. Cyclopedia of farm crops. Farm produce; Agriculture. 664 WHEAT WHEAT Fig. 894. Einkom (Trit- icum mono - coccutn). Three-fourths natural size. It will be noted from the above that there are eight types recognized as members of this great family. Some of these are very closely related, while others are so distinct as to refuse to repro- duce by cross-fertilization. (1) Eiiikorn (T. monococcum). Fig. 894.—This species of wheat has no English equivalent for the German name, nor has the plant been grown except in an experimental way in the United States. It most nearly approaches the assumed wil
. Cyclopedia of farm crops. Farm produce; Agriculture. 664 WHEAT WHEAT Fig. 894. Einkom (Trit- icum mono - coccutn). Three-fourths natural size. It will be noted from the above that there are eight types recognized as members of this great family. Some of these are very closely related, while others are so distinct as to refuse to repro- duce by cross-fertilization. (1) Eiiikorn (T. monococcum). Fig. 894.—This species of wheat has no English equivalent for the German name, nor has the plant been grown except in an experimental way in the United States. It most nearly approaches the assumed wild forms of wheat. The plant grows one and one-half to three feet in height; the leaves are nar- row and heavy, stem slender and stiff, in color brownish green. The head is much flattened, compact, and heav- ily bearded, the grain being compressed until it shows an angular form. Einkorn has yet had no practical value for the American farmer. (2) Spell (T. sativum, var. Spelta) Fig. 895.—This is a very ancient form of wheat and has been cultivated for centuries in Europe and Africa. While still impor- tant in some European coun- tries, it has been replaced largely by other types of wheat. It grows to the usual height of the wheat plant, according to variety and local conditions. In many varieties it would appear at first glance to be one of the wheats in common use. An examination of the spike will reveal the reasons for its distinct classification. The spikelets do not break ofi' of the rachis and leave a zigzag- shaped terminal to the stalk, as in the case of common wheat, but they hold to- gether, and in separating from the rachis a part is broken off and remains attached to each spikelet. (3) Einmer (T. salivum, var. dicoccum). Fig. 896.—This is often confused with spelt and not easily distinguished. The stems are usually pithy and leaves covered with velvety hairs. The heads are flat- tened, two-rowed and bearded. Of the three types mentioned, emmer probably is better
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