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CROP PRODUCTION 



Varieties of Apples 



Ask each pupil to find out what varieties of apples 

 grew best in his orchard. From the list brought in 

 make a list of good varieties for your locality, arranging 

 them under these headings: 



Summer Autumn Winter 



Insects 



What leaf-eating insects affect apple trees in your 

 locality? Keep some of them under observation at the 

 school. 



What kinds of bark-lice or scale insects can you find 

 upon apple trees? 



If you do not know the name send specimens to your 

 State Experiment Station. 



What fruit-eating insects affect apples in your local- 

 ity? Bring injured apples to school. 



Mice and Rabbits 



Are these animals injurious to young trees in your 

 neighborhood? 



What means of preventing their injuries have you 

 seen tried? 



