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parallel with the cob. If the rows turn to right or left, or 

 are irregular and crooked, such irregularity must be taken 

 into consideration and a cut made in accordance with the 

 experience of the judge. In judging shape count the num- 

 ber of well shaped ears true to variety type in the exhibit 

 and the number of poorly shaped ears. Cut according to 

 the proportion of poorly shaped ears, e. g., for four poorly 

 shaped ears, cut the exhibit two points. The scoring of 

 shape is a matter of experience, and cannot T» determined 

 by any set rules. The shape which is most desirable in 

 one case may be undesirable in others. It is well to keep 

 in mind that the ears should be of such shape that they 

 will mature under the climatic and soil conditions in 

 which the race is grown, and will admit of the development 

 of the largest possible weight of shelled corn of the most 

 valuable quality. It is possible that consideration of 

 fancy shapes may lead to the development of unprofitable 

 types, therefore it is important that the judge realize the 

 relation between shape of ear and the value of the ear. 

 There seems to be no good reason why ears of corn with 

 rows of kernels around the cob instead of parallel with it, 

 as is usually the case, may not be as desirable as the 

 straight rows. If there was found any advantage in yield 

 or other points in the case of the ears having round rows, 

 other things being equal, the round rowed types would 

 be most desirable. However, we believe that the straight 

 rows permit of the development of the greatest weight of 

 shelled corn, therefore we give the ears having straight 

 rows the preference at present. 



Color of Ears 



For all recognized varieties white corn should have 

 white cobs, and yellow corn red cobs. If a yellow 

 sample contains a white cob, or a white sample a red one, 



