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regions, within which certain types and varieties pre- 

 dominate to a greater or less degree. 



Elevation must always be considered in selecting a type. 

 For example, the coast plains of North Carolina would 

 probably require a type similar to that suitable to the Gulf 

 States, while the mountain regions would require a type 



Fig. 53. — Prolific varieties of corn produce from two to six ears per stalk. 

 Thej' are adapted principally to the cotton belt. (Cockcs' prolific.) 



