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its nourishment is absorbed by the cotyledon from the 

 endosperm. The cotyledon and endosperm remain in 

 the ground during germination. 



FIG. 122. Germination of a Grain of Corn 



Plant several rows of corn in a box. After the second 

 day, take up one row each day. Study the development 

 of the root and stem and observe that the food in the 

 endosperm is gradually absorbed. 



PLANTING SEEDS IN BOXES 



Seed boxes. Boxes for growing seedlings may be six- 

 teen inches long, six inches wide, and six inches deep. 

 Three or four half-inch holes should be bored in the 

 bottom for drainage. Larger boxes may be used, pro- 

 vided they are not too heavy to handle. Flowerpots and 



