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THE BOOK OF CORN 



different points in an ear of corn their proper degree 

 of importance. It is an invaluable guide to the judge 

 in keeping in mind during judging a proper sense of 

 the proportional importance of the general points, so 

 that peculiar characteristics are not given undue im- 

 portance. A score card for corn was first formulated 

 by the late Orange Judd and was recently modified 

 and revised by the members of the Illinois com grow- 

 ers' association. This lead was immediately followed 

 by other score cards made by the corn growers' socie- 

 ties of other states. At present there are several in 

 existence. Further changes will doubtless be made 

 in the score card, adapting it to future requirements. 



VARIETY STANDARDS 



Each particular variety has its characteristic 

 shape, etc, which must be known by the judge in order 

 to properly pass upon the exhibit. Further, each 

 variety has its peculiar length, circumference, and 

 proportion of corn to cob. These points, determined by 

 a careful study of the best samples of the different 

 recognized varieties, are as follows: 



PRACTICAL JUDGING HINTS 



In judging corn, it is the custom to use ten ears 

 for a single sample. This number furnishes the most 



