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cles or nodules on them. The following outline for study 

 is suggested. (Make all records of your observation and 

 your drawings in your notebook) : 



1. Observe the number, size, shape, and arrangement 

 of the leaves. Make a drawing of each kind of legume 

 leaf you have. 



2. Observe the number and length of the stems from 

 a common root. Are the stems erect, spreading, trailing, 

 or twining ? 



3. Are there many, few, or no branches? 



4. If in bloom notice the place, size, form, and color 

 of the blossom. Make a drawing of the blossom of each 

 legume. 



5. If in seed, note the kind, number, and shape of 

 the seed pods. Note the number of seeds in the pods, 

 and the size and form of a single seed. Draw a seed 

 pod, and an enlarged sketch of a single seed. 



6. Observe the form, size, number, and length of the 

 roots. Look closely for nodules on the roots. Make a 

 drawing of the roots of one legume. 



2. Sowing Legumes 



Write a paragraph describing the methods of sowing 

 clover seed, alfalfa, cowpeas, or any other legume which 

 you have seen sown at home or in the neighborhood. 



Problems 

 (See page 148.) 



1. How does clover compare with other kinds of hay 

 in the amount of nitrogen it contains ? Phosphoric acid ? 

 Potash ? 



