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principally in southern Europe and used in the manufacture 

 of macaroni. 



8. Common Wheat is the type of greatest commercial 

 importance. It is grown in most wheat regions of the world. 

 It ranks first because flour made from it is in greatest demand 

 for bread making. 



The number of varieties is very great. In some 

 places they are merely classed as soft, medium, 

 and hard. They are also known as spring and 

 winter wheat. A fuller description of the kinds of 

 wheat is made in connection with the discussion 

 of the wheat-growing countries. 



QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES 



1. What is a plant ? 



2. Plant some wheat in a garden plot. If it is the winter 

 season, plant a few kernels in a shallow box which may be 

 kept in a window. Determine the length of time elapsing 

 before the leaves appear. Study the plant as to root system, 

 arrangement of leaves, and rate of growth. 



3. (a) Why may leaves well be called workshops of the 

 plant ? 



(b) What are the functions of the stem ? 



4. What part of the wheat kernel is of greatest impor- 

 tance for flour ? 



5. Through what agencies is the question of what wheats 

 are best adapted to certain regions being determined ? 



6. Suggest a reason why Emkorn is so named. 



7. Where is Club Wheat important ? What are its 

 advantages ? 



8. Where is Durum Wheat extensively grown ? Why ? 



9. Why is Common Wheat of greatest importance from 

 the standpoint of industry ? 



