher yields. 



II. TRUENESS TO TYPE OR BREED CHARACTERISTICS. 



1. Shape of Ear. This should conform to the variety type. 

 It should be full in the central portion and hold its size 

 well out to the tip. In general, circumference should be 

 about three-fourths of the length. 



2. Shape of Kernel. The shape of the kernel should conform 

 to the variety type. The tip should be full, since such a 

 condition indicates strength, high proportion of corn to 

 cob, and high feeding value. The edges should touch well 

 up to the crown, which necessitates a more or less wedge- 

 shaped kernel. A rounding crown gives a smooth appear- 

 ance and shows lack of breeding in dent corn. 



3. Purity of Color of Cob. Variation of color, a white cob 

 in yellow corn or a red cob in white corn, indicates im- 

 purity and should disqualify the ear, unless such be a 

 variety type. 



