REACHING FOR LIGHT 



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Climb a tree and observe where the thriftiest shoots are; 

 or observe any bush. 



101. When plants or their parts are not stiff or rigid, 



76. Branches of the cedar reaching for light. 



they turn toward the light, if the light comes mostly from 

 one direction. The geraniums and fuchsias in the window 

 are turned around occasionally so that they will grow sym- 

 metrical. Plant radish in a pot or pan. When the plants 

 are three or four inches high, place the pan in a tight box 



