The Gentian. 



those growing in the open sunshine. The gentian favors 

 rich moist soil, but never wet soil. The stem and root 

 have a strong bitter taste. 



Various sketches, such as the accompanying drawings 

 (Figs. V and VI) may be made : No. i, entireplant ; 2, the 

 pistil ; 3, same cut crosswise ; 4, a seed highly magnified 

 showing its loose coat ; 5, the flower cut open to show al- 

 ternation of stamens and form of petals ; 6, plan of the 

 flower, parts being respectively sepals, petals, stamens, and 

 pistils. 



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FIG. 6. 



Never draw the thing for a pupil. Let him draw what 

 he sees. Only after the child has done his best by himself 

 would I let him see the printed or blackboard form. It is 

 the artist who paints from the living subject. He who en- 

 larges a photograph is not necessarily an artist, hence the 

 foregoing directions. 



Written Lesson The written lesson may follow the oral 

 one immediately, but it is better to take the following day 

 for the written lesson. Before writing it is well to have a 

 brief review of the gentian from memory. This is almost 

 necessary in a primary school, but with larger pupils no 

 oral review is needed. 



