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The Rag-Doll Seed Tester: Its Use in Determining What Ears of Corn Are Fit for Seed

Description: "Almost every fall, hard freezing weather in one or more sections of the United States catches the corn crop in an immature condition and injures or destroys the ears for use as seed. The latest and sappiest ears are often killed, while other ears, somewhat drier, have but a portion of the kernels killed. Frequently there are some ears so mature and dry that they are not injured or but slightly injured. Under such circumstances the uninjured ears are suitable for seed. By inspection they can be… more
Date: 1918
Creator: Burt, George J.; Biggar, H. Howard & Trout, Clement E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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