Teacher's Leaflet. 



Lesson XV. 



HICKORY BLOSSOMS. 



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The blossoms above our heads in the trees are no less wonderful than 

 those below the level of our eyes on the ground, but they are not so 



Staminate blossoms of Shag-bark. 



Photo by Morgan. 



much observed. A cheap lens (and a very serviceable one may be 

 bought for half a dollar) is a great help in the study of the blossoms of 

 the hickory, for the individual flowers are small. 



Observations by the Pupils. — (i). Note the length of the staminate 

 catkins ? 



(2). On what part of the twigs do they grow? 



(3). Do they grow singly or in clusters? 



