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seed in a vessel containing a little tar mixed with warm 

 water; tLus giving each grain a thin coat. After which, 

 for convenient handling, it is to he rolled in as much ashes, 

 gypsum, or lime, as it will take up. One-half hushel of 

 corn requires a pint of tar and a gallon of warm water, 

 with as much ashes as will stick to the grain. It is effect- 

 ual against birds, squirrels, &c.; while the seed vegetates 

 freely, if previously soaked. 



For Seed. — Select the best ears from stalks that bear 

 more than one. 



Use. — Indian Corn is prepared in a greater variety of 

 ways for the table than any other grain. In fact, the 

 modes of preparation alone T9 0uld almost fill a volume. 

 That from the garden is mostly boiled green. Green corn 

 can be very easily preserved for winter use, by cutting off 

 the kernels after boiling, and drying in a shaded, airy 

 place. The sweet corn only should be used for this pur- 

 pose. 



