. Corn book for young folk. Corn. HOW TO TEST SEED CORN 12 such ears as uniformly reproduce themselves in type, in time of maturity, in size and shape of ear and kernel ? Ears that are to be rejected should be carried to the feed bin or corn crib, in order that you may avoid any possible chance of getting them mixed with the seed corn by Fig. Examining the Remaining Ears 3. Inspecting the kernels of each ear {Fig. Sg). After the choicest ears appear to have been selected, the next step is to inspect carefully the kernels of each of these ears. Take two or three kernels from each ear,


. Corn book for young folk. Corn. HOW TO TEST SEED CORN 12 such ears as uniformly reproduce themselves in type, in time of maturity, in size and shape of ear and kernel ? Ears that are to be rejected should be carried to the feed bin or corn crib, in order that you may avoid any possible chance of getting them mixed with the seed corn by Fig. Examining the Remaining Ears 3. Inspecting the kernels of each ear {Fig. Sg). After the choicest ears appear to have been selected, the next step is to inspect carefully the kernels of each of these ears. Take two or three kernels from each ear, about a third of the length of the ear from the butt; lay them germ side up at the tip end of the ear from which they were taken. If the kernels are small, narrow, shallow, too deep, or show immaturity, starchiness, tendency to. 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


Size: 1765px × 1416px
Photo credit: © The Book Worm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: ., bo, bookcentury1900, bookdecade1920, booksubjectcorn, bookyear1920