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year. When the new bud begins to grow, the main trunk is 

 cut off so that the strength of the root will go to the bud, 



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making it become the main stem. The next year it is gen- 

 erally transplanted. 



If possible, plant some seeds, or pits, and let the pupils 

 care for them; bud and transplant them into gardens at 

 home. 



LESSON XV 

 TROPICAL TREES 



With the aid of pictures and samples of tropical fruits, 

 the teacher should give the class an idea of the remarkable 

 and useful fruits from the tropics. The samples obtained 

 may determine what ones are treated. The orange, lemon, 

 banana, and cocoanut are perhaps the most common; though 

 the pineapple, mango, breadfruit, and others are equally 

 interesting. 



