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left. The seed is deposited in the bottom of a "V" shaped 

 crevice, as there it rests in a bed of moist soil. Germina- 

 tion is rapid because of the ideal condition, air in proper 

 quantities reaches it through the fine but loose soil above, 

 and moisture is plenty because the kernel is closely sur- 



Cut No. 16. Wheat in Three Stages of Growth; Kernel, Single Stalk 

 and Stooled Out. 



rounded bv fine, firm soil carrying all the capillary water 

 it can hold, which is quickly given off to the kernel as soon 

 as it comes in contact with the many moist particles. 



In the center we have the blade about three inches 

 above the surface. This stage of growth we have almost 

 invariably noted on the morning of the fourth day after 

 the seed is deposited, when this ideal soil condition is at- 

 tained. Such rapid growth of the stem is due only to the 



