. Corn book for young folk. Corn. MARKINGS OF GOOD SEED EARS 91. Fig. 64. This Shape Best interest centers. As our study goes on, we shall find that each variety of corn, as is shown in Fig. 62, has certain pecu- liarities in the shape of its kernels, but, even with these in mind, there are some qualities which all kernels should have. Both the size and the shape of the kernels are important. As the entire space around the cob should be used, fairly large, deep, close-fitting kernels are to be sought. Wedge-shaped kernels, not too pointed, seem to fill up the space most snugly and with least l
. Corn book for young folk. Corn. MARKINGS OF GOOD SEED EARS 91. Fig. 64. This Shape Best interest centers. As our study goes on, we shall find that each variety of corn, as is shown in Fig. 62, has certain pecu- liarities in the shape of its kernels, but, even with these in mind, there are some qualities which all kernels should have. Both the size and the shape of the kernels are important. As the entire space around the cob should be used, fairly large, deep, close-fitting kernels are to be sought. Wedge-shaped kernels, not too pointed, seem to fill up the space most snugly and with least loss. Not only should the kernels be wedge- shaped but they should be uniforrn in size so that the corn-planter may drop them evenly in planting. As you will see by Fig. 65. Kernels that will Grow. 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 Williams, Charles Burgess, 1871-1947; Hill, Daniel Harvey, 1859-1924. Boston, Ginn and Company
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