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SOUTTIEBN FIELD CROPS 



(2) Vitality and market condition. — Good germinating 

 power and market condition is shown by tiie soundness of the 

 grain and freedom of the tip of the grains from dark spots, adhering 

 particles of husk, shriveled appearance, or undue slenderness 

 at the tip near the cob. Germination tests may be made. 



Fig. 46. — a Good Eah, 

 but not free from 

 Slight Defects. 



Fic!. 47. — Too 

 Short. 



Fi(i. 4s. — Defectu'e 

 IN Sh,\pe, Tip, and 

 Butt. 



(3) All grains on an ear should be of the same color. 



(4) Color of cob. — A white cob is preferred for white \a- 

 rieties. Most score-cards prescribe that a yellow variety shall 



