CHAPTER XXI 



SHOW CORN 



The culture and characteristics of show corn deserve 

 special discussion. 



180. Corn shows, in common with poultry and live stock 

 shows, serve a practical purpose, in so far as they sustain 



Fig. 87. — Show ears of Boone County White. A typical white variety 

 of the corn-belt. 



interest, and serve as a rallying ground for those interested 

 in production. 



On the other hand, show corn is not necessarily the best 

 type to grow or most productive, and farmers have often 



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