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better results than a large number. With ordinary 

 field seed, experiments made by the Illinois station 

 show that a larger number of stalks will give tl..- best 

 result on the rich prairie soils. 



Fig 31— Effects of Listing 



The stalks on extreme left planted in ordinary way. Second, listed on prepared 

 ground. Third, listed on unprepared ground. Fourth, ridged 



If the corn is planted the ordinary distance apart, 

 three and two-thirds feet, and one stalk is grown in 

 every hill, and every stalk produce an ear weighing a 

 pound, the yield will be forty-six bushels per acre. Tf 

 t\yo stalks are grown in every hill the yield will be 



