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50. What does an experimental station as established by the 

 Government have to do with fruit, flower and vegetable growing "? 



In relation to these lines, the station should carry on experiments 

 for the improvement of old, the introduction of new varieties, and the 

 care and cultivation of both. Its tests and results give reliable in- 

 formation as to the value of the varieties and of certain processes and 

 methods of treatment. 



51. Where are located the Missouri State Horticultural grounds, 

 and the Missouri State Agricultural College 1 



Both at Columbia, Boone county. 



52. What state is conceded to be the best adapted to fruit-grow- 

 ing? 



California has largest variety. Missouri is third in apples. 



53. In what part of Missouri can the tender varieties of fruit be 

 best grown f 



Southern slope of the Ozarks. 



54. Why should shade trees be planted on the farm I 

 They furnish beauty, wind-break and shade. 



55. In what kind of cars are perishable fruits shipped? 

 Refrigerator. 



56. What is meant by "Holding fruit in cold storage?" 



It means storing fruit in buildings erected for that purpose, which 

 are kept at a low or even temperature by means of ice and ventilation.. 

 The fruit is thus preserved in its natural state beyond the time possi- 

 ble in other ways. 



57. What would be considered a long-keeping apple? 



The best long-keeping apple is the Lansingberg; others are the 

 Clayton, Hopewell, Willow Twig, Limber Twig, Small Romanite and 

 Lawver. 



58. What plants are best for house decorations ? 



Palms, geranium, begonia, chrysanthemum, lillium grandiflora. 



59. What plants are best for winter blooming ? 

 Geraniums, carnations, begonia, ageratum, colla, petunia. 



60. What flowers — house grown — are most fragrant? 

 Hyacinths, rose geranium, mignonette, narcissus, heliotrope, rose. 



61. What general treatment is best suited to plants? 

 Warmth, light moisture, light soil. 



62. What house plants are least trouble by green aphis ? 

 Begonia, carnation, geranium, etc. 



