Manual Of Corn Judging (1903)

Manual of Corn Judging is a comprehensive guide to corn judging, written by Archibald Dixon Shamel in 1903. The book is intended for farmers, students, and all those interested in the cultivation and evaluation of corn. It covers everything from the history of corn to the different varieties of corn, their characteristics, and how to judge them. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of corn judging. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of corn, including its origin, development, and spread across the world. The second chapter covers the different types of corn, such as dent, flint, and sweet corn, and their characteristics. The third chapter is dedicated to the anatomy of corn, including the structure of the ear, kernel, and cob. The fourth chapter discusses the factors that affect corn growth and development, such as soil, climate, and cultivation practices. The fifth chapter is the most extensive, covering the principles of corn judging, including the different methods of evaluating corn, the criteria for judging, and the scoring system. The sixth chapter provides practical instructions on how to judge corn, including how to prepare the samples, how to examine them, and how to record the results. The book concludes with a glossary of terms used in corn judging, as well as a comprehensive index. Overall, Manual of Corn Judging is an essential resource for anyone involved in the cultivation and evaluation of corn, providing a thorough and practical guide to the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.