ANALYSES OF MAIZE. 
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PROXIMATE ORGANIC ANALYSIS OF FIVE VARIETIES OF RIPE MAIZE. 
PROPORTIONS. 
1. Golden Sioux corn , 100*00 grs. gave 
Water - .... 
Dry ...... 
2. Large 8 -rowed yellow corn, 100 grs. gave 
Water ------ 
Dry. 
3. Small 8 -rowed yellow corn, 100 grs. gave 
Water ------ 
Dry. 
4. White-flint corn , 100 grs. gave 
Water. 
Dry. 
5. Ohio dent corn, 100 grs. gave 
Water ------ 
Dry. 
15*02 
84*98 
14*00 
86*00 
14*03 
85*97 
14*00 
86*00 
14*50 
85*50 
1 . Proximate analysis of the Golden Sioux corn. 
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 Buel’s Dutton corn ; 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 
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