ANALYSES OF MAIZE. 24 L 



PROXIMATE ORGANIC ANALYSIS OF FIVE VARIETIES OF RIPE MAIZE. 



PROPORTIONS. 



1. Golden Sioux corn, 100*00 grs. gave 



Water - 1502 



Dry 84-98 



2. Large 8-rowed yellow corn, 100 grs. gave 



Water - - - 14-00 



Dry - - 86-00 



3. Small 8-rowed yellow corn, 100 grs. gave 



Water 14*03 



Dry 85*97 



4. White-flint corn, 100 grs. gave 



Water 14*00 



Dry - 86*00 



5. Ohio dent com, 100 grs. gave 



Water 14*50 



Dry 85*50 



1. Proximate analysis of the Golden Sioux com. 



A bright yellow 12-rowed variety, passing into 14 rows; frequently 14 rows at the base of the ear. It may 

 perhaps be begarded as an improved variety of Bfel's Dutton com; as it ripens earlier, and I 

 believe has a smaller kernel. 



Starch 36*06 



Gluten -.---.-. 5*00 



Oil ........ 3*44 



Albumen 4-42 



Casein 1*92 



Dextrine 1*30 



Fibre 18*50 



Sugar and extractive matter - - - - 7*25 



Water 15-02 



100-05 



[Agricultural Report — Vol. n.] 31 



