A. H. HOFFMAN, LANDISVILLE, PA. 
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Drying Seed Corn in Martin Racks 
SEED CORN 
Since ' last season we have made marked improvements in our methods of drying 
seed corn. The "Martin Corn Rack" has been introduced in our seed drjdng 
department. With the aid of this rack we store thousands of bushels of seed corn 
without permitting a single ear to come in contact with another. Free circulation of 
air is provided for everj- ear that makes up our stock. In dr}', warm weather, outside 
air has been admitted to our drying rooms. In wet weather the outside air is .shut off 
and heated air is provided. This alternate ventilation by natural drj^ and artificially 
heated air currents makes for almost perfect germination and the greatest vitality. 
After the drying process the corn is removed from the racks and placed in movable 
trucks, such as are illustrated on next page. These trucks are so constructed that 
there is free ventilation and are stored in the attic of our seed warehouse, which is 
sufiBciently heated to keep the temperature above the freezing point at all times. The 
trucks are on large casters and may easily be moved about so that the corn contained 
therein may be given free and even ventilation right up to the time that the ears are 
tipped and shelled for seed. 
Our methods of drying Seed Corn and protecting same from frost — so that it 
never freezes, even when dry — are in line with the verj' latest and best teaching on the 
subject. It has been clearly established that properly dried and frost protected Seed 
Corn insures a good stand, vigorous plants, heavy stalks, large ears and profits. 
