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lellS. M'|i;ir;ite the Seeds into three pilo: (1) chilli', (lirl, broken seed. 



etc.: (?) weed seed: (i!) clover seed. \Veii;|i e;ich In). n cord the 

 results ;ind save the clean sect]. Considering price, quality and weeds, 

 which sample should he purchased. 



Ex. 32. Propagating Bed. 



Prepare a box five or six inches deep, three feet wide and any con- 

 venient length (to be determined by the size of the window). Place 

 the box on a firm support and fill with clean sand thoroughly wet. If 

 the class is large and the windows small, two or more such beds will 

 be needed. 



Ex. 33. Cuttings. 



Make cuttings from any or all of the following plants : geranium, 

 coleus, wandering Jew, rose, heliotrope, chrysanthemum, begonia, 

 California privet. Make a small hole with a stick or pencil, insert 

 the cutting and then pack the sand firmly with the fingers. If the 

 bed is properly made and placed, most of the cuttings should grow. 

 When the cuttings are well rooted, they may be transplanted in pots 

 or in the garden. 



Ex. 34. Grafting. (Demonstration by Teacher.) 



The teacher will prepare the roots, scions, knife and wax, and will 

 do the work before the class, explaining each step. Each student make 

 drawings of each kind of graft. 



Ex. 35. Grafting.* 



Each student provide material and make not less than six grafts. 



Ex. 36. Budding. (Demonstration.) 



The teacher will do the work, making all necessary explanations. 



Ex. 37. Budding.* 



Each student bud a definite number of plants in the school garden 

 or home orchard. 



* If possible, students should do considerable grafting and budding at 

 home, or elsewhere, while the method is clear in their minds. 



