. The A B C of corn culture. Corn. 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24-43 22 21 20 16 *T 4t£ ®»<j» ®&&.:»-m cm m &l Fig. 70—The upper row shows the depth of germ when the kernels are split in two lengthwise through the middle of the geim. Nos. 21, 24, 27, 28, 29, 33 and 35 show very deep germs and are from ears Tich in protein and oil, No. 35 being from the ear richest in protein of 1,600 tests, while Nos. 22, 23, 36 and 37 are from eais verv poor in feeding value, as the germs are very small. Ears with kernels having large germs are not only richer in oil, protein and ash
. The A B C of corn culture. Corn. 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24-43 22 21 20 16 *T 4t£ ®»<j» ®&&.:»-m cm m &l Fig. 70—The upper row shows the depth of germ when the kernels are split in two lengthwise through the middle of the geim. Nos. 21, 24, 27, 28, 29, 33 and 35 show very deep germs and are from ears Tich in protein and oil, No. 35 being from the ear richest in protein of 1,600 tests, while Nos. 22, 23, 36 and 37 are from eais verv poor in feeding value, as the germs are very small. Ears with kernels having large germs are not only richer in oil, protein and ash, but also produce more vigorous plants with a larger yield. The two lower rows (1 to 20) illustrate the variations in depth of germ in kernels from different ears when cut in two crosswise of the germ about one-third the way from the tip to the crown of the kernel. Kernels 2, 14 and 18 have especially shallow gemis.'. Fig. 71—Strength and weakness are often shown clearly by examining the backs of the kernels. Nos. 1, 2, 10 and 12 have a large proportion of starchy mateiial, indicating immaturity. Such kernels have a dull, dead color and are sure to be low in vitality, as they are generally produced by late, weak stalks. The crown of No. 3 is very thin and weak. No. 11 is a poorly shaped kernel, and in addition is starchy and shrunken at tip. Being thin, as well as pointed, its vitality is very low. No. 4 is poor, in that the ciown is very thin and starchy; 5 and 12 are weak just above the tip, as the depression shows. Nos. 7 and 14 are well developed, blight and strong; 6 and 13 are less perfect, but are still bright and cheerful kernels. All four cany the horny pait to the crown of the kernel. —72—. 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. Spri
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