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LESSON CXLVI. 



THE IIEPATICA LEAF. 



Purpose.— To call attention to the hepatica leaf. 



Note that the leaves which have endured the winter are a beautiful 

 purple-brown. Explain that they did their work for the plant during the 

 autumn after the leaves had fallen from the trees, and thus let in the 

 sunshine power, so that they could perfect the starch and other plant-food 

 for the development of the little flower buds tucked away so cosily at 



Hcpttlica blossums. 



their bases. Note the unfolding of the downy, young, green leaves. 

 Note from what part of the plant they spring, that is, outside or inside 

 the old leaves. 



The hepatica leaf is so beautiful in shape that it lends itself readily 

 to decorative purposes. Therefore, instead of having the leaf drawn as a 

 part f)f the plant, give it to the pupils as a unit for a design of some sort. 



LESSON CXLVIL 



THE HEPATICA SEED. 



Purpose. — To study the development and distribution of the seed of 

 the hepatica. 



