72 NATURE STUDY BY GRADES 



LESSON XLIV 

 BUDS 



Just before the early buds of spring begin to burst, ask the 

 pupils to bring samples of various kinds to school. Note 

 their arrangement on the twig. 



Which are covered with scales ? Suggest a reason. Which 

 are covered with a fuzz? Are any covered with gum? Is 

 the gum soluble? Taste it. Do you think insects would 

 like to eat buds covered with bitter gum? What do you 

 think is within the buds? Place them in a bottle of water 

 for a few days, and note what happens. Which kind burst 

 first? Which buds contained leaves only? Which con- 

 tained blossoms? 



Smell of the blossoms, and learn to distinguish flowers by 

 their odor. 



Which develop first in the orchard, the leaves or the blos- 

 soms? Do all buds on the trees develop in the spring? 

 Where are most of the dormant, or undeveloped, buds found ? 

 Why do more buds grow on the outer ends of the twigs ? 



Paint or draw twigs of various kinds, having buds in dif- 

 ferent stages of growth. 



LESSON XLV 

 THE SCHOOL GARDEN 



Many lessons upon the school garden may be given during 

 the spring, and several during the fall, if the garden can 

 receive proper attention during vacation. 



The following steps may form the basis of many lessons, 

 and are accompanied easily with appropriate activities for 

 children, which they never fail to enjoy : 



