AND HIS PLANT SCHOOL 



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Fruiting spineless cactus. 



just love to grow. Why, they would grow if you threw 

 them down on the ground even the blooms, buds, or fruit 

 will take root under the most trying conditions. 



You can have several varieties from the earliest to the 

 latest, and have ripe fruit in your own garden from June 

 to the last winter months. The leaves would feed your 

 poultry, and there would be any amount of pleasure for 

 you in watching their rapid growth. 



You will remember that the cactus child longed to be 

 useful and beautiful as were its forefathers in ancient 

 times. Has it not realized its highest ambition? 



