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Suggestions for Gathering and Storing Seed Corn
Instructions from Ames State College to county superintendents on saving seed corn for shows and future planting. Emphasizes gathering at once, selecting well ripened ears, tying into 15 to 20 ear bundles, ventilated storage in a dry airy room, and avoiding outdoor sun or rain. Recommend hanging strings on wires six inches apart and using a roomy attic or empty room for drying with open windows.
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