CONTENTS 



CHAPTER I 



THE SEED 



The Parts of a Seed Plant Food in Seeds Germination 

 Practical Work The Conditions of Germination Rais- 

 ing Seedlings Seed Beds Observations on Seed- 

 lings Testing Vitality of Seeds .... 



CHAPTER II 



THE ROOT 



Uses of Roots. Practical Work Root-Hairs Root-Caps 

 Growth in Thickness Growth in Length Absorption 

 by Roots Roots and Gravitation Roots and Water 

 Propagation by Cuttings ..... 24 



CHAPTER III 



THE STEM 



Uses of Stems Structure of Stems Grafting and Budding. 

 Practical Work Uses of Stems Structure of Stems 

 Grafting and Budding . . . . .41 



