Corn secrets . Fig. 22 Fig. 23 ear of seed as did this one. The kernels from some ears of corn produce a largeproportion of weak stalks. 24 CORN SECRETS Fig. 24. Two Stalks From a Hill Separated for Photographing.—Thetwo kernels from which these stalks grew were dropped side by side in the samehill at the same instant. Why this difference at laying-by time? This weak stalk had a poor startand never recovered. The larger one shaded it and stole the moisture andnourishment because of its more extensive roots.

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