This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ...No. 3 Mr. Jones', etc. t The figures 6, 4, 3, 3, 2, etc., are to indicate the relative importance of the different points or "indications." Fig. 1 III. WILL IT GROW? 25 POINTS. That is, has it vitality; will it germinate; will it all grow and grow uniformly, giving strong, vigorous plants? IV. DOES IT SHOW IMPROVEMENT. 25 POINTS. That is, has it breeding; has it a distinct type; will it reproduce itself; has it several years of careful selection and improvement back of it? Figs. 3 and 4. Entry Tag, 1x2 inches.--One side of the entry tag should have printed upon it the four main points of the score card. Fig. 5 The other side should contain the entry number, etc. The most convenient way to fasten the tag to the ear is by means of a rubber band slipped through the eye of the tag and around the ear. 'Fig. 6 Fig. 5.--Samples of corn arranged ready for judging. Fig. 6.--Taking out two kernels from each ear and placing them on the table in front of the ear from which they were taken, germ side up. Do not pick the ears off the table to remove the kernels; let them remain on the table so that you can use both hands, and there will be less danger of misplacing the ears. Secret of Arranging Samples for Judging. A well-lighted room should always be provided for the corn exhibits. I cannot emphasize this too strongly. There should also be provided plenty of tables. Planks or boards laid over barrels or boxes will answer the purpose very well. The samples in each class should be laid out side by side with a little space between them. The ears are held in place by nails driven into the table. (See fig-50 Two or three kernels are now taken out of each ear and laid on the table in front of the ear, germ or heart side up. (See fig. 6.) The...