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8. Make a drawing of a vertical section of the apple. 



A good method of sketching the outline of the apple sec- 

 tions is to mark with an indelible pencil on the edge of the 

 cut surface of the apple, and then press the cut surface down, 

 on the paper. The outline of the apple will be clearly defined. 



Let each pupil examine a peach and compare its structure 

 with that of the apple, noting the above points. Crack the 

 stone of a peach and observe the kernel within. If practical, 

 make similar studies of the plum, cherry, pear, and quince. 



Judging apples. If you have ever visited a county or 

 state fair, you will remember seeing the display of plates 

 of fine apples, bearing the blue or red ribbons to indicate 

 first and second prizes. In a plate of first-class show apples 

 all the fruit should be uniform in size, shape, color, and 

 absolutely free from any kind of blemish. Unless fruit has 

 been thinned, sprayed, properly picked and handled, it is not 

 likely that first-class apples can be exhibited. 



Each pupil should bring a plate of four or five apples as 

 nearly first-class as he can get. Arrange the plates of apples 

 on a table before the class, and let each pupil score and mark 

 all the plates of apples. Use the following score-card: 



Owner of the Exhibit Date , 



