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Orchard studies of insects and fungous diseases. If prac- 

 tical let the teacher and the class go to an orchard and look 

 for insects and fungous diseases. Look under the bark and 

 in the crevices for codling moth larvae, and on young branches 

 for San Jose scale. Examine fallen fruit for curculio stings 

 and apple worms. Look for apple scab, apple rust, brown 

 rot, black rot, and other diseases. Make note of all observa- 

 tions and report in class for the next recitation. 



FIG. 38. PACKING FOR THE MARKET 



Reports of orchards of the community. Let each pupil 

 select an apple orchard in the community and make a report 

 based upon his study of the following points : 



(a) Size of the orchard. 



(b) Location, site, and topography. 



(c) Number and varieties of trees. 



