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THE PLANT AS A WHOLE 



grow, and for air and light. Its life is eventful. Every 

 plant, therefore, has a history and a story to tell. 



REVIEW. Of what 

 parts is a plant com- 

 posed? What is the 

 axis? What parts are 

 borne on the stem ? On 

 the root ? On what part 

 are the most highly col- 

 ored parts found ? What 

 direction does the root 

 take? The stem? How 

 are plants anchored in 

 the soil? In what order 

 do the different parts ap- 

 pear? What is meant by 



the life-history? What are some of the stages or events in the life- 

 history? At what point does a generation begin? When end? By what 

 means does the next generation begin? What is an Annual? Biennial? 

 Perennial? Herbaceous perennial? Pseud-annual ? Shrub? Bush? 

 Tree? Give three examples of each of these classes, not mentioning 

 any given in the book. What is a plur-annual? Why are no two parts 

 or plants exactly alike? What is the final effort of every plant? Why 

 is the life of a plant eventful? 



NOTE. The teacher may assign each pupil to one plant in the 

 school yard, field, or in a pot, and ask him to bring out the points in 

 the lesson. 



7. There are no two branches alike. 



Winter-time brings out the framework of the plants. 



