CORN 



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period in the life of the corn plant as regards weather con- 

 ditions. The rapidity of growth at this time as compared 

 with that of other plants is amazing ; and because of this, 



Fig. 57. — Cornfield scene. 



it needs very much water. Frequent warm rains at this 

 time are exceedingly important in determining the yield 

 of the crop. 



