. The A B C of corn culture. Corn. Cob.—The cobs should show uniformity of color, shape and quality, indicating purity and good breeding. 4. Vitality, Maturity, Germination Power. 20 Points. —Corn should be in good market condition; should show good constitution and be capable of producing plants of strong,. Fig. 66—Mixing of Varieties Bad. The crossing or mixing of different varieties or types of com generally reduces botr yield and quality. Where the types crossed vary most, the damage is generally greatest i. The fixed characteristics of each variety are broken up; that is, become unstable
. The A B C of corn culture. Corn. Cob.—The cobs should show uniformity of color, shape and quality, indicating purity and good breeding. 4. Vitality, Maturity, Germination Power. 20 Points. —Corn should be in good market condition; should show good constitution and be capable of producing plants of strong,. Fig. 66—Mixing of Varieties Bad. The crossing or mixing of different varieties or types of com generally reduces botr yield and quality. Where the types crossed vary most, the damage is generally greatest i. The fixed characteristics of each variety are broken up; that is, become unstable and the tendency is to revert back to the older forms—to degenerate. 2. There will be a lack of uniformity in size and shape of kernels, and it will be im possible to secure regularity of drop by the planter. 3. The kernels on the ear will ripen unevenly: some of the kernels, being late, im- mature and sappy, are injured by the freezes in November and December, and, consequently, a poor stand is secured the following spring. 4. It produces unevenness in time of silking, the very earliest and latest ears fre- quently being poorly fertilized and developed. (See ears 2 and 3). vigorous growth and yield. All indications of freezing or other injury from exposure, and all evidence of immaturity, such as kernels with adhering chaff, black tips caused by the tip cap adhering to the cob, shrunken, dark or blistered germs, and —69—. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Holden, P. G. (Perry Greeley), 1865-1959. Springfield, O. , The Simmons publishing co.
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