24 QUESTIONS 



QUESTIONS 



1. From what different sources may vegetable seeds be procured? 



2. What difficulties is a gardener likely to encounter when he attempts to 



grow his own seeds? 



3. Under what circumstances should a commercial vegetable grower produce 



his own seeds? 



4. Give directions for the selection of seed plants. 



5. WTiat is "roguing"? 



6. Describe the process of cleaning tomato seed, 



7. Why do seedsmen maintain trial grounds? 



8. What factors may affect the vitality of seeds? 



9. Describe the process of making a germination test. 



10. What percentage of germination can reasonably be expected in most 



vegetable seeds? 



11. How long may vegetable seeds of different kinds be expected to retain 



their vitality? 



12. Is it safe to plant old seeds without first making a germination test? 



13. What is the seed supply for the chief market garden crops of your locality? 



